The meaning of the word yoga - to connect, to unite.

In yoga practice, we work on the connections between our physical body, awareness, and consciousness. Through practicing various postures and connecting them to our breath, along with additional techniques like meditation and pranayama (breath techniques), we develop awareness.

That awareness will support and influence our choices, habits, and reactions. Yoga practice has many health benefits.

Physical benefits include improved posture, reduced back pain, flexibility, and strength, and more...

And mental benefits include stress relief, concentration, resilience, coping with anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions.

Yoga is much more than physical exercise, and if practiced consistently over time and with proper and attentive practice, we can feel its benefits in our daily lives beyond the mat, when flexibility and stability are present not only in the body but also in actions, choices, and decisions we make in our lives.

I tend to liken the mat to a rehearsal room where we train before the show- practicing the "asanas" and what it demands, prepares us for real life outside the mat.

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"And this practice becomes firmly rooted when it is cultivated skillfully and continuously for a long time."

( Sutra 1.14 from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, translated by Chip Hartranft) 

There are no shortcuts in yoga. Like any habit of ours, if it is performed consistently and over time, it will bring about change. And if not, it will not have much significance. If we eat a chocolate bar every day, it's reasonable to assume our health will suffer. But if we eat a chocolate bar once every six months - chances are there won't be a significant change in our health.

Daily practice doesn't need to be long and particularly strenuous; we will always adjust it to what our body and awareness need today and of course, according to our daily schedule and lifestyle.

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Who is yoga suitable for?

Anyone who has a body and breath. Everyone can practice yoga. Contrary to what many think, there is no need to be: flexible/ have a specific body structure. There's no need to be "fit," and certainly not to be "spiritual." No matter what age you are, it's not too late to start practicing. However, it's important to remember that each of us is unique. Everyone has their personal potential and their history.

On a physical level: the structure we were born with, injuries/ physical events we experienced, and the way our body has shaped as a result of those events and the conditions given to it until today.

On the level of awareness and consciousness: different habits, a different life environment. Our actions in life are influenced by our life experiences and culture from which we come. Therefore, it is important to choose a practice that suits us and is tailored to our goals.

 Very important- to receive guidance from a professional and qualified instructor.

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