About Yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice designed to cultivate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It has been practiced continually by millions of people over 5000 years. “Yoga” involves physical postures, breathing exercises, philosophy, and mastery of sensory put, concentration activities, and meditation, as well as lifestyle and ethical choices. There are many different paths of yoga. Each of us has individual needs and goals. At Welkin YogaLife Institute, you are encouraged to experience yoga in your own way while practicing in the friendliness of a community. Yoga practices detoxify the body, helping to heal disease and prevent future illness. Practice also improves concentration and memory while soothing emotions. Yoga teaches you how to relax and focus on the goodness of life as each precious moment passes. Yoga is a path to unity and joy.

"[Yoga class has brought me] better sleep, better ability to concentrate, and learning how to quiet my thoughts when things get busy. Things I liked best were the open attitude toward beginners and the different space for various knowledge levels. I feel as though I am at a time of acceptance with myself and yoga is helping me to enjoy this and enrich my personal time without guilt." ~Welkin YogaLife Student