Yoga originated thousands of years ago in India as an integrated physical, mental, and spiritual practice based on ancient Vedic philosophy, and is connected to Ayurveda, the system of traditional Indian medicine.
During the 20th century, yoga became increasingly recognised outside India, and over the past decades it has continued to grow in popularity worldwide as a system for promoting health and well-being.
The third limb of yoga is asana or posture. A steady and pleasant posture produces mental equilibrium and prevents fickleness of mind. Asanas are not merely gymnastic exercises; they are postures. Patanjali Maharshi defines “Sthira Sukham Asanam”. Any steady, comfortable posture is Asana. We teach basic asanas and their variations.
Heavy food leads to Tamasic state and induces sleep only. A slight overloading in the stomach will upset meditation. The mind has a direct connection with the gastric nerves of the stomach. You will feel great uneasiness in the Asana with a heavy stomach. So we encourage mitahara. Mitahara is moderation in food and drink.