The word 'yoga' comes from a Sanskrit word which means 'to join' or 'to yoke'. Practicing yoga can bring body, mind and spirit together in a state of balance and harmony. Life becomes much more enjoyable when we are truly relaxed and living in the present.

Among other benefits, the practice of yoga:

• Stretches and tones muscles
• Develops strength and flexibility
• Enhances respiration
• Improves blood circulation
• Massages internal organs
• Promotes a healthy nervous system
• Stimulates the functioning of the glands
• Helps the body relax
• Calms the mind
• Reduces the effects of stress

For children, yoga can also:

• Promote healthy breathing patterns
• Instil good postural habits
• Develop focus, concentration and self awareness
• Foster imagination, creativity and self expression
• Show them natural ways to relax
• Provide playful, non-competitive fun!

For families, yoga classes are a wonderful way to strengthen the connection between adult and child through partner poses, yoga games, breathing and relaxation. Parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, caregiver and child ... family yoga offers something for everyone.