About Yoga
Yoga has not only brought a new wave of health and awareness throughout the world but it has also reformed the lifestyle of today’s generation. This ancient practice is rooted deeply within old Indian philosophy, believed to have originated during the Vedic times, it was first mentioned in the “Rig-Veda” and has several references in the “Upanishads.” The first comprehensive text on the subject was “Yoga Sutra of Patanjali,” given by Guru Patanjali, who is known as the first Yogic Guru in history.
Benefits of yoga
Talking about the benefits of Yoga is like counting the number of stars in the night sky. Yoga is a divine gift to mankind, given to us by the ancient Indian Gurus. It manifests a perfectly harmonised mind, body, and soul. Numerous Yogis have attained Nirvana using this innate art, and even in today’s fast-moving lifestyle Yoga is helping so many people in different forms. Numerous scientific journals have stated the vitality of yoga in curing several physical and mental disorders also. Some benefits of yoga are widely mentioned below:
- Yoga improves your strength, balance, and flexibility.
- Yoga can heal muscle and joint pain.
- Yoga can ease the symptoms of arthritis.
- Yoga ensures the proper functioning of your heart.
- Yoga relaxes your mind and helps you sleep better.
- Yoga illuminates your energy centres and rejuvenates your soul.
- Yoga reduces your stress level.

Despite its numerous virtues this majestic practice was seen losing its glory amidst increasing urbanisation, with fast-moving city lives and growing traffic and pollution. However, the last decade has witnessed a large section of people throughout the globe being driven towards a Yogic lifestyle, because of its innateness and candour. Today individuals are adopting yoga not only to practise but also to preach through practical as well as digital means, thus widening its horizon for the general public and returning the practice to its former glory. Working on similar principles, Ashtanga Yogpeeth was created for yoga enthusiasts across the globe to not only enhance their abilities as yogis and become certified in the field but also to propagate an authentic and innovative outlook in their practice, so that we get exceptional teachers in the field of yoga.