In order to understand what Yoga is, it is important to first understand what it is NOT. Yoga is not like going to the gym or for Zumba classes. While the gymnasium and Zumba have their own merit and is good for those who choose them, Yoga has an entirely different focus. Yoga is the awakening, moving, and connecting, the body, mind and soul to lead to complete wellness.
The world is extremely fast paced and we are all running the race to survive and to get more money, stature and success. In this race we have had to let go of basic things like, sleep, food and happy-times. As we keep running, we become more unfit, more stressed and more detached from family. The dichotomy here is that survival is always that of the fittest. Quite literally! So, whilst running this race it is critical that one stop for some time and focus on their wellness, so that they can continue to run the race on a high note.
It is said that Lord Shiva grand master of yoga taught the art of Yoga for wellness to his partner Parvati, and that is how it got passed down to people of the Indus Valley Civilization and then to us. So we invoke the energy (Urja) of Lord Shiva, and we welcome all those who are looking for complete wellness through Yoga.