The literal translation of the word YOGA, which is from Sanskrit (recognized as the original language of yoga) is union, says Sherwin.
And that’s an apt way to describe yoga as we know it today, We define it as bringing together the mind and the body by use of the breath.
Many people have come to know the physical benefits of yoga and think of it as a type of workout, says Sherwin. But yoga is way more than that. Minimalism has always been an integral part of the yogic lifestyle. Practicing the yama of aparigraha (non-greed, non-possessiveness) is an essential component of the practice of living our yoga in our daily lives. Learn More