Yoga

Yoga originated in ancient India, and is now popular throughout the world.  It is a way of life, offering a holistic approach to health of the mind, body and spirit through controlled physical postures, breathing exercises and relaxation or meditation.

Yoga can help fight fatigue, tone the body and balance the emotions.  It can help reduce the negative effects of stress, and help the body cope with aging.  Yoga is a way of life which is suitable for everyone no matter what your age, gender or level of fitness or ability. There is a wide variety of different styles of yoga, each of which will offer a different focus.  

Find out more about the different types of yoga by searching on the internet.  One place to start might be www.abc-of-yoga.com  You could also visit The British Wheel of Yoga - try the factsheets for download.
Watch a basic beginner’s stretch on Youtube:  You can search the internet for other video examples including more advanced poses.  Try www.iyengaryoga.org.uk, which describes the style of yoga practised at Swarthmore.