What is yoga?

Yoga (union) is a complete system for the development of the human being, integrating body, mind and spirit. The benefits of yoga may be experienced on different levels:

• a relaxing pause from life in the fast lane.
• a means for strengthening and invigorating the body and mind.
• a therapy for many physical and psychological difficulties or ailments.
• a path to higher states of consciousness.

The Raleigh Yoga Center is strongly rooted in the Iyengar method, which can be vigorous and aerobic, emphasizing careful postural alignment, full spinal extension, and building of stamina and endurance. This leads to a balance of strength and flexibility and to the development of self-awareness through both precision in movement and attention to the subtle aspects of posture and breathing.

Join us in our well-appointed studio, where you can find a creative way to understand and care for your physical, mental and emotional selves.

“The long and uninterrupted practice of asanas, done with awareness, will bring success. Persistent practice alone is the key to yoga.” ~ B.K.S. Iyengar