Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. Yoga-the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing body, mind and spirit, profoundly understands man’s essential nature and of what he needs to live in harmony with himself and his environment. Yoga means Union. Union between the Jivatman and Paramatman that is between one’s individual consciousness and the Universal Consciousness.


Anyone who continues with regular practice of yoga becomes aware of a subtle change in their approach to life - for, through persistently toning & relaxing the body and stilling the mind, we begin to glimpse a state of inner peace which is our true nature. It is this that constitutes the essence of yoga - this self-realization that we are all seeking, consciously or unconsciously. If we can bring our mind and thoughts under control, there is literally no limit to what we can do - since it is only our own illusions and preconceptions that hold us back and prevent us from fulfilling ourselves.


Swami Sivananda recognized that every human being, possesses and identifies with each of these elements: Intellect, heart, body and mind. He therefore advocated everyone to practice certain techniques from each path. This came to be known as the Yoga of Synthesis.