Every one who practices Yoga will reach success no matter whether he is young, old, weak or sick but the lazy one has no chance.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika І.64-66

Yoga helps each Yoga practitioner to create inner harmony and balance, because it is based on a holistic concept of oneness of body and mind. Yoga teaches that when the mind is under control, the body is under control, too.

The variety of Yoga postures are called asanas. They aim to keep up a sane mind and a sound body. Asanas have strong healing effects. They are could enhance healing of many illnesses and prevent a number of others. Yogic Asanas improve functions of the major internal organs and systems – the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, the digestive apparatus, the urinary system. In addition, asanas regulate human body's hormonal and energy balance and its metabolism as well. They enhance concentration and stimulate brain activities, have anti-ageing effects, strengthen the spine, increase muscle strength and respiratory endurance, develop flexibility and stamina. Joints, muscles and tendons become more flexible. Human body is sculpted and made proportional and athletic. Muscle stretching done during asanas empowers relaxation, and provides energy and vital force.

Breathing techniques ( Pranayama ) strengthten the respiratory system and energize the body. Yogic methods for meditation and concentration calm and steady the mind, clear away useless thoughts, improve focus and concentration, self-awareness and self-control.

The main rules while practicing Yoga are:

• Practitioner's body should not be forced – all postures are done to the extent that one feels comfortable and pleased, no tension or pain should be felt. When the body gets into a posture, it should feel relaxed. The twist angle and the time for staying in a certain pose is individual as long as it feels good and in accordance with practitioner's own preferences.
• The mind should be focused either on the asana technique or a certain part of the body.
• Breathing is normal, and should be done always through the nose. Some exercises require synchronization of movement and breathing.

In case these basic rules are observed properly, maximal effectiveness of Yoga practice is guarranteed.