Originated from India as far back as 4000 years ago, YOGA has been continually practiced, but it is only the present century that its use has become more widely spread. Yoga has an effect on the whole person, combining physical, mental and spiritual sides. The word "yoga" is derived from a Sanskrit word that means 'yoke' or 'union', and thus reflect the practices of yoga being total in effect.

Nowadays, the practice of YOGA is not restricted to India alone, with millions of people worldwide being followers. Although people may have little or no spiritual feeling, the basic belief of yoga is the importance of mental attitudes in establishing the physical movements from exercise. It is belief in YOGA that the body's essence of life or prana is contained in the breath. Though a change in the way of breathing there can be a beneficial effect on the general health. Some of the movements and stances in use were originally devised from the observation of animals, since they appeard to be adept at relaxation and moved with minimum effort.

The global spread of interest in yoga in the 20th century is unprecedented although much of its appeal lies in the catch all benefits it unleashes, its ability to work on muscle groups, increase suppleness and vitality, tone internal organs, stimulate nerve centers, relive stress and clear mind. All this is attained through breathing techniques and physical postures performed deliberately and slowly with a  concentrated focus on our own inner awareness.

YOGA is believed to be of benefit to anyone, provided that they possess determination an patience. If  a person has certain physical limitation then these must be taken into account with regard to their expectation with no age barrier. It is believe that people suffering from stress and disorder in their lives are in great need of a time of harmony and peace. Yoga was used in the main to encourage health in the physical and mental states and thereby act as a preventive therapy. Tension or stress was one of the main disorders for which it was used, but nowadays it has been used for differing disorders such as hypertension, bronchitis, back pain, headaches, asthma, premenstrual tension and an acid stomach. Yoga has been look upon the body as the temple of the soul and in this respect is becoming a far more attractive.

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