Martial Arts classes include Yoga stretching:

What it is?

Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind and mundane suffering.

How does it impact the body?

1)     Yoga helps aging by maintaining flexibility.

2)     Yoga improves your posture.

3)     Yoga helps clear your head.

4)     Yoga helps your heart by lowering your blood pressure.

5)     Yoga helps reduce stress.

6)     Yoga improves circulation.

7)     In women, Yoga has been known to help with PMS and Menopause

8)     Yoga improves breathing.

9)     Yoga can help with headaches, backaches, and aching joints.

10)  People who do Yoga sleep better.

How is it done in class?

      Yoga exercises are usually reserved as the penultimate portion of a martial arts class because of the relaxed, tranquil state of mind participants slip into.