​Many yoga teachers will tell you that they discovered yoga at a time of adversity, during a time of intense stress, illness, or mental challenge. Yoga helped them surpass this time in their lives, teaching them discipline, strength and resilience. Yoga does all of these things, but it's also an extension of the human spirit. It's a form of movement that gives us the opportunity for expression, joy and flow--moments of intense focus-- in our lives. Movement and focus is essential for physical and psychological well-being throughout the lifespan.

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Yoga is a source of flow--something that I've studied as an academic and is essential for well-being and happiness. I've learned through many years of practice that yoga isn't meant to be medicine, although a steady practice can certainly help improve quality of life. It isn't a sport, although it can strengthen the body and mind. Yoga doesn't look or feel a certain way. It's a journey through the connection of mind and body that is solely defined by you and your practice.