To live in harmony with oneself and the environment is the wish of every human. However, in modern time greater and greater physical and emotional demands are constantly being placed upon many areas of life. The result: more and more people suffer from physical and mental tension such as stress, anxiety, insomnia. This is why methods and techniques for the attainment and improvement of health, as well as physical, mental and spiritual harmony, are of great importance, and it is exactly in this respect that Yoga in Daily Life comprehensively offers an aid to help one’s Self.

The word Yoga originates from Sanskrit and means to join, to unite. Yoga exercises have a holistic effect and bring body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance. In this way yoga assists us in coping with everyday demands, problems and worries. Yoga helps to develop greater understanding of our Self, the purpose of life and our relationship to God. On the spiritual path, Yoga* leads us to supreme knowledge and eternal bliss in the union of the individual Self with the universal Self.

Many thousands of years ago in India, Rishis (wise men and saints) explored nature and the cosmos in their meditations. They discovered the laws of the material and spiritual realms and gained insight into the connections within the universe. They investigated the cosmic laws, the laws of nature and the elements, life on earth and the powers and energies at work in the universe both in the external worlds as well as on a spiritual level. The unity of matter and energy, the origin of the universe and the effects of the elementary powers have been described and explained in the Vedas. Much of this knowledge has been rediscovered and confirmed by modern science.

From these experiences and insights a far-reaching and comprehensive system known as Yoga originated and gave us valuable, practical instructions for the body, breath, concentration, relaxation and meditation.