Some are considering yoga like art, some like a discipline which should be learned, in fact, yoga is an ancient Indian practice characterize by meditation and physical exercise and can improve the flexibility of the body, can reduce stress and could improve the health.
Yoga is not a stretching method. Yoga is the creation of a perfect balance between body and mind.
Two essential components of yoga practice include exercise and breathing techniques. Exercises can increase body resistance, and over time, it significantly improves flexibility.
These exercises, or poses, as they are called by practitioners, can be done stand standing, lying, sitting on a chair.
During exercises breathing is controlled, the two being permanently interconnected. It is important that during these exercises the practitioner is very focused. Nothing in the environment should distract the practitioner.