Make ourselves fresh with exercises

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines that originated in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and

Standing Forward Bend

Jainism. Within Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal towards which that school directs its practices. In Jainism, yoga is the sum total of all activities — mental, verbal and physical.

Asana is a body position, typically associatedwith the practice of Yoga, intended primarily to restore and maintain a practitioner's well-being, improve the body's flexibility and vitality, and promote the ability to remain in seated meditation for extended periods. These are widely known as Yoga postures or Yoga positions, which are currently practiced for exercise and as alternate medicine.

Yoga is a meditative of Hinduism. Can we Christian practice it?

Yes. Yoga is not a Religion it is a method of meditation at the same time doing exercises.

What are the benefits?

It refreshes your mind and spirit. Relax your body. It
• improve physical health and quality of life measures in the elderly
• improve diabetes management
• reduce sleep disturbances
• reduce hypertension

It helps you become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start Practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful.

Intense stretch of the west

Downward Facing Dog

Cobra

Bow

Plow

Upward Bow

Head Stand

source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asana