Namaste & Welcome to

Universal Yoga Center

Our goal is to provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that will enable all ages and abilities to experience the joys and reap the many benefits of uniting body, mind, and spirit through Yoga practice. Yoga is a journey of discovery toward greater awareness of the body, mind,and spirit. It is our desire to share this journey with you. We offer our guidance and professional knowledge so that you may honor the wisdom of your own body and follow the true nature of your spirit. Our present and future programs will continue to explore the eight-limb path.

What is Yoga?

More than five thousand years old, Yoga is a gift to the world. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root Yuj, which means “Union.” In yogic terminology, this union connotes the union of one’s soul with the Supreme Soul or the Supreme Power called God. In simple words, Yoga can be delineated as an outstanding method of self-development and self-realization.

The Yoga Sutras or the eight stages or paths of yoga are popularly known as the “Eight Limbs of Yoga” and they constitute the following:

Yama - Social Behavior

Niyama - Inner Discipline

Asana - Physical Postures

Pranayama - Breath Control

Pratyahrya - Discipline of the Senses

Dharna - Concentration

Dhyana = Meditation

Samadhi = Self-Realization

What can yoga do?

Yoga does what nothing can. Yes, this is no exaggeration,just a fact. Yoga is the only system in the world that not only equips one with a sound mind, a peaceful spirit, and a healthy body, but also... Yoga in its truest sense, eggs us on to strive for the spiritual insight and harmony to realize our oneness with God. However, in the modern era, yoga is reckoned more as a system of exercises that enables one to attain good health and to get rid of or manage some diseases. Unlike other forms and styles of exercises, yoga is not just the exercise of the body. It tones-up the mind as well.

Yoga is mind, body, and spirit in symphony. It is a great tranquilizer. Over the years, people across the globe have realized that yoga can transform the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of their lives. Yoga has efficaciously apprised people of the significance of their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Why Yoga?

Yoga empowers the body and invigorates the soul. The prime objective of yoga is to create a lilting harmony between the mind, body, and the spirit.Along with the outer body parts, yoga takes care of the inner organs as well. It has an uncanny quality of infusing peace and tranquility in our minds,both of which are fast diminishing from our lives.

Yoga’s Pranayamas and Asanas give all that one craves for

-- a healthy body, an unperturbed mind, and a virtuous soul.

No other form of exercise does so.Yoga can change your life!

That’s why people from the length and breadth of the world are moving towards yoga and Doctors are recommending it to their patients. According to a survey in the United States, more than 18 million Americans are into yoga. All this and a lot more that you will read further will make you say “Why not Yoga” instead of “Why Yoga?”

Still hesitant to try a class???

D0 you know that Yoga:

* Purifies the body and the mind

* Increases self-control, self-discipline, and self-confidence

*Improves the physical and mental health

*Enables one to manage his body and mind well

* Strengthens the immune system.

*Yoga’s key constituent Pranayama activates the parasympathetic nervous system

*Takes one towards a healthy lifestyle

*Enhances strength and stamina

*Reduces stress and tension & perks up the concentration power

*Reduces Fat, Weight and alleviates weight related problems

* Improves blood circulation

*Decreases cholesterol, the pulse rate and the respiratory rate

* Increases Galvanic Skin Response (GSR), Cardiovascular Efficiency,

Respiratory Efficiency, Hemoglobin, and Thyroxin

* Improves posture, memory, and intelligence

*Promotes physical strength, balance and flexibility

*Stretches and tones muscles

* Increases digestion & elimination,cleanses internal organs

*Eases pain and illness

*Fully articulates joints

*Reduces physical and mental stress

*Promotes a sense of calm, increased energy, mental clarity and focus

Universal Yoga Center

1 Campion Rd - P.O. Box 833

2nd Floor - All American Fitness Center

New Hartford, New York 13413

315-269-4285 E-mail