The word "yoga" means to yolk or unite.

(Uniting body and mind).

Yoga is a series of poses and stretches incorporated with breathing techniques to improve physical and mental health.   Hatha Yoga means “Yoga for Health”, and is the physical aspect of the practice.  Hatha yoga is all physical yoga.  It renews, invigorates, and heals the body-stretching and strengthening the muscles, joints, and spine while directing blood and oxygen to the internal organs
 
Yoga is one of India’s six great ancient philosophies.  The science of yoga is unique because it touches upon all types of problems associated with the human condition.  Yoga is believed to have originated 5000-6000 years ago in India.  Yoga is not a religion.  Instead, it is a physical and psychological discipline.