Practice of asanas without the backing of Yama and Niyama is mere acrobatics. - B.K.S. Iyenger
Yoga
Yoga means union. The union is the unfication of the Body, Mind and Spirit. The perfect state of the human condition is to be present, aware and healthy. Yoga can help us to attain this ideal state.
Most people think that Yoga is just a series of poses (Asanas) that you do for ten seconds while trying to keep your balance. It's much more than that. There are many areas of Yoga that come together to give a complete way of living, these areas of Yoga are called the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Students of Yoga, Yogis, strive to adhere to these guidelines to a pure and healthy lifestyle.
The most popular style of Yoga is Hatha, Ha means Sun and Tha is the Moon. Hatha is about balance, and not just the physical balance. We seek balance in all aspects of our lives.
