Gentle stretching techniques to strengthen the body while relaxing and focusing the mind, this centuries-old system for total health and well-being includes yoga poses, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. These techniques create the combined effect of unblocking and increasing the energy within your body. This helps to relax you and focus your mind so that you can experience deep inner peace. This system also reduces the negative impacts of stress; strengthens muscles while increasing their flexibility; tones all the internal organs, glands and the nervous system; keeps the spine healthy; increases joint mobility; and lowers high blood pressure.