Yoga first emerged in the Indian civilization over 3000 years ago and has since been gaining popularity around the world. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj which means ‘to join’. While your workout at the gym may focus on physical activity weight control or strengthening of the body it definitely ignores the mind. It is yoga’s ability to connect the mind and the body together that helps it to positively enhance human well-being. There are several types of yoga that can be practised by individuals to deal with specific health problems: Ashtanga and power yoga are best