YOGA - A from a Sanskrit word, yug, which means yoke, a union of the individual with the divine, which is the goal of this practice. The word yoga derives from the Sanskrit, which is a scriptural language from ancient times in India. Yoga means to unite or bring balance. Yoga is rooted in an Indian philosophy that believes humans have 5 dimensions: 1.The physical frame, 2.The vital body (made up of life energy called prana), 3.The mind (emotions and thought), 4.The higher intellect, 5.The "abode of bliss" -- the dimension of divination. It involves stretching and meditation.
YOGASSAGE - This is a massage modality that enhances the free and natural movements of the body through gentle, sustained stretching and applied pressure. Gentle vibration and energy work with the chakras is integrated into a gracefully flowing sequence. Unique positioning with props is incorporated to facilitate myofascial stretching without strain. Yogassage has been compared to Thai massage on a table, as it blends elements from both the Eastern and Western cultures of bodywork.