Today, Retreat yoga has become very popular as a form of physical exercise with a focus mainly on the practice of asanas (yoga postures). Many are also taking up the practices of pranayama (yoga breathing) and meditation.

The practice and goal of yoga dates back to the Upanishads, written between 1000-5000 BC. The goal of yoga is union of the individual soul with the universal consciousness.

The practice of yoga therefore is much more than a system of physical exercises for health. Yoga is an ancient path to spiritual growth, and originates out of India where Induism is practiced. Yoga is a complete spiritual discipline and way of life.