A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. The effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for depression, anxiety, asthma, cancer, heart disease, and injury recovery have been widely researched.
There are different types of yoga for individual needs, and you will be able to find styles ranging from Hatha, Ashtanga to Yin yoga at different venues in Colombo and across the island. Om Space, Prana Lounge and Body Bar offer a wide range of classes throughout the week for those who are living in Colombo.