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The collective knowledge of these ancient texts began to appear in the West at the end of the nineteenth century and since then interest in yoga has grown and today it is at an all time high. Students of all ages are pouring into classes to learn yoga, and for many diverse reasons. Some come simply to improve their body shape, some to cure an aching back, some to relieve stress. Whatever the reason, yoga can help you live healthily in this chaotic, exciting and wonderful modern world.

While Hatha yoga remains the most widely practised form of yoga in the West, other forms include:

• Raja Yoga – the yoga of the mind;

• Karma Yoga – the yoga of action;

• Bhakti Yoga – the yoga of devotion;

• Jhana Yoga – the yoga of the intellect.

Because of the many approaches to teaching yoga, finding a class to suit you can be very confusing. I often receive phone calls from people inquiring as to what sort of yoga I teach. I suppose that since I have been teaching for over 30 years, by now I have put my individual stamp on the ancient art. Throughout this time, I have tried to make yoga understandable, enjoyable and available to everyone. It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit tremendously from yoga practise.

But how can you find a class that will be to your liking? I am afraid that this will be a bit like trying to find everything else – from a plumber to a dentist. Often you have to try several until the perfect one appears. There are some excellent yoga teachers around, quite simply search for a class until you find one that works for you. As a first move, you can’t do better than look in your local newspaper to find classes running near where you live.