Even if yoga and Hinduism are inter-related to each other, you should not be confused and take it as a religion. Yoga is considered as a part of spirituality which is a part of the unruffled lifestyle. According to studies, yoga reduces risks of medical issues such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and high blood pressure. There are many more benefits when you perform yoga which most of are not aware of.
Here are some amazing facts about Yoga that we all must be aware of-
Derivation of Yoga:-
The word ‘yoga’ is derived from a Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means join together or to yoke. The main purpose of performing yoga is to unite body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga has eight branches:-
How many of us really know that yoga has eight limbs or branches???.... I think half of the population is not aware of this. The eight branches of yoga are:-
1.Yama
2.Niyama
3.Asana
4.Pranayama
5.Pratyahara
6.Dharana
7.Dhyana
8.Samadhi
“OM” is considered to be the Yoga symbol:-
The symbol “OM” is found in both Tibetan as well as Hindu philosophy. As it is said to be the primitive sound of the universe and it is considered that it is connected to the Ajna Chakra or the third eye.
Yoga is found in the oldest texts of the world:-
In the west area, yoga is considered to be new, but in the eastern region, it is considered to be a way of life for thousands of years. According to Hindu mythology, Rig Veda is one of the oldest elements which is found in yoga.
If you are a beginner and do not know how to perform yoga, then you can easily attend yoga therapy workshops. You just need to find on the internet by typing best yoga schools in the world and the result will be in front of you.
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