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Introduction
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices that originated in India. The word yoga in Sanskrit means "to unite". this sense it is an exercise in moral and mental cultivation that generates good health (arogya), contributes to longevity (chirayu), and the total intrinsic discipline culminates into positive and perennial happiness and peace. |
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History Of Yoga
The history of goes back more then 5,000 years. Yoga originated in India and it is a means of achieving spiritual enlightenment. According to Patanjali, there are eight limbs of yoga, which lead to the ultimate goal of enlightenment. YAMA - abstaining from violence, stealing, lust, greed NIYAM - developing devotion, purity, studiousness, contentment, discipline PRANAYAMA - controlling the breath PRATYAHARA - going inward and withdrawing attention from the outside world DHARANA - concentration DHYANA - meditation SAMADHI - merging with the universal consciousness |
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Asanas, Postures & Exercises
Sukhasana ~ the easy pose Talasana ~ the palm pose Konasana ~ the angle-pose Utkatasana ~ semi-standing pose on tiptoe Chakrasana ~ the wheel pose |
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