Yoga

YOGA

What is YOGA?

Yoga is a physical,mental and spiritual way of exercise which helps to rejuvenate the body and causes a peaceful and a stable mind.  

  

When did it origin?

Its origin dates back to very long years(i.e pre-vedic era) and the development mostly took place around  5-6 BCE. Yoga was introduced to the western world around the end of 19th century and from then it became very popular.

What are rules for practicing yoga?     

There are no strict norms or rules which have to be followed while performing yoga but care must be taken while performing the postures and we have to mainly concentrate on our breath wile performing the aasans. The other thing is also that some people who already face some physical health problems are forbade from doing some postures because these postures strain their already weak muscles.

What are its benefits?

Yoga is a form of exercise which helps us to build a healthy body and when wee perform the dhyaanam we also focus on a single thing this helps us to improve our concentration.Many people have suggested that practicing yoga regularly solves many problems and there are specific postures (or aasans) for particular set of problems.  

Today i.e. June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day