Yoga - Good for Health

Yoga is the traditional physical and mental disciplines in India that aims to keep body and mind fit.

Yoga, an ancient Indian concept, represents the way of life which endows perfect health comprising physical, mental, ethical and spiritual development. In Sanskrit, this word means 'to unite'. Indeed, the practice of yoga leads to the integration of the soul with the Supreme Being. This Hindu discipline is also put into practice to lead a healthy life.

History of Yoga
Yoga is an age old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga evolved as a separate identity in Buddhism and Jainism as well.

Types of Yoga
Yoga can be classified into certain heads. According to Hindu Philosophy, the major branches of yoga include Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Japa Yoga, Purna Yoga, etc.

Yoga Asanas
There are about 84 million postures and these include the pattern of sitting of different species which are known as 'Asanas'. The asanas had been explained by Patanjali while discussing the
Bahiranga Yoga or
Ashtanga Yoga for the first time. There are numerous kinds of asanas or poses that can be grouped under Meditative and Cultural poses.

Yoga and Health 
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Scientific research it has been found that yoga is helpful in controlling several kinds of diseases, such as, hypertension, insomnia, hyperacidity, diabetes, asthma, etc.

Benefits of Yoga: 






Yoga is a complete system that includes practices for body, mind and spirit such as ethics, meditation and physical postures. Yoga strongly believes in balanced state of mind.

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