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History of Yoga
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| Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
Yoga in India began in 3000 and 4000 years ago. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit language and means to join or integrate, or simply the union. Started yoga, as far as we know, as part of India's philosophical system, but not everyone has practiced yoga, and it has never been a religion.
About 5 million people in the United States some yoga. Dance and exercise classes generally stretch parts and pieces that come directly from yoga. If you ever go to a physical therapist, he or she gives you May therapeutic exercises that are yoga postures.
There are several types of yoga. Yoga May you saw on TV or taught at your local Y or adult education class is called Hatha yoga, yoga or physical. Sometimes it is known as yoga for health. May you find also taught yoga in a hospital or medical facility. Many health professionals today feel yoga can be part of a treatment plan.
Hatha yoga consists of three parts: a series of exercises or movements called asanas (postures or poses in English), breathing techniques of all kinds, and relaxation. |
posted by neptunus @ 4:12 AM
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