Yoga
Yoga is a science as well an art of healthy living physically, mentally, morally and spiritually. Yoga is not a religion; It’s a philosophy of life based on certain psychological facts and it aims at the development of a perfect balance between the body and the mind that permits union with the divine i.e. perfect harmony between the individual and the cosmos.
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... Yoga is a "combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation, practiced for over 5,000 years, calms the nervous system and balances body, mind, and spirit. It is thought to prevent specific diseases and maladies by keeping the energy meridians (see acupuncture) open and life energy (qi) flowing. Usually performed in classes, sessions are conducted at least once a week and for approximately 45 minutes. Yoga has been used to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve coordination, flexibility, concentration, sleep, and digestion. It has also been used as supplementary therapy for such diverse conditions as cancer, diabetes, asthma, and AIDS." ...
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The tradition of Yoga was born in India several thousand years ago. Yoga philosophy is an Art and Science of living in tune with the Universe. Yoga has its origins in the Vedas, the oldest record of Indian culture. It was systematized by the Indian sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra. Although, this work was followed by many other important texts on Yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is certainly the most significant wherein no change is possible. It is the only book which has touched almost all the aspects of human life.
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