HISTORY

Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word YUJ which

means to add to join to unite or to attach.
It is originated from Veda, oldest scripture of India
(4000 B.C) and systematically presented by the
Sage Patanjali in Yogasutra around 150 B.C.
Evidences shows that Beginnings of Yoga is related
to the Indus Saraswati Civilization in northern
India.
 FOUNDER

Hiranyagarbha (The one lord of creation) is the

founder of Yoga. Hiranya- light and Garbha-
source .
 DEFINITION
Yoga is the physical,
mental and spiritual
practices which is
originated in ancient
India with a view to
attain a state of
permanent peace of
mind in order to
experience ones true
self.
 TYPES OF YOGA
Karma yoga- Yoga of action
Bhakti yoga- Yoga of devotion
Gyana yoga- Yoga of knowledge
Raja yoga- The royal yoga path
Hatha yoga- The physical yoga
ELEMENTS OF YOGA
Yama- Self restraint
Niyama- Spiritual discipline
Asanas- Postures
Pranayama- Breath control
Pratayhara- Sense withdrawl
Dharana- Concentration
Dhyana- Meditation
Samadhi- Spiritual consciousness
IMPORTANCE
Physical purity
Cures and prevention from diseases
Reduces stress
Reduces obesity
Beautification of body
Provides relaxation
Keeps the correct posture of body
Spiritual development
Increases flexibility
Improves health
Enhances moral and ethical values
1. PHYSICAL PURITY
Internal organs of our body can be
cleansed by various Yoga exercises.

Dhoti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalbhati and

Tratak etc., are such yoga exercises
which keeps the internal organs of our
body clean.
 2. CURES AND PREVENTION
FROM DISEASES
Yoga not only prevents many diseases but also
cures.

Various yoga exercises increases the immunity of

the body.

Diseases such as Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Arthritis,

Gastritis, Asthma, High blood pressures, Stress,
Back pain and other Urinary Disorders can be
cured by the yoga exercises.
 3. REDUCES STRESS
Yoga helps in reducing the mental
tension. Pratyahar, Dharana and Dhyan
plays very important role in reducing
the mental stress.

Asanas like Makarasana, Shavasana,

Shalabhasana and Bhujangasana are
very beneficial for releasing stress and
tension.
 4. REDUCES OBESITY
Now-a-days we see many people are
facing the risk of obesity. Regular
exercises like Pranayama and Asanas
reduces obesity.

Meditative asanas are also perfect

solution to reduce obesity.
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