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    Yoga is an ancient practice originating in India that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Its ultimate goal is moksha, or liberation, through various philosophical or theological systems. There are several schools of yoga including karma yoga, jnana yoga, raja yoga, and bhakti yoga. Yoga provides many benefits and techniques like asanas, pranayama, and bandhas. It was introduced to the West in the late 19th century and became popular as a form of exercise in the 1980s. June 21st was declared International Yoga Day by the UN in 2015 and had over 35,000 participants in New Delhi. The 2021 theme is "Yoga at Home and

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    Yoga is an ancient practice originating in India that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Its ultimate goal is moksha, or liberation, through various philosophical or theological systems. There are several schools of yoga including karma yoga, jnana yoga, raja yoga, and bhakti yoga. Yoga provides many benefits and techniques like asanas, pranayama, and bandhas. It was introduced to the West in the late 19th century and became popular as a form of exercise in the 1980s. June 21st was declared International Yoga Day by the UN in 2015 and had over 35,000 participants in New Delhi. The 2021 theme is "Yoga at Home and

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    YOGA

    The way of life

    By: Krisha Chaudhari


    GR No-12473
    XI- C
    Contents
    1. About the YOGA

    2. Terminology & Purpose

    3. History of Yoga

    4. Schools of YOGA

    5. Yoga Techniques

    6. Benefits of Yoga

    7. Reception in west

    8. Accreditation & Records

    9. Theme- 2021 Yoga Day


    About the YOGA

     Yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practices which


    originated in ancient India with a view to attain a state of
    permanent peace of mind in order to experience one’s
    true self.
     Yoga is a mind and body practice.
     Various styles of yoga combine physical postures,
    breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation
    Terminology & Purpose

    In Vedic Sanskrit, the


    meaning of word Yoga is
    “to add”, “to join”, “to
    unite” or “to attach”.

    The ultimate goal of Yoga is


    Moksha (liberation) through
    the exact definition of what
    form this takes depends on
    the philosophical or
    theological system with
    which it is conjugated.
    History of Yoga
     Yoga has a very long history and in
    terms of legacy it is as old as human
    civilisation. Its history is also linked
    with the vedas and upanishads.

     Yoga had a special place during the


    Indus Valley Civilisation (2000 B.C).

     The word yoga is frequently referred in all the four Vedas


    Rigveda, Yujurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda.

     Moksha is the ultimate goal of yoga, which is well


    explained in the Upanishads.
    Schools of YOGA
    The basic goal of yoga is to attain bliss and to provide true
    knowledge about human beings. To attain the goals,
    various thoughts, ideas and opinions were given by seers
    which are known as the schools of yoga.

     Karma Yoga (Path of Action): This stream of yoga


    emphasizes the following—
    i. Karma as duty
    ii. Karma Sukaushalam
    iii.Nishkama Karma

     Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge)

     Raja Yoga (Path of Psychic Control)

     Bhakti yoga (Path of Devotion)


    Yoga Techniques
    There are so many different types of Yoga, some listed below:

     Yoga for Wellness – Shodhanakriya, Neti (Jala neti, Sutra


    neti), Kapalbhati, Agnisara

     Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation

     Yogasana - Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Padahastasana, Ardha


    Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, etc….

     Pranayama- Nadishodhana Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama

     Bandhas - Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha

     Dhyana
    Benefits of Yoga
    Reception in west
     Gurus from India introduced Yoga to the west following
    the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and
    early 20th century.
     In 1980’s , yoga became popular as a system of physical
    exercise across the western world. This form of Yoga is
    often called Hatha Yoga.
    Accreditation & Records
     21st June is longest day of the year in Norhern Hemisphre.
     Prime Minister Narendra Modi Suggested in UN speech to
    keep as International Yoga day.
     It received support from 177 nations, the highest number
    of co-sponsors for any UN Resolution.
     Finally, 21st June is declared as International Yoga day by
    UN.
     Guinness World Records details:

     Date: 21st June 2015


     Location- Raj Path, New Delhi
     Participant- 35, 985 at one venue and 84 nationalities
     No. of Yoga Assan performed- 21
    Theme- 2021 Yoga Day

    International Yoga Day: 2021 theme

    “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family”


    This year, the theme for the event is “Yoga at Home and Yoga
    with Family”, in line with global concerns around the Covid-
    19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of maintaining
    good health, but within constraints of social distancing.
    Thank You !!!

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