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Yoga - by Krisha Chaudhari
Yoga - by Krisha Chaudhari
3. History of Yoga
4. Schools of YOGA
5. Yoga Techniques
6. Benefits of Yoga
7. Reception in west
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: