Yoga is incredibly useful, easy to practice, and friendly exercise for beginners. Doing Yoga will help your mind become sharp, fast, highly focused, and you always have a positive attitude and calmness at all jobs. Do not feel shy; when starting, no one can be flexible and flexible right away without training. If you have not started a Yoga class yet, you will change your mind after reading these exciting things about Yoga right below.
1. Yoga is more than 5000 years old
Yoga is one of the ancient minds and body training methods originating in India more than 5000 years ago. Researchers say that the spiritual world of India is popularized through this Yoga concept. The word Yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts, Rig Veda. Veda is a collection of documents containing songs, mantras, and rituals to be used by Brahmans, Vedic priests. Yoga was gradually refined and developed by Brahmans and Rishis (mystic prophets), who recorded their practices and beliefs in Up Variant, a gigantic work has more than 200 scriptures. The most famous of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gîtâ, composed around 500 B.C.E. The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from Veda and absorbed it, teaching the self-sacrifice through knowledge of self, action (Karma Yoga) and wisdom (Jnana Yoga).
2. Yoga is for everyone
At first, Yoga was practiced as a form of treatment. But now, everyone can practice Yoga no matter what gender, age, health condition, etc. Although it is physical activities, and it is an introverted activity. It talks about unions and reducing suffering. Everyone has what they need to let go. Everyone needs a time out of their lives to reflect, and everyone needs to love themselves.
3. There are 19 several types of Yoga.
Over 5000 years of development, Yoga today has become diverse and divided into 19 different types of Yoga to suit each person's body and needs.
· Hatha Yoga: The most popular Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the premise and foundation of all other types of Yoga
· Iyengar Yoga: This type of Yoga is excellent for people who are experiencing trauma problems.
· Kundalini Yoga: It focuses on breathing, chanting, meditation, and hand gestures
· Ashtanga Yoga: Power Yoga - a type of Yoga with extreme intensity, fast pace with a series of movements are arranged in a predetermined sequence.
· Vinyasa Yoga: "Vinyasa" means "connecting"; each of your movements will be combined with the breath (breathing in, exhaling).
· Bikram Yoga: The common characteristic of this style of Yoga is to practice in a room heated at about 38 - 40 degrees Celcius and 40% humidity. You must drink water after practicing Bikram Yoga.
· Hot Yoga: Like Bikram Yoga, but more creative postures.
· Kripalu Yoga: Not as rigid as other types of Yoga, Kripalu allows you to adjust yourself into various variations of posture depending on your needs and fitness.
· Jivamukti Yoga: It follows the five interior trends of Shastra (scripture), bhakti (devotion), nada (music), dhyana (tradition), and ahimsa (non-violence).
· Yin Yoga: A school of slow and gentle Yoga practice
· Restorative Yoga: Promote the body's recovery process, help the body rejuvenate and relax.
· Prenatal Yoga: A Yoga practice for Pregnancies.
· Anusara Yoga: Focus to connect all three elements: mind-body - heart (soul-body - heart).
· Dog Yoga: Practice with your dog (so cute). Doga sounds like a fleeting trend, but for those who practice it, the enjoyment seems to come from attachment to their dog in a new and separate way.
· Goat Yoga: Practice with goat
· Naked Yoga: Involves asana under nudity. Its popularity is growing across the U.S.
· Beer Yoga: Drink beer during practice Yoga
· Anti-gravity Yoga: Involves Yoga through techniques of aerial acrobatics, exercises, and Pilates.
· Cannabis Yoga: Use cannabis when practicing Yoga
4. It's hard to avoid getting addicted to Yoga
Yoga is excellent and addictive. But this addiction is right for you. So, don't worry about it.
5. Yoga is not a religious practice at all
"Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, the science of youthfulness, the science of integrating body, mind, and soul" – Amit Ray.
It proposes there is no god or savior; it moves forward because it confirms experience rather than religious faith
6. Sunset the most appropriate time to practice Yoga
Studies show that 6 am is the average sunrise time; 20 minutes before and 20 minutes after, like from 5:40 am to 6:20 am, is regarded as the best.
7. Incredible numbers about Yoga in the U.S.
· 36 million people in the U.S. do Yoga as their daily routine
· 72% of Yoga practitioners are women.
· Most of the Yoga practitioners are under the age of 44.
· Over 15% of Americans have practiced Yoga over the last six months.
· Americans spend about $16 billion on Yoga classes and equipment per year.
8. Yoga can be used outside of the Yoga class
You can practice Yoga anywhere when you feel tired, or life is too busy. Stop, close your eyes, and breathe. Even if it takes only three deep breaths and exhales through the nose, you will feel calmer than when you continue through the crazy moments of life. Sitting high, having good posture, allows you to feel connected with others around you and the entire universe. Never forget to love yourself. Your true self lives within you, and when life seems out of control, look inward, and find peace.
9. Yoga is 1% theory and 99% practice
"Yoga is 1% theory and 99% practice," said Pattabhi Jois.
That means practicing Yoga with the postures daily with great passion. It is not a super long session, but cultivating a regular practice will have a positive impact on your life.
10. Yoga can delay aging
Research published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine followed 96 individuals and looked at various aspects of aging. They found that Yoga, combined with meditation, has many benefits, helping to delay the aging process and prevent the occurrence of multiple diseases.
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