Tuesday, March 6, 2012

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOGA :-



1. Yoga is one of India's six great ancient philosophies. Modern science has further defined yoga as an Indian science that concerns itself with the search for the soul and its union with the individual.

2. There are SIX distinct types of yoga with Hatha Yoga being the most popular and familiar one practiced in Western culture.

3. HATHA YOGA (Forceful path) is the yoga of physical well being and is used as a physical therapy. It consist of postures, breathing exercises, nerve control, mind control, meditation and spiritual enlightenment.

4. RAJA YOGA (Royal path) is used to develop mental discipline through concentration and meditation. It consist of moral discipline, self restraint, meditation, sensory inhibition, concentration, and ecstasy.

5. BHAKTI YOGA is type of yoga seeks to cultivate an open heart and helps one to develop selfless love and devotion to our Higher Power.

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