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BENEFITS OF PRACTICING

YOGA

Yoga is a practical aid, not a religion. It is an ancient art based on harmonizing system
of development for the body, mind and soul. Practicing yoga regularly, will lead to a
sense of peace and well- being.

1) ALL-ROUND FITNESS
You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit
but also mentally and emotionally balanced. Health is not
a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of
life - in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are

ART OF

YOGA

2)IMPROVED IMMUNITY
Our system is a seamless blend of the body, mind and
soul. An irregularity in the body affects the mind and
similarly unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can
manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage
organs and strengthens muscles.

3)INNER PEACE
Everybody loves visiting peaceful and serene places, that
is rich in natural beauty. Little do we realize that peace
can be found right within us and we can take a minivacation to ex-perience this any time of the day. Yoga is
one of the best ways to calm a disturbed mind.

4) STRESS RELIEF
A few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way
to get rid of stress that accumulates daily. Yoga postures
and meditation are effective techniques to release stress.

5) BETTER FLEXIBILITY & POSTURE

Practicing yoga regularly, will make your body flexible
and strong by stretching and toning the body muscles.
It also helps improve the body posture when you stand,
sit, sleep or walk. This would, in turn, help relieve you of
body pain due to incorrect posture.

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oga is always inspired by a master who

is called Guru. Guru is a Sanskrit word
for dispeller of darkness. The Guru is the
principle and energy source which brings
light into the life of a disciple. Thousands of Yoga
Gurus have guided and helped mankind for thousands
of years. The ultimate Guru is the Parabrahman, the
supreme consciousness or eternal consciousness.
Various paths lead to the ultimate experience of
supreme guidance and inspiration of many Yoga
Gurus who have raised their human consciousness
to the supreme level and helped the mankind to raise
to the level of awareness to bring light into their life.

Veda and Tantra are the basic philosophies

and systems that have given rise to various
schools of thoughts and traditions. These schools
include Samkhya, Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta,
Vishishthadvaita, Yoga Darshan, Buddhism, Jainism,
Vaisheshik, Uttar mimamsa, Saivism, Shakta and
many others. Many types of Yoga came from these
various paths, mainly from Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga
of Bhagvada Gita, Jnana Yoga, Ashtanga yoga and
Hatha Yoga.

FIRST INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATED

ON 21ST JUNE
For the first time Yoga is celebrated all over the world on 21st June as International Yoga Day.
Yoga was practiced from time immemorial in Hindustan. Yoga was being talked about in the Vedas
and Puranas. In Srimad Bhagavatam and Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna talks about the
importance of Yoga and Pranayama.
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The recent history of Yoga can be

traced to Patanjali (500 BC), Adi
Shankaracharya (8th century AD),
Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath
(6 to 8 century AD). The Yoga
movements are inspired and guided
by many saints and sages during this
time.
Yoga can be defined as perfect
movements. This includes all the
parts of the body, through various
requirements of movements. It can
be classified as, Pre Position, Neck
Movement, Shoulder Movement,
Hand Movement, Leg Movement,
Knee Movement and also the perfect
way of breathing. There are several
joints in our body, which needs
lubrication and movements to work
properly. The food we consume
supplies the lubrication for our body
and Yoga and other activities provide
the movements of our body. In our
regular life, some of these joints are
overused and some are rarely used,
which may create problems at a later
stage in your life due to wear and tear.
To make these joints maintain their
healthy condition, basic movements
are necessary.
All these years Yoga existed in
Hindustan, but the pseudo secular
politicians have neglected and
ignored whatever is connected to
Hinduism. India got independence
in the year 1947, but none of the
governments gave importance to
Yoga fearing the vote banks. United
Nations (UN) came into existence
on 24 October 1945, but till now the
so called secular governments have
not taken any steps to showcase
the mighty power of the culture and
tradition before the world.

ALL OVER THE WORLD YOGA IS A MULTI MILLION

DOLLAR BUSINESS. AROUND $27 BILLION IS SPENT
ANNUALLY IN THE US ON YOGA PRODUCTS AND
THERE IS 4.8 PER CENT PROJECTED ANNUAL
INCREASE IN THE INDUSTRY REVENUE THROUGH
2017. THERE IS AN 87 PERCENT INCREASE IN
SPENDING ON YOGA PRODUCTS IN THE LAST FIVE
YEARS IN THE US ALONE.
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Now that, a truly nationalist government head, Prime Minister

Shri Narender Damodardas Modi has made India proud by
ensuring that the traditions and culture of Hindustan is being
prominently showcased internationally. The Indian Prime
Minister in his first attendance in the UN General assembly
requested for a day for Yoga and ensured that Yoga is being
accepted world over and a day for Yoga, 21sy June is being
observed world over. It is a proud moment for all the people
of Hindustan for Yoga being recognized world over.
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The first international day of Yoga was observed all over

the world on June 21, 2015. About 35985 people, under the
leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a
large number of dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21
Yoga asanas (postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New
Delhi.
By proclaiming 21 June as the International Day of Yoga,
the General Assembly has recognized the holistic benefits
of this timeless practice and its inherent compatibility with
the principles and values of the United Nations, Ban Kimoon, United Nations Secretary-General said.
Two Guinness book records were created on the very first
International Yoga Day. In the first category for the largest
number of participants in a yoga lesson at a single venue,
the record was set with the participation of 35,985 people. In
the second category for the most number of nationalities in a
yoga performance, to achieve this, participants from at least
50 countries were required to perform, participants from 84
countries performed yoga at Rajpath and set the second
record.
The pseudo secular political affiliates tried to create as much
controversy on Yoga by terming it as Hindutva and against
the Islamic principles. They tried to give a communal colour
to Yoga and divide the people of the country, but many
Muslim organizations came forward and rejected the so
called pseudo secularist attempt to please the vote banks by
igniting a communal angle and wholeheartedly participated
in the event. Moreover, almost all the Islamic countries took
active participation in the International Yoga Day.

YOGA IS AN INVALUABLE GIFT OF INDIAS ANCIENT TRADITION.

THIS TRADITION IS 5000 YEARS OLD. IT EMBODIES UNITY OF MIND
AND BODY; THOUGHT AND ACTION; RESTRAINT AND FULFILLMENT;
HARMONY BETWEEN MAN AND NATURE, A HOLISTIC APPROACH
TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IT IS NOT ABOUT EXERCISE, BUT TO
DISCOVER THE SENSE OF ONENESS WITH YOURSELF, THE WORLD
AND THE NATURE. BY CHANGING OUR LIFESTYLE AND CREATING
CONSCIOUSNESS, IT CAN HELP US DEAL WITH CLIMATE CHANGE.
LET US WORK TOWARDS ADOPTING AN INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY,

Now that the world has recognized the importance of Yoga,

there is going to be a huge requirement of Yoga teachers.
As promised by Modi during his election tour, here comes
a huge job opportunity. This can be utilized by one and all
who are interested to take Yoga as their career and to stand
healthy.
Lets usher health for all the people. Lets be the light for the
world. Hindustan has many things to give to the world for the
prosperity, peace and health of everyone.

said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the UN General Assembly.

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