Yoga is a prestigious gift given by the Indians to the world.Its history is more then 6000 years old.Today on the occasion of the first International Yoga Day I tried to collect some important facts about Yoga.
So here are 22 Interesting facts about yoga.
1.The Indian Postal Service will be releasing a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the first International Yoga Day on June 21, 2015.
2.Ancient yogis believed that we only have a limited number of breaths in each life. Hence, it made sense to stretch our life out a bit longer by taking slow and deep breaths.
3.A 2008 market study in Yoga Journal reports that some 16 million Americans practice yoga and spend $5.7 billion a year on gear.
4.Research has suggested that yoga improves social and occupational functioning in schizophrenic patients.
5.Lenovo has a tablet named Yoga.
6.B K S Iyengar was considered to be the foremost of the modern yoga teachers in the world.
7.Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi who taught Kriya Yoga to millions around the world.
8.The first known appearance of the word “yoga”, with the same meaning as the modern term, is in the Katha Upanishad, composed about fourth to third century BCE.
9.Maharishi Patanjali is a saint who is believed to have lived some time during the 2nd century BCE. He is known for his treatise on Yoga, entitled “Patanjali Yoga Sutra”.
10.According to Hindu mythology, Shiva is considered the Supreme Lord of Yoga.
11.Swami Vivekananda is credited for being the greatest proponent of Yoga in the West.
12.There are 84 classic Yoga Asanas, the Asana being one of the 8 limbs of Yoga.
There are 196 Yoga Sutras or aphorisms.
13.Practicing yoga can enhance the mood of a person. Breath is an indicator of mood. Yoga is all about changing the breathing patterns and inhaling and exhaling in rhythm with the postures. Breathing in patterns can lift up the mood of a person.
14.Yoga increases life span. Yoga aids in expanding the lungs and benefits the heart. Thus, people who practice yoga live longer than those who do not.
15.Nude Yoga is practiced in many parts of the world. People practice nude yoga wherein they do not wear clothes while doing the yogasanas. It is believed that it deepens their yoga practice and teaches acceptance and love for their bodies, along with building intimate bonds with people in their yoga community.
16.'Doga' is yoga for Dogs. Doga was started by Suzi Teitelman in New York in the year 2002. Owners practice Doga to secure a bond of friendship with their dogs. While doing Doga, dogs are used as props.
17.Hot yoga can be dangerous as it is performed in extreme heat and can affect the body blood pressure and heart rate.
18.There are more than 100 yoga schools in the world.
19.Yoga is banned for Muslims in Malaysia, as the Muslims believe that the practice does not go with Muslim culture.
20.After every 30 minutes of practicing yoga, 5 minutes of rest must be allowed to the body.
21.Yoga is not just about Asana. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyhara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi are the eight branches of yoga. "Asana " refers to just the third branch of yoga which signifies the postures. Many people think that Asana itself is yoga.
22.According to the Guinness World Records, the world's oldest yoga teacher is Bette Calman (85 years old). However a 90 years old yoga teacher Gladys Morris is petitioning the Guinness World Records to recognise him as the oldest.
Source:The Better India and India Today
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