YOGA is a group of physical, mental, and sericulture practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical tradition.
2. What is yoga ?
YOGA is a group of physical , mental, and sericulture practices or
disciplines which originated in ancient India . Yoga is one of the six Asitka
schools of Hindu philosophical tradition.
The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian
traditions ; it is mentioned in Rigveda , but most likely developed around
the sixth and fifth centuries.
3. FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF YOGA
THREE FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF YOGA:
Asana : the practice of static and dynamic body
movements to align and balance the physical
components .
Pranayama: practice of coordinating body and mind
with the help of breath .
Dhayana : practice of focusing thoughts inward ,
awakening creative awareness and relaxing the mind .
5. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
ANCIENT YOGA MODERN YOGA
Traditional yoga looks as a practice
of spiritual self-realization (moksha)
Traditional Yoga may or may not
require an ashram for training or
practice
Traditional yoga originates in the
tradition of Guru- Disciple relation
backed by a continuing spiritual
linage
Traditional yoga is more of a
lifestyle program with rituals and
practices to be practiced through
out the day to refine the mind and
heart.
Modern yoga looks like a physical
posture practice
Modern yoga mostly requires a
yoga studio or a yoga centre for
training and practice
Modern yoga does not base itself
in such a structure
Modern yoga looks like a practice
that one does for an hour a few
times a week as an exercise or
relaxation practice.
6. Benefits of yoga
It increases flexibility in the body and increases muscles strength.
It improves respiration and helps in boosting immune system.
It helps in maintaining balanced metabolism.
It helps in reducing weight.
It improves body posture, self-esteem and skin tone.
It helps you to sleep well and relax.
It increases the concentration power.
It helps to reduce stress and depression and brings harmony to your life.
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8. Climate change
Climate change is a change in global or regional
climate patterns, in particular, a change apparent
from mid to late 20th century onwards and
attributed largely to increased levels of
atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use
of fossil fuels.
9. EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
RISING TEMPERATURES
RISING SEA LEVELS
UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER PATTERNS
LAND DEGRADATION
LOSS OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY.