23 PEACEFUL FACTS ABOUT YOGA!
FACTS ABOUT YOGA 1. Yoga’s gone global. The South Asian art of yoga has spread worldwide. Today yoga is a popular form of exercise and meditation. 2. It’s been around for a very long time! The word “yoga” was first mentioned in Rig Veda, one of the oldest texts in the world. The word yoga originated from the Sanskrit word “Yuj”, meaning “to join” or “to yoke” or “to unite”. According to yogic scriptures, yoga training leads to the union of individual and universal consciousness. 3. It has multiple benefits. Yoga can cure your mind, body, and soul. It can also improve a lot of health issues. However, yoga is like a double-edged sword, so if you don’t practice correctly, you could injure yourself. Therefore a good teacher is essential! Other than decreasing stress, yoga helps lower blood pressure, reduce blood cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. A helpful lifestyle intervention, wouldn’t you say! 4. No one really knows...