People have used yoga techniques for more than 2,000 years. Over these centuries, yoga has developed into a system of widely varied practices, much like an ancient tree with many branches. Each branch of yoga was developed to serve specific human needs. As a general rule, though, they all serve one primary purpose: to bring into equilibrium the human mind and body. Let's take a closer look at 5 of those branches of yoga. Hatha Yoga If enhanced well being is your goal, you should consider the practice of hatha yoga. In addition to meditation, which is a common technique in4
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Yoga is comprehensively known as a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens the body through various poses known as ASANAS. For some people yoga is the realisation of inner self satisfaction. For others it is a religion that they believe and must follow. All of this statement makes it hard to really make a full realisation of what yoga is. So what is yoga? Yoga goes far beyond just mere exercises full of awkward routines. Yoga is the union of mind, spirit and body. Yoga comes from the Hindu philosophy used to attain spiritual insight and harmony. What is yoga? Yoga as a rule refers to the general use of
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