1.) Yoga originated in India
2.) Yoga is one of the oldest physical disciplines in existence
3.) Yoga is over 5,000 years old
4.) Yoga was originally practised as a form of healing
5.) Yoga is inspired by practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
6.) The word yoga means yoke or union
7.) The earliest Yogis are said to have been intoxicated on the sacred drink soma
8.) The maximum amount of skin should be exposed to the air while practising yoga
9.) The best-selling yoga book in English is Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika by B. K. S Iyengar
10.) Yoga connects the mind, body and soul
11.) Yoga combines body postures, breathing and meditation
12.) The official language of Yoga is Sanskrit
13.) There are 19 different types of Yoga
14.) There are 66 official yoga postures
15.) Yoga breathing is called pranayama
16.) Yoga hand positions are called mudras
17.) Yoga improves your immune system
18.) Mudras affect the flow of prana – life energy within the body
19.) Chair Yoga is practised by seniors/people with disabilities
20.) Bikram or hot yoga is practised in rooms heated to 40°C and 50% humidity
21.) Jivamukti yoga is performed to music
22.) A glass of lukewarm water should be drunk before commencing yoga
23.) In Mysore yoga students are invited to practice whatever postures they please
24.) Yoga increases self-confidence
25.) The largest yoga center in Asia is the Markandeya Yoga City in Bali
26.) Yoga improves concentration and motivation
27.) Dawn is the best time to practice yoga because the air contains the most prana – life energy
28.) Yoga was first introduced in the US in the late 19th century
29.) The most popular type of Yoga in the US is Hatha Yoga
30.) Americans spend $5.7 billion a year on yoga classes and Yoga Products
31.) 15.8 Million or 6.9% of adults in the US practice yoga
32.) 72.2% of US yoga practitioners are women, 27.8% are men
33.) 71.4% of US yoga practitioners are college-educated, 27% have postgraduate degrees
34.) A session should begin with gentler postures, advancing into more difficult ones
35.) Yoga eases digestion
36.) Yoga relieves anxiety, depression and stress
37.) Yoga improves your mood
38.) Yoga leads to a more positive outlook on life
39.) Yoga reduces anger and hostility
40.) Naked yoga is gaining in popularity across Europe and the US
41.) There should be plenty of ventilation in the room where one practises yoga.
42.) Yoga improves memory
43.) Yoga helps to make you live longer
44.) Yoga helps to quit addictions
45.) Elizabeth Gilbert’s experience with Yoga led to “Eat Pray Love” which has sold over millions of copies worldwide
46.) Yoga aids weight loss by improving metabolism
47.) Yoga reduces cellulite through muscle stretching
48.) Guarasana or Eagle pose has been said to improve male sexual performance
49.) Yoga helps you sleep better
50.) Yoga improves posture
51.) Yoga can reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes
52.) Yoga improves balance
53.) Hasyayoga or Laughter Yoga is practised in more than 60 countries
54.) Yoga makes you more graceful
55.) Yoga improves reactions times
56.) Yoga prevents migraines
57.) Yoga delays ageing by stimulating detoxification in the body
58.) Yoga can alleviate allergy symptoms
59.) Yoga increases pain tolerance
60.) Yoga reduces blood pressure and pulse rate
61.) Yoga helps prevent disease by massaging internal organs
62.) Yoga heals the body and prevents injuries
63.) Yoga can prevent Alzheimer’s disease
64.) Yoga alleviates Asthma symptoms
65.) Yoga helps people with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
66.) Yoga is best practised on an empty stomach
67.) Yoga should not be practised in front of a mirror
68.) Loose clothing should be worn when practising yoga
69.) The mouth should be closed – breathing through the nose only
70.) Yoga should be practised in a quiet, dust-free room
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