Yoga means union.

Yoga means union with God, or, with the divine Self or the infinite Spirit. Most people confuse yoga with the system of bodily postures. But yoga is primarily a spiritual discipline.

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Yoga is an art as well as a science. It is a science because it offers practical methods for controlling the body and mind.

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Importance of Yoga

Yoga is not a religion; it is a way of living that aims towards 'a healthy mind in a healthy body'.

Human is physical, mental and spiritual being; yoga helps promote a balanced development of all these three. Other forms of physical exercises promote only physical well-being. They have little to do with the development of the spiritual body.

Benefits of yoga

1.; The practising of yoga helps in controlling an individual's mind, body and soul.

2. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind; 3. It helps to manage stress and anxiety and keeps you relaxing.

4. It also helps in increasing flexibility, muscle strength and body tone.

5.; It improves respiration, energy and vitality.

6.; Practising yoga might seem like just stretching, but it can do much more for your body from the way you feel, look and move.

7. Yoga asanas build strength, flexibility and confidence.

8. Regular practice of yoga can help lose weight, relieve stress, improve immunity and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested United Nations celebrate June 21 as the International Yoga Day as it is the summer solstice; the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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