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      • Yoga has been practised for centuries to keep the body physically fit and promote mental and emotional well-being. Yoga is one of the oldest happiness practices in our traditions, with a divine discipline which brings harmony between mind and body.
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  2. Aug 24, 2020 · Yoga may very well be one of our oldest happiness practices. Archeologists have discovered figurines in India that date from 5,000 years ago that represent what appear to be people in yoga postures. More certain is that yoga emerged some 2,500 years ago in Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India as part of Hinduism.

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  3. Jun 11, 2024 · During the post-classical period, yoga evolved to include a broader range of practices and philosophies. Hatha Yoga, which focuses on physical postures and breath control, emerged during this...

  4. Jun 21, 2022 · Yoga is one of the oldest happiness practices in our traditions, with a divine discipline which brings harmony between mind and body. The word ‘Yoga’ literally means ‘union’. The term ‘Yoga’ has derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to unite.

  5. Yoga is an ancient practice focusing on breathing, flexibility and strength to boost mental and wellbeing. It is composed of a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines....

  6. Apr 29, 2022 · Here, we dive deep into the history of yoga—from yoga’s roots in India over 5,000 years ago, to Patanjali’s yoga sutras that crafted its foundation, to the adoption and popularization of yoga in western cultures. Our goal? To answer the questions you’ve always wondered about this ancient practice.

  7. Feb 25, 2024 · Yogic traditions continued to evolve in medieval India, with the emergence of devotional and esoteric schools like Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. Texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Svatmarama provided detailed instructions on postures, breathing techniques, and cleansing practices.

  8. Sep 11, 2023 · The ancient origins of yoga can be traced back thousands of years to the Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived in the region that is now modern-day India and Pakistan from approximately 3300 to 1300 BCE.