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Yoga Scenario:
• Since ancient times, the path of Yoga is followed as it enlightens and
balances mind, body, and soul. The path winds back 5000 years in native
India. Today, it is more popular than it was ever before. Right from
superstars to sportspersons does it. Now, Yoga bestrides the continent
from Washington to Hollywood. More than fifteen million Americans
indulge in some form of yoga in their routine fitness regimen. Around 75%
of the health clubs in the United States offer yoga classes.
• On 27 September 2014, the current Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra
Modi proposed the idea of International Yoga Day during his speech at the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Then, uanimously, Yoga day
was declared by the UNGA and since 2015, International Day of Yoga is
celebrated on 21 June every year.

Reasons Why Yoga Is Good For Everyone:
• Yoga boosts confidence by releasing tension from the mind.

• It lowers stress-levels, relaxes mind and body and thus, improves mood.
• Practicing yoga gives a deep sense of relaxation and helps to lose weight
naturally.
• Various exercises practiced in Yoga sessions helps to improve muscle
tone and strength. It stretches muscles and soft tissues. In addition, it frees
the joint movement and thus, improves overall flexibility of the body and
posture.
• It increases lung capacity and benefits breathing.

Quick Facts:
• There are about 196 Yoga Sutras/ aphorisms.
• There are 84 classic Yoga Asanas.
• Yoga symbol, the swastika is derived from the Sanskrit term- Svastik which
means ‘associated with well-being’.

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