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• The ‘Om’, another yoga symbol is widely found in Hindu and Tibetan
philosophy. It is believed to be the first sound of the universe. It is said that
this sound connects to the conscience (Ajna Chakra) or ‘third eye’ region.

• As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is worshiped as the Supreme Lord of
Yoga. He is also credited as ‘Adi Yogi’ / ‘First Yogi’ and ‘Adi Guru’ / ‘First
Guru’. Also, it is believed that Shiva imparted the wisdom of Yoga to the
seven saints (Saptha Rishis).

• During the 2nd century BCR, Maharishi Patanjali was a saint. He is well-
known for his ‘Patanjali Yoga Sutra’, a treatise on Yoga.
• The first known appearance of the word ‘Yoga’ is found in the Katha
Upanishad, the most widely studied Upanishads. It is composed in around
fourth to third century BCE.
• In the 17th century, Max Müller and others translated Katha Upanishad
into Persian and its copies were translated into Latin and then distributed
in Europe.
• In the West, Swami Vivekananda is known for being the proponent of Yoga
as he introduced the Indian philosophies of Yoga and Vedanta to the
Western world.
• ParamahansaYogananda, an Indian yogi taught Kriya Yoga to over
millions of people around the world.
• In the modern world, B K S Iyengar was considered to be the principal of
the yoga teachers.
• In 2015, June 21, which was the inception of Yoga Day, the Indian Postal
Service released a stamp of yoga. It showcased a seated yogi outline with
the Anjali Mudra overhead.
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Conclusion: Yoga encompasses various aspects such as purification and peace
of mind and body, higher energy levels, etc. So, with Yoga, de-stress and enjoy
peace of mind, body, and soul. Daily practicing Yoga reconnects with the inner
peace and replenishes the energies.

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