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essay on yoga a way of life 250 words

Answer 1

Yoga is a system of physical and
mental discipline which
originated in India long ago. The
word is linked to meditative
practices in both Buddhism and
Hinduism. In the latter, it also
refers to an orthodox school of
philosophy.
Yoga has many branches like Raja
yoga, Karma yoga, jnana yoga,
Bhakthi yoga, and Hatha yoga. But
when most people talk of yoga in
India or abroad, they usually
mean Hatha yoga, which consists
of certain exercises called
‘asanas’.
It can also include ‘pranayama’, a
set of breathing exercises. Yoga is
an important system of
complementary or alternative
therapy. Yoga teachers prescribe
specific asanas and breathing
exercises for specific diseases.
Yoga has beneficial results in
treating many diseases like
diabetes, asthma, hypertension,
obesity, etc.
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Yoga also helps maintain one’s
youth and vitality. Yoga exercises
help to control, purify and
coordinate the nervous system.
Doing yoga regularly rids the body
of toxins, thereby improving
general health. It also rids the
mind of impure impulses leading
to contentment and inner peace.
Meditation is a mental discipline
by which one tries to attain a
deeper state of relaxation or
awareness. It involves focusing
one’s attention on a single point
of reference. It is an important
part of many religions and it is
practiced outside religion as well.
Meditation may be used for
different purposes.
They may include achieving a
higher state of consciousness,
greater focus, creativity or self-
awareness or simple relaxation.
Magsaysay award winner and
former top police officer, Kiran
Bedi, during her stint as IG of
Prisons, Tihar jail, introduced
classes in transcendental
meditation (TM) for prisoners.
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Reportedly, it made them more
relaxed and peaceful and helped
curb their violent impulses.
Meditation can be done even
while walking or doing simple
tasks. It is also said to be good for
lowering blood pressure.

Answer 2

yoga is very important for health.our daily we dont importance of yoga but yoga is very important.