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essay on yoga- a way to healthy life

Answer 1

Respected teachers and friends, a very good morning to you all. Today I would like to share with you my views on yoga a way of life. You must have noticed that yoga has become very popular in the last few years with celebrities and Stars from Bollywood endorsing it. But what is yoga? Is it just the "asanas' and the "pranayam" or something more?

The word 'yoga' in Sanskrit means 'to join'. In simple words, we can say yoga is a technique to align our body mind and spirit for perfect balance and harmony in life. It is not just an exercise regime but a positive way of life. Along with the series of yoga postures and breathing exercises, emphasis is placed on meditation for the well being and happiness of the mind.

Yoga helps us to strengthen our body, remind regain our focus and improve our self confidence. It can be practiced by all age groups. Those who have embraced yoga as a way of life lead a happy, healthy, stress free life with increased tolerance and inner peace. They have greater control over their emotions.

We are all too busy, with no time for exercise or relaxation. The leading to lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, back and neck pain etc.. Practising yoga regularly can be really helpful in preventing or treating diseases. Yoga provides us with an opportunity to discover ourselves and our real potential.

Yoga is a 5000-year-old tradition of India which is relevant and beneficial even today. To increase the awareness about yoga worldwide, 21st June has been declared as the International Yoga Day at the suggestion of our prime minster. Let us all adopt this healthy way of life and experience real happiness.

Answer 2

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Yoga essentially originated in the subcontinent of India. It has been around since ancient times and was performed by yogis. The term yoga has been derived from a Sanskrit word which translates to basically union and discipline.

In the earlier days, the followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism practiced it. Slowly, it found its way in Western countries. Ever since people from all over the world perform yoga to relax their minds and keep their bodies fit.

Furthermore, after this popularity of yoga, India became known for yoga worldwide. People all over the world have started to realize the benefits of yoga. Several workshops are held and now there are even professional yogis who teach this ancient practice to people so they can learn about it