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Yoga is first mentioned in the Rigveda and also referenced in many Upanishads. The first known formal appearance of the word "yoga", with the same meaning as the modern term, is in the Katha Upanishad, probably composed between the fifth and third century BC. Since the year 2015, the world has been celebrating June 21st as International Yoga Day. The date was chosen on the suggestion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had pitched June 21 for being the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, which is observed as a day of cultural significance in different parts of the world. As most of us know, yoga is a culture of physical, mental and spiritual discipline perfected in ancient India. Let us focus on yoga as an integrated system of physical exercises that help us to attain concentration, focus and also improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Experts today are doing a wonderful job of drawing us into the world of biomimicry. In simple terms, bio means life and mimicry is to emulate. Basically biomimicry is the science of solving human problems with solutions already present in the natural world. From this point of view, yoga is also a form of biomimicry where in typical asanas or poses, we emulate mountains, trees, fish, cats, and so many more animals! This helps solve our problems brought on by day to day living – such as stiffness and back pain – and allows us to feel physically vibrant and mentally sharp. Before we proceed further, here are a few basic precautions regarding yoga practice: 1. If you are a beginner, you should start practicing yoga either in the presence of a yoga teacher or join yoga class so that you learn the basics and the do’s and don’ts of yoga.​

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