Yoga originated in India over 5000 years ago and is now practiced globally. International Yoga Day was established in 2014 by the UN on June 21st each year to celebrate yoga's benefits. The document discusses the history and philosophy of yoga, describing the 8 limbs of yoga practice and different yoga postures and techniques. It explains how regular yoga practice can improve both physical and mental health and well-being.

1. INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
21st JUNE, 2021
Presented by: M.H. Mohamed Shuaib

2. A Global Language and Religion

3. INDEX
1. Introduction
2. About Yoga
3. International Yoga day
4. Goal/Aim of Yoga
5. Importance of Yoga
6. 8 Limbs of Yoga
7. Classification and Meditation Techniques
8. Postures of Yoga
9. Specialty of Yoga over other exercises
10. Benefits of Yoga
11. Conclusion
12. Quotes

4. 1. INTRODUCTION
Yoga is an ancient art that originated from India
and was developed by the Indus - Sarasvati
civilization in Northern India over 5000 years ago.
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root
word Yuj meaning to bind. Yoga is the most
favorable method to connect to nature by
balancing the mind and body. The word Yoga was
first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts, the Rig
Veda. Adi Yogi Shiva is the founder of Yoga. One
who follows the path of Yoga is YOGI or YOGIN.
YOGI simply means an expert teacher.

5. 2. ABOUT YOGA
It is a type of activity or exercise performed through the
balanced body, free mind and soul. The name given to the
body health exercise is YOGASANAS. Yogasanas give
sufficient exercise to the external organs as well as internal
organs. It helps human to get control over mental,
emotional and spiritual thoughts. The set of body exercise
was compiled by Sage Patanjali. For the last few years Yoga
became popular as an exercise and is now practiced all over
the world but our Indian community has almost forgotten
it. Thanks to Baba Ramdev for introducing it again in India
and the trend is seen increasing in recent years. It is
accepted universally because it has no barriers in sex, caste,
creed, religion, nation, language, color, age or any other
distinction. Yoga is therefore a global language and religion.

6. 3. INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
The concept of International Yoga Day was proposed by our Prime
Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. The initiative was established in 2014,
and the United Nations declared in December 2014 that 21st June
would be celebrated as the “International Yoga Day.” The date was
assigned for the occasion as it is the longest day when the sun is
out at its most compared to every other day of the year.
Celebrated on June 21, International Yoga day celebrates the
physical and spiritual powers that Yoga has brought to the world
stage. While it is important source of exercise and healthy activity,
millions join in and practice on a daily basis.
The first International Yoga Day was held in Rajpath, New Delhi.
The second International Yoga Day was celebrated in the city of
Chandigarh.
The third International Yoga Day was celebrated in the city of
Lucknow.
This year will mark the sixth edition of International Yoga Day, and
in light of the ongoing Corona virus pandemic, the theme this year
is “Yoga at Home and Yoga with family.”

7. 4. GOALS/AIM OF YOGA
The main aim of Yoga is to have all-round
progress in human life physically, intellectually
and spiritually and to overcome suffering, gain
health, happiness and harmony. The ultimate
objective of Yoga removes people from
poverty, disease, ignorance, ego, old age fear
of death and miseries.

8. 5. IMPORTANCE OF YOGA
It is essential to practice Yoga daily to get benefits out
of it. In this stressful lifestyle, practicing Yoga is very
much important and is like a boon that provides us
such a healthy and active body physically and mentally
too. It is the cheapest and free of cost treatment from
all the health issues we face. From Blood pressure to
stress and body pain, everything gets under control
upon performing Yoga regularly.
The main idea behind practicing Yoga is to control the
body parts movement through breathing exercises.
Yoga is mainly done for purification, nervous control
and coordination of muscles. There is no specific day to
practice Yoga. Depending on your schedule, you can
practice this easy workout. However it is highly
recommended to practice Yoga in the morning.

9. 6. 8 LIMBS OF YOGA

10. 8 LIMBS OF YOGA continued…
The name “8 Limbs” comes from the Sanskrit term
Ashtanga and refers to the eight limbs of Yoga. Ashtanga
Yoga is Patanjali’s classification of Classical Yoga, as set out
in his Yoga sutras. He defined the eight limbs as Yama
(External Discipline), Niyama (Internal Discipline), Asana
(Postures-Meditation Seat), Pranayama (Breath Control),
Pratyahara (Withdrawal of senses), Dharana
(Concentration), Dhyana (Meditative absorption), and
Samadhi (Union, integration). The eight limbs form a
sequence from the outer to the inner.
In the Yoga sutras, Patanjali describes an eight fold path to
right living. In the practice of Yoga, individuals are
dedicated to creating a union between mind, body and
spirit. Patanjali’s eight limbs outline a way to achieve and
practice that balance. The eight limbs act as a guide for
yogis to live a life of integrity, self-discipline, respect for
nature and the spiritual aspects of life.

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The Eight Limbs of Yoga include:
1. Yama: Five universal, ethical and moral standards to live life by non-violence,
truthfulness, non-stealing, continence and non-covetousness.
2. Niyama: Five spiritual and self-discipline observances- Cleanliness,
contentment, spiritual austerities, study of scriptures and surrender to God.
3. Asana: Physical Yoga postures that help the body learn to focus and take care of
the physical self, which is considered a temple of the spirit in yogic practice.
4. Pranayama: Breathing exercises which develop control of the breath are
thought to provide long life.
5. Pratyahara: Control over the senses through practice of transcending the
external world or stimuli, bringing focus inward.
6. Dharana: Concentration on inner awareness or on a single point by removing all
other distractions.
7. Dhyana: Meditation or contemplation on the divine, which includes an
unbroken flow of concentration and quieting of the mind.
8. Samadhi: Union with the divine through transcending the self, this stage
includes feelings of deep peace and ecstasy.
Often, popular Yoga that is practiced in classes for fitness or health reasons does
not incorporate the full eight limbs, focusing primarily only on Asana and
Pranayama. However, individuals can benefit greatly from learning and practicing
the eight limbs in addition to a physical yoga practice.

12. 7. CLASSIFICATION AND MEDITATION
TECHNIQUES
As the Sun was the most important in ancient
times (Vedic period), which later on came in
the form of “Surya Namaskar” is the best
session containing twelve Yoga Poses and
helps to stretch up the whole body increasing
blood flow in every part of the body. Some say
this as a full-body stretch.

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TECHNIQUES continued…

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Yoga is classified into four parts which are
1. Karma Yoga – Deals with body. It is also known as
Discipline of Actions Yoga by western people. It teaches us
to perform one’s duty with righteousness without any
expectations or greed for reward.
2. Gnana Yoga – Deals with mind. It is also known as
Wisdom Yoga. It is a challenging and complicated path
among all. It teaches a person to merge with inner him by
practicing various mental techniques by meditation into the
deep conscious mind and conducting self-questioning
sessions. This path teaches to steady the mind and
emotions by focusing on six fundamental virtues- calmness,
control, sacrifice, tolerance, faith and focus.

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3. Bhakthi Yoga – Deals with emotions. It is also known as Spiritual
or Devotional Yoga. It is associated with divine love as it is the most
significant pathway to spiritual enlightenment through love and
devotion. In this path, an individual sees God through praises or
bhajans and engaging in worship and rituals. It is the easiest and
most popular one. It leads to purification of heart & mind. It
develops compassionate feelings and focuses on purifying the inner
self.
4. Kriya Yoga – Deals with energy. It is also known as Physical Yoga.
In this several body postures are performed through meditation
techniques of energy and breath control. In this development of
body, mind and soul takes place. By practicing this Yoga system, the
entire human body can be energized in a short period. All the
necessary hormones & enzymes are secreted to make a healthy
body. The blood absorbs a high amount of oxygen. This enhances
the working capacity of the brain and memory becomes sharp and
a person does not get tired quickly.

16. 8. POSTURES OF YOGA
Standing Postures

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Sitting Postures

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Prone Postures

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Supine Postures

20. 9. SPECIALTY OF YOGA OVER OTHER EXERCISES
 Yoga is safe and is practiced even by kids and older people.
 There is no use of hard equipment, but only movements of the body for the
extension.
 Yoga requires only slow & safe movements of the body with normal and controlled
breathing.
 Regular practice of Yoga can help in controlling emotions and promote well-being.
 It helps develop self-discipline and self-awareness if practiced regularly.
 Besides physical benefits, Yoga also helps to benefit mentally long run.
 If you are stressed out, then practicing Yoga will bring change in your mental
behavior.
 If incorporated with meditation and breathing exercise, Yoga will help to improve
mental well-being.
 Practicing Yoga regularly can help in bringing calmness, increasing body awareness,
relief from chronic sleep patterns and others.
 Yoga works as medicine and can gradually treat almost every disease.
 It helps to make any non-functional part of getting again functional, which is a
massive buff for our modern medical science.
 Yoga cannot be said as a physical practice as it not only strengthens the inner and
outer bodies by connecting it to nature but it helps human to get control over
mental, emotional and spiritual thoughts.

21. 10. BENIFITS OF YOGA
 Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility
 Yoga protects from injury and other diseases
 Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms
 Yoga benefits heart health
 Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods
 Yoga helps you manage stress and anxiety levels.
 Yoga helps to sharpen our mind and to improve overall intelligence power.
 Yoga helps in controlling emotions and promotes well-being.
 Yoga sessions mainly include breathing exercises, meditation, stretching and
strengthening exercises.
SOME OTHER BENEFITS OF YOGA
• Reduces back pain
• Improves sleep
• Improves blood circulation
• Makes a better digestive system
• Weight Reduction
• Makes perfect body posture
• Makes skin glow
• Enhances muscle relaxation

22. 11. CONCLUSION
Yoga improves the quality of our life, and we
need to work on it regularly. The main aim of
writing this essay on Yoga is to give the
primary picture of how Yoga is beneficial for
human life in long run. You can practice or
learn Yoga from online classes or under the
expert. The ultimate aim is to make life
healthy physically and mentally fit, which is a
great challenge in this fast-packed life.
Let’s Yoga Every BODY Yoga

23. 12. QUOTES
 YOGA- “The way for a healthy body, mind and spirit”
 YOGA- “A harmony of body and mind”
 YOGA- “For health and personality”
 YOGA- “Your companion for healthy life”
 YOGA- “A manual for life”
 YOGA-“The science of living”
 YOGA- “The path to holistic health”
 YOGA- “A global language and religion”
 YOGA- “The 10 minute Indian secret solution to boost your
health and well-being”
 YOGA- “The anatomy of fitness”
 YOGA- “The positively unstoppable guidance for a healthier
and happier life”
 YOGA- “Poetry of the body” or “Physical art”