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Yoga (/ˈjoʊɡə/ (listen);[1] Sanskrit: योग, lit. 'yoke' or 'union' pronounced [joːɡɐ])

is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which
originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind,
recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind (Chitta) and
mundane suffering (Duḥkha). There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices,
and goals[2] in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism,[3][4][5] and traditional and
modern yoga is practiced worldwide.[6]

tadaasam

. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

This pose teaches one to stand with majestic steadiness like a mountain. The word
‘Tada' means a mountain, that's where the name comes from. It involves the major
groups of muscles and improves focus and concentration. It is the starting position
for all the other asanas.Stand with your heels slightly apart and hang your arms
besides the torso. Gently lift and spread your toes and the balls of your feet,
then lay them softly down on the floor. Balance your body weight on your feet. Lift
your ankles and firm your thigh muscles while rotating them inwards. As you inhale,
elongate your torso and when you exhale release your shoulder blades away from your
head. Broaden your collarbone and elongate your neck. Your ears, shoulders, hips
and ankles should all be in one line. You can check your alignment by standing
against the wall initially. You can even raise your hands and stretch them. Breathe
easy.

2. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)This pose gives you a sense of grounding. It improves

your balance and strengthens your legs and back. It replicates the steady stance of
a tree. Place your right foot high up on your left thigh. The sole of the foot
should be flat and placed firmly. Keep your left leg straight and find your
balance. While inhaling, raise your arms over your head and bring your palms
together. Ensure that your spine is straight and take a few deep breaths. Slowly
exhale, bring your hands down and release your right leg. Back in the standing
position repeat the same with the other leg

6. Naukasana (Boat Pose)It tightens the abdominal muscles and strengthens shoulders
and upper back. It leaves the practitioner with a sense of stability. Lie back on
the mat with your feet together and hands by your side. Take a deep breath and
while exhaling gently lift your chest and feet off the ground. Stretch your hands
in the direction of your feet. Your eyes, fingers and toes should be in one line.
Hold till you feel some tension in your navel area as your abdominal muscles begin
to contract. As you exhale, come back to the ground and relax

Top 10 benefits of yoga

Yoga helps you in all-around fitness
Yoga benefits in weight loss
Yoga is one of the best solutions for stress relief
Yoga helps for inner peace
Yoga Improves Immunity
Practice of Yoga Offers Greater Awareness
Yoga improves relationships
Yoga Increases Energy
Yoga Gives you Better Flexibility and Posture
Yoga helps in improving intuition
Disadvantages of Yoga:
1. Risk of injury Yoga is known for being very gentle and relaxing—but it may not
be so gentle on you if you have existing muscle or skeletal problems.
2. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones lose density and can become brittle and
fragile. It is a common problem in older people, but there are several risk factors
that make it more likely to happen earlier.
3. Untrained instructors The biggest risk is that they do not follow proper
alignment for each pose. This leads to incorrect body positioning which can lead to
injury, or make it
difficult for people to get benefits from their poses.
4. Overdoing yoga
Overdoing yoga is a real risk that many enthusiasts of the exercise don’t consider.
Although it is beneficial for some conditions, overdoing yoga can actually be bad
for you and cause more harm than good.
5. Not everyone can handle hot yoga(bikram yoga)
Yoga in hot environment is very strenuous. The extreme heat and lack of oxygen may
place unneeded stress on the body, especially when done repeatedly over a long
period of time.
6. Dehydration
The risk of dehydration is a serious concern for many of the people who practice
hot yoga.
8. Steep learning curve
Yoga has a steep learning curve. While beginners can certainly do the easier asanas
right away, the more advanced techniques will come after years of practice.
9. Yoga develops passive rather than active strength
Yoga focuses on strengthening your core and balance by increasing your mind-body
connection.