Yoga Definition, Yoga Asanas, Benefits of Yoga – Vedyou

Yoga originated as a group of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines.

It began in the Indus-Saraswati civilisation more than 5,000 years ago.

The Rig Veda is the first text that mentions the word yoga.

Yoga exercise also known as asanas (Posture or poses), an exercise for specific body parts and pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate the body with mind and soul.

Kriya: A kriya focuses on the effort necessary to move energy up and down the spine.

Nandhas: (Bandha uses the technique of holding muscular contractions to focus on awareness.