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Updated: 7 Sep 2020
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Yoga (योग; ) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term "yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga, yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the postures called asanas. The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions; it is mentioned in the Rigveda, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements. The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Upanishads. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE, and gained prominence in the West in the 20th century. Hatha yoga texts emerged sometimes between the 9th and 11th century with origins in tantra. Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the West, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century with his adaptation of yoga tradition, excluding asanas. Outside India, it has developed into a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief and relaxation technique. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. One of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism is also called Yoga, which has its own epistemology and metaphysics, and is closely related to Hindu Samkhya philosophy. The impact of postural yoga on physical and mental health has been a topic of systematic studies, with evidence that regular yoga practice yields benefits for low back pain and stress. On December 1, 2016, yoga was listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
Athlete, Master
22 followers
73 FLIISTs
almost 5 years ago
What is my favorite yoga pose? Actually it is now the Archer and of course the Hanumanasana, it is the split, and the Lotus position is very nice, feel like firm.
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Actress, Model
42 followers
164 FLIISTs
5 years ago
Doing yoga a couple of times a week is a really big part of my regimen.
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Scientist, Superhero
14 followers
26 FLIISTs
almost 5 years ago
Banner works at a soda bottling factory in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, while searching for a cure for his condition. On the Internet, he collaborates with a colleague he knows only as "Mr. Blue", and to whom he is "Mr. Green". He also learns Yoga techniques to help keep control, and has not transformed in five months.
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Actress, Musician
278 followers
84 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Additionally, Gaga regularly practices yoga and loves a good SoulCycle sweat sesh.
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Actress, Entrepreneur
18 followers
90 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
"I remember when I started doing yoga and people were like, 'What is yoga? She's a witch. She's a freak.' Forgive me if this comes out wrong, but I went to do a yoga class in L.A. recently and the 22-year-old girl behind the counter was like, 'Have you ever done yoga before?' And literally I turned to my friend, and I was like, 'You have this job because I've done yoga before.'"
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Entrepreneur, Writer
23 followers
159 FLIISTs
almost 5 years ago
Does Richard Branson practice meditation or yoga? Yes, yoga and Thai Chi keep him focused.
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Actress
9 followers
79 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
I love yoga. I find that it really helps de-stress me and I end up being more productive when I have taken that time to center myself.
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Actress
17 followers
47 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
I also do yoga.
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Actress
22 followers
96 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Exercise: Bryan Kest Power Yoga online. “I used to work out at his studio in Santa Monica, but now I do it when I’m traveling.”
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Actress
15 followers
32 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Kate is a huge fan of yoga. The moves help her build functional strength while also keeping her muscles limber and loose—something that’s vital when performing her own stunts!
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Actress, Artist
18 followers
133 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
plans: turn off my phone, put some oil in my hair, put a face mask on, either do yoga or read my book, journal about my day (some intentional writing to help my brain process things in a healthy way rather than an anxious/pessimistic way) & then get 8 hours before work tomorrow
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Musician
47 followers
122 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
I like to do a mixture of yoga or spinning or sometimes if I don't have time and I'm on tour I do like a quick ab workout.
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Actress, Model
19 followers
132 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Love my weekly yoga sesh with the absolute best @colindunsmuir. Keeps me balanced and focus and sane - and I love that you all can join in too
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Actress, Musician
13 followers
40 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
I started searching spiritually, religion, all of it. Self-help, life coach, meditation, yoga, more meditation. Different types of working out; Just trying to find how do I be the best me?
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Actress
111 followers
65 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
“I run, do pilates regularly and do yoga sometimes. I don’t have an eating plan, but I try to eat healthy most of the time.”
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Musician
13 followers
51 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Another day at yoga .... consistency is key. With me it’s sort of like prayer. Such a beautiful day ...
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Actress
18 followers
69 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Day 2! Meditation for acceptance Day 2 of yoga and meditation with @chelsealovesyoga
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Actress
37 followers
34 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Roberts says she employs the power of daily yoga.
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