Yoga

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Yoga is a great activity of improving flexibility, balance, and strength. There are many different forms of Yoga, and many different poses. Yoga is very popular and most recreation facilities offer classes, it is also a great way to meet new people.

[edit] Origin

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Buddhism and Hinduism. In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. In Jainism it refers to the sum total of all activities—mental, verbal and physical.

Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include: