International Yoga Day 21June 2024 :-

Introduction – (asana)

Yoga is a set of spiritual, physical and mental practices that originated in ancient India andthen Yoga literally means to add or Yoga combines physical exercise, body postures (asanas), meditation, breathing techniques and exercise (asana) , The word itself means ‘Yoga’ or the union of the physical with the spiritual within oneself and Yoga is one of the six darshanas (six philosophies) of Hindu philosophy and These 6 philosophies are known as Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedantab beside its Patanjali, Gautam, Kanad, Kapil, Jaimini and Badarayana are considered to be the originators of these philosophies ,The initial indications of these philosophies are also found in the Upanishads.

Origin of Yoga :- (asana)

There is no consensus on the exact time period of the origin of yoga and Some researchers believe that it originated during the Indus Valley Civilization period, others say that yoga originated from the pre-Vedic era in eastern India beside its Some experts believe that it originated in the Vedic era or Yoga has been systematically explained in early Buddhist texts, Madhya Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita etc also In the modern era, gurus like Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Paramahansa Yogananda, Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharshi etc. contributed to the development and popularization of yoga all over the world, The word Yoga is first used in a verse of Rigveda for the Sun God rising in the morning.

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra :-

The Yoga Sutras are a collection of about 195 sutras or aphorisms written in Sanskrit and It was composed by the sage Patanjali, drawing on previous works on yoga and older traditions, Its composition is believed to be between 500 BC and 400 AD beside its In this treatise, Patanjali describes yoga as having eight limbs (ashtanga)and They are Yama (restraint), Niyama (observance), Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (absorption) , During the medieval period, it was translated into about 40 Indian languages ​​and also into Arabic and Old Javanese. The Yoga Sutras were almost forgotten in modern times until Swami Vivekananda revived it and took it to the West.

7 Types of Yoga :-

Yoga helps in increasing physical and mental consciousness. Modern yoga is a method that has developed with a focus on exercise, strength, flexibility and breathing. There are many styles of modern yogi (Yoga Poses). Detailed information about different types and styles of yoga is given below –
1.Ashtanga Yoga – This yoga style became most popular during the last few decades. In this type of yoga, the ancient teachings of yoga are used. Ashtanga yoga combines the practice of rapid breathing. It mainly coordinates 6 postures.
2.Bikram Yoga – Bikram Yoga is mainly performed in an artificially heated room. Where the temperature is around 105 degrees (105° Fahrenheit) and 40 percent humidity. It is also known as Hot Yoga. There are a total of 26 poses in this yoga and a sequence of two breathing exercises. 3. Hatha Yoga – This is a general term for any yoga through which physical postures are learned. Hatha yoga serves as an introduction to the basic yoga postures. 4. Iyengar Yoga – In this type of yoga, all the postures are done using various props like blanket, pillow, chair and round long pillows etc. 5. Jivamukti Yoga – Jivamukti means “liberation while alive .”This form of yoga emerged around the year 1984. Later it was incorporated into spiritual teachings and yoga practices. In Jivamukti Yoga, the focus is on increasing the movement between two postures rather than focusing on any one posture and This meditation (focus) is called Vinyasa, Each class has a theme, which is explored through yoga scriptures, chanting, meditation, asana, pranayama and music or Physically intense activities are done in Jivamukti Yoga. 6. Kripalu Yoga – Kripalu Yoga teaches the practitioner to know, accept and learn from his/her body. Practitioners of Kripalu Yoga learn to practice at their own level by looking inward. Its classes start with breathing exercises and gentle stretching of the body. There is also a series of rest periods afterwards. 7. Kundalini Yoga – Here Kundalini means being coiled like a snake. Kundalini Yoga is a system of meditation. Through this, the work of bringing out the suppressed internal energy is done.

2024 Yoga Theme

The 2024 theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” highlights how yoga not only enhances personal health but also contributes to social well-being and It underscores the interconnectedness of individual and collective health, promoting yoga as a tool for personal growth and societal betterment .This year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate the event on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.