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Unit

4
Yoga

Introduction

Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices. It is derived from sanskrit
word. It is a kind of self-discipline. It is a life style which plays an important role
in personality development. It is a kind of medical science that deals with both
physical and mental diseases. It is a collection of spiritual knowledge that helps to
recognize one’s own body and mind. Yoga is a kind of collective pattern aiming to

keep body, mind and soul healthy. It plays important role to keep body, mind and
soul fresh and pleasurable. Maharsi Patanjali is the first person to bring yoga into
practice. Yoga can be practiced individually as well as in group. Regular practice of
yoga strengthens internal and external body organs and systems. Similarly, it keeps
the body free from diseases and weakness. Yoga plays a vital role in maintaining
maximum physical and mental health as well as for developing maximum capacity
on the part of students and players. Yoga is necessary to be safe from different
accidents, keeping body and mind conscious and well-conditioned. There are eight
part of yoga. They are:

i. Yam

ii. Niyam(a)
iii. Asana

iv. Pranayam(a)

v. Pratyahar(a)
vi. Dharana

vii. Dhyan(a) and

viii. Samadhi
Among these types, we are practicing some of the asanas and pranayams of yoga
in this unit.

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