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...There are four stages of yoga evolution, until we came to practice it nowadays. The stages are pre-classical Yoga, Classical yoga, Post-classical yoga, and Modern yoga.

pre-classical Yoga

The Upanishad (Gnostic texts) appeared between 1800-1500 B.C. It contains 200 scriptures, which explained the transcendental self, (atman) and its relationship with the reality (Brahman). Karma principles originated with the Upanishads.

Vyasa was a great sage in 1400 B.C, he had categorized the Vedic hymns into four texts we use nowadays, and they are:

1. Sama Veda (knowledge of chants)
2. Yajur Veda (knowledge of sacrifice)
3. Rig Veda (knowledge of praise)
4. Atharva Veda (knowledge of Atharvan)

Rishabha was a great yoga teacher in 1200 B.C; he had started the Jainism tradition, and this is due to the liberation of the spirit.

Again, an urbanization began along the Ganges River in 1000 B.C. Lord Buddha spread the Buddhism which focuses on meditation and ethics, ignoring physical postures. Buddhism is somehow similar to Hinduism. A few years later, the Buddhism canonical scriptures were structured.

Jaimini was a disciple of Vyasa; he had composed Mimamsa Sutra (Hinduism text) in 300 B.C. However, emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism ...more

yoga For The Elderly

... increase even more in the next decade. There are several reasons why it is so important to teach yoga to elderly people.

There are some general precautions to keep in mind when teaching yoga to elderly people. Teaching yoga to the elderly has enriched me very much. One other aspect that makes me feel privileged to be teaching the elderly is their surrender during relaxation, and even more during the deep final relaxation (yoga nidra).

After nine weeks of participating in an iyengar yoga program designed for senior citizens, 24 elderly females had a faster stride, an increased flexibility in the lower extremities, an improved single-leg stance and increased confidence in walking and balance, according to the findings of researchers at Temple

University's Gait Study Center.

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yoga - For Better Tomorrow

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yoga is a system of spiritual, mental and physical training that is suitable for people for all ages. It calms the mind, attuning us to the environment and concentration and mental ability are enhanced thus reducing stress and anxiety. Yoga helps fell people more relaxed and calmer as well as making them mentally alert and energetic. Although yoga is a self-form of self help therapy, and you can get the maximum benefit under the guidance of well-experienced teacher. You can find yoga classes in cities and towns all over the world. Very little is need in terms of equipments and the greatest advantage is that you c...more

Yoga

...>Yoga originated in India. It is considered one of the most ancient forms of self-improvement exercise in history. Yoga was formally documented around 200BC by one of India's most famous Yoga masters, Patanjali, who wrote the 'Yoga Sutras'.

Traditionally though, the ancient art of Yoga is passed down from Master to student and so on.However, throughout the years, Yoga has undergone many changes and...more

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