Is there anyone who has not had yoga classes in school? Why do you think it was made compulsory? There might be many who did not like to participate in yoga sessions. There are so many reasons why you do not want to practise yoga. Maybe you could not get a pose right, or since it was difficult for you to touch your toes without bending your knees while your friends could place their palms on the ground so easily without much effort when you were struggling to just be able to touch the tip of your toe at the least. This article on yoga is for you, for those who think yoga is not their cup of tea and also for those who feel incomplete without an hour of yoga every day.

The Origin of Yoga

Yoga is a practice that involves the physical, mental and spiritual self. It was a discipline that originated in ancient India and was aimed at instilling peace of mind and body with concentration, meditation, postures and breathing. Yoga can be said to have over 5000 years of history and is probably one of the oldest ways to keep track of your mind and body.

History reveals that it was Indian monks who spread their knowledge of yoga in the West. Yoga styles range from gentle to physically demanding postures. Not every pose is recommended for everyone practising yoga.