Yoga

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Yoga[a] (UK: /ˈjəʊɡə/, US: /ˈjoʊɡə/;) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated with its own philosophy in ancient India, aimed at controlling body and mind to attain various salvation goals, as practiced in the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions.
A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility, and well-being. Yoga is now a popular form of exercise around the world. According to a 2017 national surveyTrusted Source, one in seven adults in the United States practiced yoga in the past 12 months.
Types
Modern yoga focuses on exercise, strength, agility, and breathing. It can helpTrusted Source boost physical and mental well-being. There are many styles of yoga. A person should choose a style based on their goals and fitness level.
Types and styles of yoga include:

• Ashtanga yoga
  This type of yoga practice uses ancient yoga teachings. However, it became popular during the 1970s. Ashtanga applies the same poses and sequences that rapidly link every movement to breath.
• Bikram yoga
  People practice Bikram yoga, also known as hot yoga, in artificially heated rooms at a temperature of nearly 105oF and 40% humidity. It consists of 26 poses and a sequence of two breathing exercises.
• Hatha yoga
  This is a generic term for any type of yoga that teaches physical poses. Hatha classes usually serve as a gentle introduction to the basic poses of yoga.
• Iyengar yoga
  This type of yoga practice focuses on finding the correct alignment in each pose with the help of a range of props, such as blocks, blankets, straps, chairs, and bolsters.

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