User:Sarvaniyogasala/sandbox

Introduction
Sarvani Yogasala is a yoga center/studio that was found in June 2023 near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, by Nithya Ramkumar. It offers yoga programs for Women and Kids. The vision is "To make the world as physically and mentally healthy". The word Sarvani means "Omnipresent; Perfect"

History
"Yoga" is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. It encompasses a wide range of practices, techniques, and philosophies aimed at achieving harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. The word "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning to unite or join.

The history of yoga dates back thousands of years to the Indus Valley Civilization, where artifacts depicting yoga-like postures have been found. However, yoga as a systematic practice is primarily documented in ancient Indian texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita. It was further developed and refined in texts like Patanjali's "Yoga Sutras," which laid the foundation for classical yoga.

1. Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) to enhance physical strength, flexibility, and balance. It is often practiced as a precursor to other forms of yoga.

2. Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga emphasizes devotion and love for a higher power. Practitioners engage in rituals, chanting, and prayer to cultivate a deep spiritual connection.

3. Raja Yoga
Raja Yoga, also known as "Royal Yoga," involves meditation and mental discipline to achieve self-realization and control over the mind.

Benefits
Yoga offers a plethora of benefits for practitioners, including improved flexibility, reduced stress, enhanced concentration, and a sense of overall well-being. Regular practice has been linked to better cardiovascular health, increased body awareness, and a strengthened immune system.

Modern Yoga Practices
In the 20th and 21st centuries, yoga gained immense popularity globally. Various schools and styles of yoga emerged, catering to different preferences and goals. Notable figures such as B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, Sivananda Yoga, Vethathiri Maharishi Yoga and Bikram Choudhury contributed to the spread of yoga through their teachings.

Controversies and Criticisms
While yoga is generally regarded as beneficial, controversies have arisen around issues like cultural appropriation, commercialization, and unethical behavior by some teachers. These concerns have prompted discussions within the yoga community and beyond.

Program and classes:

 * Yoga for Beginners
 * It covers warmup exercises, 20+Stretchs, yoga asanas and Pranayama
 * Intermediate Yoga Programs
 * It includes Beginners courses, flexible asanas, asanas variations and meditation
 * Advanced Yoga Programs
 * It includes Intermedia courses, different Pranayama and chakra yoga
 * Yoga for children
 * Yoga for elders
 * Yoga for weight loss and PCOD program