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Yoga is one among the classical philosophical systems of India. It is an art and science of healthy living since from the ancient time. The teachings of Yoga can found from early Vedic period in various recourses such as Puranas,Epics,Shruitis and Smrutis. Historical evidences s of the existence of the practice of Yoga can be found in the fossils of Indus Valley civilizations which date back to nearly 5000 Years ago.

Samkhya is the oldest philosophy of India. Yoga adopts its teachings in a systematized way.Maharshi Patanjali  organized the principles and practices of Yoga in classical work known as Patanjala Yoga Sutras which is fondly called as Yoga Philosophy or Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali. The text is comprehensive guide to understand the Aims, objectives of Yoga including the practical methodology to achieve it.

The foundations of Yoga are found in various practical methodologies such as Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. These approaches are known as schools of Yoga. The fundamental practices of Yoga Include the moral principles to regulate the code of conduct in the society as well as that of the individual practitioner of Yoga.Asanas,Pranyama and Prathyahara are practiced to purify the mind and body. This purification is strong foundation to move in the practice of higher practices of Yoga such as Dharana,Dhyana and Samadhi.



Yoga in India was brought to the lime light by the modern yoga gurus. They nurtured the development of the Yoga through various traditions and sadhana such as Sivananda Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga Satyananda Yoga. The Indian Yoga Masters like Swami Sivananda Saraswati and Tirumala Krishnamacarya taught Yoga thousands of people and propagated the health benefits of Yoga.

Study and practice of yoga gained its prominence through the realization of its advantages in the recent decades, Various Yoga institutions in India and abroad are offering the most comprehensive training in Yoga. These training courses are designed to provide the teachings of theory and practical in Yoga. The applied aspects of the Subject such as Yoga therapy is being quite useful helping the health care systems to prevent many of the psychosomatic diseases

The quality in the training is monitored through the credentialing systems like the Yoga Alliance Registry in the international level. Many of the eminent yogis and teachers are continuously striving hard to share the authentic message of yoga around the world .The practices of Yoga are contributing for the achievement of the best possible health of the mind and body.

This perennial wisdom of the ancient India is accepted globally because of its valuable contributions to the health and happiness of the mankind. Every Year on June 21st  International Yoga Day is celebrated by millions of people around the world in the honor of the great contributions.