The beginnings of yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts,Rig Veda. 
The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gita.1/3
#Internationalyogaday2020
The beginnings of yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts,Rig Veda. The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gita.1/3 #Internationalyogaday2020
The beginnings of yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts,Rig Veda. The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gita.1/3 #Internationalyogaday2020
The beginnings of yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts,Rig Veda. The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gita.1/3 #Internationalyogaday2020
The beginnings of yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts,Rig Veda. The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gita.1/3 #Internationalyogaday2020
The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas & internalized it, teaching the sacrifice of the ego through self-knowledge, action(karma yoga) and wisdom (jnana yoga).
Yoga is one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. 2/3
The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas & internalized it, teaching the sacrifice of the ego through self-knowledge, action(karma yoga) and wisdom (jnana yoga).Yoga is one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. 2/3
The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas & internalized it, teaching the sacrifice of the ego through self-knowledge, action(karma yoga) and wisdom (jnana yoga).Yoga is one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. 2/3
The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas & internalized it, teaching the sacrifice of the ego through self-knowledge, action(karma yoga) and wisdom (jnana yoga).Yoga is one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. 2/3
The Upanishads took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas & internalized it, teaching the sacrifice of the ego through self-knowledge, action(karma yoga) and wisdom (jnana yoga).Yoga is one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophical traditions. 2/3
Shiva was the first yogi, also known as Adiyogi Shiva.
Shiva reached enlightenment in a place called Mount Kailash.
The story says that he had seven disciples who became known as the seven(sapt) rishis.They are considered the founders of most spiritual traditions in the world.3/3
Shiva was the first yogi, also known as Adiyogi Shiva.Shiva reached enlightenment in a place called Mount Kailash.The story says that he had seven disciples who became known as the seven(sapt) rishis.They are considered the founders of most spiritual traditions in the world.3/3
Shiva was the first yogi, also known as Adiyogi Shiva.Shiva reached enlightenment in a place called Mount Kailash.The story says that he had seven disciples who became known as the seven(sapt) rishis.They are considered the founders of most spiritual traditions in the world.3/3
Shiva was the first yogi, also known as Adiyogi Shiva.Shiva reached enlightenment in a place called Mount Kailash.The story says that he had seven disciples who became known as the seven(sapt) rishis.They are considered the founders of most spiritual traditions in the world.3/3
Shiva was the first yogi, also known as Adiyogi Shiva.Shiva reached enlightenment in a place called Mount Kailash.The story says that he had seven disciples who became known as the seven(sapt) rishis.They are considered the founders of most spiritual traditions in the world.3/3
Interesting Facts about Yoga--
*There are 196 yoga sutras.
*There are 84 classic Asanas, the Asan begin one of the 8 limbs of Yoga.
*Swami vivekanand is credited for being the greatest proponent of Yoga in West.
*Patanjali is known as the Father of Modern yoga.
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