25 Amazing Yoga Facts

Posted by Anirban Trank on October 4th, 2019

Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual activities or exercises, originating in ancient India. It is a discipline that improves and develops ones inherent power in a
balanced way. It offers a complete way towards self- realization and a means to unite the individual spirit with the universal spirit of God. It also has multiple benefits, physically, emotionally and psychologically.

Here are 25 amazing facts about Yoga brought to you by Vedyou:

1. Yoga originated in India and is inspired by Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

2. It is about 5000 years old and one of the oldest physical discipline known to exist.

3. The word ‘Yoga’ is taken from Sanskrit language and it means Union or Yoke.

4. Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well- being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.

5. There are 196 Yoga Sutras or aphorisms and 84 classic Yoga Asanas.

6. The Guinness Book of World Records currently lists 85-year-old Bette Calman from Australia as the world’s oldest yoga teacher.

7. Yoga is a fountain of youth. You are as young till your spine is flexible.

8. Regular Yoga practice improves Sex and orgasms. It prevents premature ejaculation and makes you better in bed.

9. Male yoga practitioners are known as ‘Yogis’ and female practitioners are referred to as ‘Yoginis’.

10. There are more than 100 styles of Yoga including Iyenger, Hatha, and popular styles like Aerial Yoga and Hot Yoga.

11. Yoga also delays ageing. It is one of the greatest benefit of Yoga that it delays the aging process.

12. Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.

13. Yoga was originally practiced as a form of healing. It is a complementary therapy alongside various treatments.

14. Until 1937 Yoga Classes were just for men and women were not invited. Just men were allowed to join and enter Yoga classes.

15. After US officially registering the discipline as an official sport, it has also become an active Olympic sport.

16. Originally yoga practitioners used animal skin and grass as a mat for their postures. It help them in better grip and balance.

17. The first yoga mat was created in 1982 by Angela Farmer who used carpet underlay to create a sticky surface while teaching yoga.

18. Yoga works every muscle in your body and it strengthens and stretches the muscles.

19. Yoga boosts immunity and keeps the diseases away, keeping you healthy.

20. Those suffering from anxiety could benefit from practicing yoga. Also going to a yoga class twice a week relives depression.

21. Yoga benefits individuals who suffer from lower back pain. Additionally, it flexes the spine, pelvis and the hips.

22. Yoga can improve the cognitive functioning of patients with schizophrenia. It also treats such
diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.

23. Yoga can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases.

24. Hot yoga improves your physical fitness and improves your immune system.

25. Prisoners in India can reduce their sentence by getting top marks in a yoga test. Also yoga helps inmates to improve their mental and physical health.

So these are some amazing facts about Yoga. So, include yoga in your daily routine and keep yourself fit, healthy and active.