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What is the origin of yoga?
What is the origin of yoga?
- Indian Ascetic practices (correct)
- Egyptian Pharaonic rituals
- Ancient Greek athletic exercises
- Chinese Taoist traditions
Which civilization depicted figures in yoga or meditation poses?
Which civilization depicted figures in yoga or meditation poses?
- Mesopotamian Civilization
- Indus Valley Civilization (correct)
- Mayan Civilization
- Ancient Egyptian Civilization
What does Hatha yoga focus on?
What does Hatha yoga focus on?
- Using physical techniques to preserve and channel vital force or energy (correct)
- Dance and movement therapy
- Aerobic exercises and high-intensity training
- Mental relaxation and meditation
What does yoga as exercise mainly consist of?
What does yoga as exercise mainly consist of?
In what form has Yoga philosophy become familiar across the world?
In what form has Yoga philosophy become familiar across the world?
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Yoga's Origin
Yoga's Origin
Yoga originated from ancient Indian ascetic practices.
Indus Valley Yoga
Indus Valley Yoga
Ancient Indus Valley Civilization art depicted figures in yoga or meditation poses.
Hatha Yoga Focus
Hatha Yoga Focus
Hatha yoga concentrates on using physical methods to control and direct life force.
Modern Yoga Exercise
Modern Yoga Exercise
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Global Yoga Philosophy
Global Yoga Philosophy
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Study Notes
Origin of Yoga
- The origin of yoga dates back to ancient India, over 5,000 years ago.
Early Depictions of Yoga
- The Indus Valley Civilization, which existed around 3300-1900 BCE, depicted figures in yoga or meditation poses.
Hatha Yoga
- Hatha yoga focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama).
Yoga as Exercise
- Yoga as exercise mainly consists of postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation.
Global Familiarity of Yoga Philosophy
- Yoga philosophy has become familiar across the world in the form of a physical, mental, and spiritual practice.
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