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What is Yoga?

Yoga

Yoga is defined in the American Heritage College Dictionary as “1. A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. 2. A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind.”

What's important to note is that yoga in NOT defined as a religion or lifestyle. It is a union between body and mind, which is beneficial to physical and mental health.

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