Yoga: Origin, Types, and Benefits
Known for its soothing relief after each routine, yoga is practiced all through out the world. Originally from India, yoga is mentally, physically and spiritually practiced. Other than the fact the it’s from India, it is said to be related to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Yoga is from the root “yuji” that means “to control”, “to yoke” or “to unite”. Other references states that it is from the root “yujir samadhau” meaning “contemplation” or “absorption”. People who mastered the yoga practices are termed as yogi or yogini.