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2. Yoga as exercise - Wikipedia

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   Yoga as exercise is a physical activity consisting mainly of postures, often connected by flowing sequences, ... then considered to be gymnastic exercises.

3. Science of yoga - Wikipedia

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   The science of yoga is the scientific basis of modern yoga as physical exercise in human sciences such as anatomy, physiology, and psychology. Yoga's effects are to some extent shared with other forms of exercise , [ O 1 ] though it differs in the amount of stretching involved, and because of its frequent use of long holds and relaxation, in ...

4. Yoga - Wikipedia

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   Yoga as exercise is part of a modern yoga renaissance, [247] a 20th-century blend of Western gymnastics and haṭha yoga pioneered by Shri Yogendra and Swami Kuvalayananda. [248] Before 1900, hatha yoga had few standing poses; the Sun Salutation was pioneered by Bhawanrao Shrinivasrao Pant Pratinidhi, the Rajah of Aundh, during the 1920s. [249]

5. Is Yoga an Effective Way to Lose Weight?

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   While yoga isn't traditionally considered a top form of aerobic exercise (it generally burns less calories than other forms of cardio), certain types of yoga that are more intense can help you ...

6. Yoga as therapy - Wikipedia

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   Yoga as therapy is the use of yoga as exercise, consisting mainly of postures called asanas, as a gentle form of exercise and relaxation applied specifically with the intention of improving health. This form of yoga is widely practised in classes, and may involve meditation , imagery, breath work (pranayama) and calming music as well as ...

7. Yoga and cultural appropriation - Wikipedia

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   In the form of yoga as exercise, using postures derived from medieval Haṭha yoga, it has become a widespread fitness practice across the western world. Yoga as exercise, along with the use that some make of symbols such as Om ‌ॐ, has been described as cultural appropriation.