Yoga | Community Health

Yoga is a holistic practice originating from ancient India, encompassing physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to achieve liberation and self-awareness. With roots in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, yoga has evolved into various modern forms, practiced globally for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The practice has a rich history, dating back to the Vedic period, with systematic concepts emerging in the fifth and sixth centuries BCE. Today, yoga is recognized by the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] as a valuable tool for promoting health and preventing diseases. According to a study published in the [[national-institutes-of-health|National Institutes of Health]] journal, yoga has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in patients with chronic pain. With over 300 million practitioners worldwide, yoga has become a cultural phenomenon, with influences from [[indian-culture|Indian culture]], [[buddhism|Buddhism]], and [[jainism|Jainism]].