The statistics on yoga show that its popularity is growing every year, and more and more money is being spent on classes, clothing and equipment. It is a practice that is gaining more and more, which can only be a good news.
We have selected some interesting things about the practice of yoga, from the dozens that characterize this discipline:
Yoga appeared in India 5,000 years ago
Yoga is not a religion. It is a science of well-being and youth, whose purpose is to harmonize body, mind and soul.
Until 1937, yoga was practiced only by men
72% of yoga practitioners are women
Most practitioners are under the age of 44
The name of men who practice yoga is "yogis", while the name of women who practice is "yoginis"
There are over 100 styles of yoga worldwide, including Hatha Yoga or newer styles that are growing in popularity such as Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga or Aerial Yoga
At any given time, there are over 60 million posts about yoga on Instagram
Yoga can work every muscle in the human body
Practicing yoga at least twice a week relieves depression and prevents cardiovascular disease
Yoga helps in weight loss
Yoga helps increase self-confidence
Improves sleep quality
Increases the body's flexibility and develops it harmoniously
Reduces blood cholesterol levels
Strengthens the bones and muscles of the body
Global spending on yoga is estimated at $ 80 billion
Research has shown that practicing yoga regularly can slow down aging
Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung was among the first Westerners to study yoga in depth
Yoga is considered one of the first and most successful products of globalization
Discover your own wellbeing and sign up for yoga classes that you can practice from the comfort of your home:
TUNE INTO YOUR BODY YOGA FLOW, April 09, 2021
BREATHE INTO YOUR BODY PRANAYAMA CLASS, April 16, 2021
POWER YOGA CLASS, April, 23 2021