1, the origin of ancient yoga:
Classical Yoga: The earliest idea of yoga can be found in the Vedic literature of ancient India. Vedas record various ways of spiritual practice, including some thoughts related to yoga.
The appearance of Yoga Sutra: From the 3rd century BC to the 5th century BC, the basic ideas of yoga began to be systematically described and summarized in Yoga Sutra, which became a guide for yoga practice.
2. The development of yoga in different historical periods:
Medieval development: In the Middle Ages, yoga further developed and differentiated into different schools and genres. Some yogis pursue spiritual improvement, while others pay attention to physical health and flexibility.
Modern Introduction to the West: With the passage of time, the concept of yoga was introduced to western countries. 1At the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 20th century, yoga gradually attracted the attention of western scholars and practitioners, and began to spread to Europe and America.
From the end of the 20th century to the present: At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 20th century, yoga fitness, as a popular fitness method, developed rapidly all over the world. People began to realize that yoga is not only a traditional exercise, but also a comprehensive fitness exercise to promote health and balance body and mind.
3, the characteristics and influence of yoga fitness:
Balance of body and mind: Yoga pays attention to breathing, meditation and the improvement of body flexibility, and balances body and mind by practicing different poses.
Emphasis on breathing and posture: Yoga emphasizes the correct breathing style and posture, and promotes the softness and strength of the body through these exercises.
Spiritual cultivation: Yoga also emphasizes spiritual cultivation, which helps people to deal with stress, anxiety and emotional problems better.
Yoga fitness, as an ancient way of physical and mental exercise, has been paid more and more attention in modern society. It is not only a kind of physical exercise, but also a way of life, which realizes physical and mental balance through breathing, meditation and physical exercise. Its long history and rich cultural connotation make yoga fitness a healthy way deeply loved and believed by people.