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Sanskrit word meaning union, was developed in ancient India and involves a series of stretching postures (asanas), as well as breathing exercises and meditation.

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Yoga

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Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that is based on the philosophy of body and mental well-being through a series of stretching postures called asanas that provide greater body flexibility, greater mastery of breathing and also meditation. Yoga helps the development of health as a whole, since postures benefit relaxation, flexibility, improves blood circulation, regulates blood pressure among several benefits combined with practice.

Conscious breathing and meditation is also a practice included in Yoga that helps in reducing stress, decreases anxiety and panic attacks, which leads to greater body and mental awareness increasing the individual's quality of life.

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