Misconception about Yoga By Dr. Hemraj Koirala.pptx

Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in India, is often misunderstood in modern times. Beyond its physical postures, yoga is a comprehensive system promoting mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual growth. This presentation explores common misconceptions about yoga, clarifying its true essence and multidimensional benefits for holistic well-being.

1. MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOGA Dr. Hemraj Koirala Acting Director Kathmandu University Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital Panauti-05, Chaukot, Kabhrepalanchok, Nepal

2. Misconception A bout Yoga Yoga is a mystic discipline. Yoga is not meant for ordinary people One need to become Sanyasi for Practicing Yoga. One has necessarily to live in a forest, shun society and family, have to keep either long Hair or shaved totally, wear a special costume, etc. Yoga is only about physical postures Yoga is only for flexible people: Yoga is a religion: Yoga is only for women: Yoga is always calm and peaceful: H atha Yoga is done by forcefully. Yoga is only for young, fit people:

3. Misconception A bout Yoga Yoga is for ascetics and not for ordinary people. Misconceptions related to age, caste, low-high, healthy, unhealthy, women, men. Yoga is an occultism. Yoga is a philosophy. Yoga is a medicine. Yoga is an exercise. Yoga is for enhancing capabilities in specific areas such as education, sports, beauty, profession, military, police, politics. Yoga is only a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. Yoga is only for alleviating physical and mental fatigue.

4. The Sources of Misconception 1) Hearsay, imaginary, fabricated things 2) Superficial ostentation or external ostentation. 3) Limited definitions. 4) Limited communal perspective. 5) Incomplete view of yoga. 6) Lack of discrimination between means and ends regarding Yoga. 7) Ignorance about the physical meaning of Yoga.

5. The Fact about Yoga 1. Yoga is for all ages, castes, ethnicity, healthy/unhealthy, male/female . 2. No special tools or equipment are necessary to do yoga, hence it is less costly and economic. 3 . Suitable for any place and season . 4. Low energy expenditure and Maximum benefits.

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