Yoga is an ancient practice with possible Indian origins. It promotes mental and physical health through movement, meditation, and breathing techniques. Regular yoga practice can improve stamina, strength, serenity, flexibility, and overall health. The central tenet of yoga is the union of the mind, body, and spirit. There are six yoga branches. Each branch has a distinct emphasis and set of characteristics.

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• Hatha yoga: This is the physical and mental branch that aims to prime the body and mind.

• Raja yoga: This branch involves meditation and strict adherence to a series of disciplinary steps known as the eight limbs of yoga.

• Karma yoga: This is a path of service that aims to create a future free from negativity and selfishness.

• Bhakti yoga: This aims to establish the path of devotion, a positive way to channel emotions and cultivate acceptance and tolerance.

• Jnana yoga: This branch of yoga is about wisdom, the path of the scholar, and developing the intellect through study.

• Tantra yoga: This is the pathway of ritual, ceremony, or consummation of a relationship.

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