On this International Yoga Day, learn about THESE 5 lesser-known yoga facts!

Call it a philosophy, science or the art of living, yoga's traditional roots have found their ground all across the world as one of the most effective means of having a balanced body, mind and soul. Its popularity has scaled beyond the Indian epicentre, thanks to the multiple celebrity endorsements and testimonials, to aggregate a global following at present.

Dated back 5,000 years, there's a lot to this science that does not meet the eyes - with its philosophy lost, found, translated, inferred at a varied graph in the long span. And though its widespread mechanics and history are too overwhelming, we have got you these 5 amazing facts about yoga, to help you grasp its origin, scope, reputation and significance.

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Ancient yogis and philosophers believe that each individual has limited number of breaths in their life. Therefore, it makes proper sense to take each breath slowly and deeply, to stretch our time- which is exactly the essence of yoga! This International Yoga Day, make sure you're doing your pranayamas right, for a happy and healthy life!