How old is yoga?

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Yoga's origins can be traced to northern India over 5,000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in ancient sacred texts called the Rig Veda.
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Yoga is as old as human civilization. As it's all about mind and life style. I am sure many of them would have lived a balanced and fulfilling life even as jungle dwellers..
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it is 5000 years old ,1st Yogi is lord Shiva known as adi Yogi.
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