Is yoga considered exercise?

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COACHING SINCE 2000 To till day

Yes yoga should be considered as exercise.. You get several health benefits
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Yoga is a join of body,mind and soul.Yoga works physically and mentally.There are yoga postures and pranayam in yoga.There is physical activity which is systematic and scientific.Therefore,yoga is not exercise.The aim of yoga is different than exercise.
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COACHING SINCE 2000 To till day

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Yes.yoga is an exercise with proper breathing.
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