Munger Yoga
Stretch Like a Tree and Calm Your Mind!
Institution
Bihar School of Yoga (est. 1963)
Founder
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Key Poses
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana), Butterfly (Bhadrasana)
Award Winner
PM's Award for Outstanding Yoga Promotion
Watch and Learn! 📺
Munger is home to the world-famous Bihar School of Yoga, established in 1963! It is the world's first yoga university, attracting students from all continents to learn ancient mental and physical wellness. In 2019, it received the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga. Doing yoga daily helps kids stretch their bodies, build muscle strength, improve concentration for schoolwork, and find inner peace and calm. Easy poses like the Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) improve body balance, while the Butterfly Pose (Bhadrasana) keeps the hips flexible.
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In which city of Bihar is the world-famous Bihar School of Yoga located?
What is the primary benefit of practicing the Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)?
Which prestigious national award did the Munger Bihar School of Yoga win in 2019?
Check out the cute drawings of animal yoga poses in your workbook! Try doing the 'Vrikshasana' (Tree Pose) by balancing on one leg, and the 'Bhadrasana' (Butterfly Pose) by flapping your knees. Use a green pencil to trace the leafy branches framing the poses!
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