Yoga for health

An introduction to the ancient science of Yoga. Yoga is the disciplining of all human powers - physical, metal, moral and spiritual. Then aim is not only bodily strength but health, stamina and mental awareness - qualities that people need whether at work or play. This documentary shows some Asanas which, if practised, can serve as a foundation of good health.

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Credits

producer

M. Bhavnani

production company

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

director

A. Bhaskar Rao

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places

India

Production dates

1951

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012223

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Discipline

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Discipline

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Meditation

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Yoga

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Yoga

Short films

Short films → Short films - India

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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India, 1951

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