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The Resume

    Born in India
    Form of mental and physical exercise/discipline that originated in India circa 3300-1700 BC
    Known for its practitioners adapting different poses or positions while meditating to obtain physical/spiritual benefits
    Organized into five basic schools; Raja, Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Hatha
    Practitioners hope to improve their physical health and to achieve 'Mokha' (liberation from suffering)
    The term yoga means to control, unite, or yoke

Why Yoga might be annoying:

    A complete physical exercise program would still require some type of aerobics and resistance training.
    It practitioners are know as yogi or yogini.
    A lot of its practitioners are into Eastern and/or New Age spirituality and some of its teachers try to push it on their students.
    Because of that, its practice is strongly discouraged by many Christian groups and very directly by the Catholic Church.
    There are yoga competitions. Say what?
    In the West, most of its practitioners are wealthy Caucasians who ignore its rejection of materialism.
    Many of its followers are vegetarians.

Why Yoga might not be annoying:

    Its practice, development, and history are intertwined with Buddhism, Hinduism, the Sanskrit language, and the history of India in a fascinating and profound way.
    Its physical health benefits are undeniable and its practice encourages its practitioners to adopt a more healthful lifestyle and reject materialism.
    It's a great way to meet girls!
    No one has ever started a war over yoga, they have no televangelists, and yogis don't stone adulteresses or burn witches at the stake.

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    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 74 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 95 Votes: 56.84% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 64.41% Annoying