According to Vedic philosophy, the individual self is separated from the transcendent self, and this separation is the root cause of human suffering. Union of the individual self with the divine is considered yoga. Yoga seeks to integrate all aspects of ourselves and balance body and mind through a continual process of self-observation and acceptance that things constantly change.
The document outlines the key concepts of Raja Yoga according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It discusses the five states of mind, four virtues, five afflictions, obstacles in meditation, three classes of aspirants, and the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga which include yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Raja Yoga focuses on controlling the mind through meditation and achieving a superconscious state.
The document provides an overview of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a 15th century text that is a foundational scripture of Hatha yoga. It describes the text as illuminating physical, mental and spiritual problems for yoga practitioners. It outlines the four chapters of the text, which cover asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas, and samadhi. The summary highlights some of the key practices taught, including various asanas, pranayamas like nadi shodhana, and mudras and bandhas that channel energy and arouse particular states of mind.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, DEFINITION,ORIGIN,THEORY OF EVOLUTION, ACCORDING TO SANKHY, ACCORDING TO YOGA
THE SCHOOLS OF YOGA, BHAVANA YOG, PRANASAMYAMA YOGA,APPLICATIONS OF YOGA, EDUCATION,THERAPY
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
HEALTH PROMOTION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
1. The document provides an introduction to the Yoga Vashishtha, an ancient Indian spiritual text composed by Valmiki that details a dialogue between Prince Rama and the sage Vashishtha.
2. Over the course of 22 days, Vashishtha uses stories, lectures, and dialogues to help Rama attain self-realization and understand that the individual self and material world are illusions, and that the only reality is Divine Consciousness.
3. The essence of the philosophy expressed is that creation is not separate from God but a reflection of God, and that each individual is ultimately the same indivisible Divine Consciousness rather than a physical body.
This document provides an introduction to yoga, including its history and eight-limbed system. It discusses yoga as a spiritual science originating from the Sanskrit word for union. The eight limbs include yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Asana refers to yoga postures developed from observing animals. Regular practice of asanas balances the endocrine system and affects the chakras and meridians. Yoga aims to achieve harmony of body, mind and spirit through its techniques.
Hatha yoga is a science that balances the body and mind through purification of nadis or energy channels. It originated in ancient Tantric texts and was developed between the 6th and 15th centuries by sages like Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath. The practice includes shatkarmas or cleansing techniques, asanas or poses, pranayama or breath control, mudras or psychic gestures, and bandhas or energy locks. These work in tandem to remove blockages in nadis, bringing homeostasis to the nervous system and awakening psychic abilities.
Patanjali's Yoga Sutra outlines the classical yoga philosophy and practice. It defines yoga as the cessation of mind fluctuations through disciplined practice and detachment. The text describes the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga - yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi - which when practiced lead to stillness of body and mind, control of senses, one-pointed concentration, absorption and ultimately liberation of the true self from identification with mind and body. The goal of yoga is to realize the seer's true nature by disentangling consciousness from matter through yoga's transformative practices.
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This document provides an overview of Patanjali Yoga Darshan. It discusses that Patanjali Yoga Darshan is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophy. The yoga sutras were composed by the sage Patanjali and contain 195 sutras divided across four chapters - Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, and Kaivalya Pada. Key concepts discussed include the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi) and the five kleshas or
Rishi Patanjali's Yoga Sutra is divided into four chapters: Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, and Kaivalya Pada. Samadhi Pada is the first chapter and discusses the definitions of yoga and samadhi, different types of samadhi, vrittis or mental fluctuations, the practice of abhyasa and vairagya, and yoga antarayas or obstacles. It defines yoga as the stilling of fluctuations in the mind and explains that unity with the divine can only arise when separated from ego or sense of self. Samadhi Pada covers two types of samadhi - conscious (samp
Patanjali's 8-fold path provides guidelines for a meaningful and purposeful life through moral and ethical conduct. It consists of yama (restraints), niyama (observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharna (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorptive contemplation). The first four stages focus on refining one's personality and gaining control over the body to prepare for the higher states of consciousness addressed in the later stages.
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Yoga Upanishads: A comparative study of YogangasSaibaba415866
This document provides a comparative study of yogangas (limbs of yoga) described in various yoga upanishads. It finds that 11 upanishads prescribe different paths of yoga, such as sadanga (6 limbs), astanga (8 limbs), and panchadasanga (15 limbs). For example, Amritanada, Kshurika, Dhyanabindu and Yoga Chudamani prescribe sadanga yoga with 6 limbs. Yogatattva, Trishikibrahmana, Mandala Brahmana, sandilya, Darsana and varaha prescribe astanga yoga with 8 limbs. Only Tejobindu Upanishad describes panchadasanga yoga with 15 limbs.
Yoga is not just physical exercises but a blend of physical and mental practices that purifies the intellect and leads to spiritual consciousness. There are different types of yoga including Hatha yoga which focuses on cleansing the mind and body, Karma yoga which emphasizes selfless service, Bhakti yoga which involves devotion to God, Jnana yoga focusing on knowledge, and Raja yoga which controls the mind through practices like meditation. Famous yogis have specialized in different types such as Mother Teresa in Karma yoga and Ramakrishna in Bhakti yoga. The ultimate goal of yoga is to unite the individual soul with the divine.
Raja yoga, also known as Ashtanga yoga or Patanjali's yoga, is divided into two parts - Bahiranga yoga (indirect path to liberation) and Antaranga yoga (direct path to liberation). Antaranga yoga consists of eight limbs - yama (social discipline), niyama (self-discipline), asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption). The yamas include non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, chastity, and non-possessiveness. The niy
This document provides an overview and summary of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a classic yoga text written by Yogi Svatmarama.
1) It begins with an introduction to Hatha yoga, discussing its origins and concepts like the mind, knowledge, aims of life, health, and afflictions. It describes Hatha yoga as a science revealed by Shiva to help overcome suffering.
2) The document then summarizes the contents and structure of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which contains 390 verses divided into four chapters covering topics like asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, and samadhi.
3) It emphasizes that H
The document summarizes the eight limbs of yoga according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The eight limbs are: yama (restraints), niyama (observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (pure contemplation). Each limb builds upon the previous one and moves the practitioner from outer restraints and observances towards inner meditation and absorption. While modern yoga focuses on postures, Patanjali viewed them as just one limb and emphasized steady and comfortable positions to aid in meditation.
Yoga originated in ancient India with roots possibly dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. The main goal of yoga is to unite the mind, body and spirit through various practices including physical poses, breathing exercises, meditation and more. Over time, different paths and branches of yoga developed within Hindu scriptures and traditions. Today, yoga is a widely popular practice globally for improving physical and mental well-being.
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The document is a compilation of information compiled by Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani in 2016. It does not contain any other details beyond repeating that it was compiled by Dr. Bhavanani in 2016.
Yoga is practiced by millions today. But in the early 1900s yoga was unkown and on the decline. What happened that led to this tranformation? This story tells you how yoga moved from the obscurity of the caves in the himalayas and into our everyday lives. The story of yoga is the story of extraordinary sacrifice and extraordinary people. Now in about 5 minutes you will get this story that has never been told in this way before!
A village doctor in South India describes his work providing medical services and health education to villagers through a health center in Auroville. He works with able assistants to provide pre-natal care and school health education, creating awareness of health issues in schools and villages through dramas and videos. As a family doctor, he offers a window into the lives of South Indian villagers.
The ancient Indian culture that is a vibrant living culture to this day has a lot to offer us in every sphere of life. The spiritual, psychological and metaphysical concepts of the great Maharishis hold true even today and it is up to us to delve into them and reap the extraordinary benefits of psycho-physiological health, happiness as well as personal and social harmony. The Rishis were visionary seers who codified innumerable concepts that may be used to produce physically, emotionally and mentally healthy individuals who would be of value for the betterment of society at large. This paper takes a look at some of these concepts culled from our ancients that would be of great value to the development of the concepts of school psychology
The Indian culture is based on the understanding that each individual has different inherent potentialities that need to be cultivated for their ultimate manifest expression. This is found in both the educational and well as health systems as evidenced through the Shat Darshanas and the Chikitsa methods of Yoga and Ayurveda. There is no, “One size fits all” in the Indian approach to either education or health care.
Children are the future and it is important to help them manifest their inherent potential in a positive manner. In the Tamil language it is often said, “vilayum payir mulayileye theriyum” meaning thereby that the potential of the tree is seen in the tender shoots themselves. The educational process must create an environment in which the learning process blossoms from within by creating an environment furthering the positive educement of healthy values and character.
The Indian system of education was centered around the Guru Kula that literally means the, “Womb of the Master”. This was a mentor centric process similar to that seen in higher education with possibilities of one-to-one interaction on a regular basis. It was a 24-hour relationship based learning process where the Guru or mentor and the student lived in the same environment facilitating interaction at multiple levels that were not limited by time or place.
This was based on the principle of stimulating a yearning for the higher concepts of being, while learning the norms of natural living. The students developed themselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually during this period of intense study at the feet of the Master.
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The 6th Foundation Day of CYTER, the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry was celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute on Tuesday, 2nd November 2016.
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A book on "Yoga Practical Notes " compiled and edited by Sri G Dayanidy, Lecturer at CYTER was released on the occasion that was graced by attendees from MGMC&RI, KGNC, CMTER, ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Yoganjali Natyalayam and Pondicherry Yogasana Association.
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The document discusses how yoga can help manage stress through its holistic approach of involving the body, mind, and spirit. It summarizes the yogic concept of the origin of disease being an imbalance resulting from one's perception and reaction to stressors. The document also outlines some of the physiological benefits of yoga practices like postures, breathing, and meditation in reducing stress and promoting health by impacting the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. It provides examples of specific yoga techniques and their role in stress management and self-regulation.
This document discusses various meditation techniques related to the chakras in the Gitananda yoga tradition. It describes dharana (concentration) and dhyana (meditation) as steps in Patanjali's eightfold path. Specific techniques covered include chakra pranayama (visualizing energy flowing through the chakras while breathing), chakra meditation (focusing awareness on each chakra center), mandala dharana (concentrating on geometric symbols representing each chakra), and mantralaya (repeating bija mantras associated with the chakras). The goal is to use these techniques to experience the chakras as conscious energy centers and achieve deeper meditative states.
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The document outlines a general approach for teaching any yoga practice in 3 steps:
1) Provide context by explaining the meaning, cultural and spiritual aspects of the practice.
2) Describe the technical details of how to perform the practice, common mistakes, benefits and contraindications with scriptural and scientific references.
3) Explain the importance of relaxation after the practice to maximize benefits.
Yoga as a mode of therapy (Yoga Chikitsa) has become extremely popular and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not merely a ‘state’ to be reached and maintained. Yoga helps the individual to establish sukha sthanam which may be defined as a dynamic sense of physical mental and spiritual well-being. .
This book is primarily an anthology of articles on Yoga and Yoga Therapy penned by Dr Ananda and others close to him that have appeared in various Yoga Journals worldwide in recent years. The aim of this collection is to stimulate and motivate Yoga enthusiasts and medical professionals alike to make an effort towards understanding the great depth and wide scope of Yoga chikitsa the application of Yoga as an integrative mode of therapy.
The need of the hour is for a symbiotic relationship between Yoga and modern science. To satisfy this need living human bridges combining the best of both worlds need to be cultivated. It is important that more dedicated scientists take up Yoga and that more Yogis study science so that we can build a bridge between these two great evolutionary aspects of our civilization. This book reiterates the concept that Yoga is all about becoming "one" with an integrated state of being and that the modern tendency of Yogopathy in contrast is more about "doing" than "being".
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The document discusses the importance of breathing at three levels - external respiration which is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and blood, internal respiration which is the exchange between blood and cells, and cellular respiration which uses oxygen to break down glucose in cells. It describes the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including how it transports gases to and from the circulatory system. It also discusses pranayama, the science of controlling the life force known as prana through controlling the breath.
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Yoga is an ancient practice that unifies mind, body, and spirit through postures, breathing, and meditation. It originated over 5,000 years ago in India and developed as several different styles, including Hatha yoga which is most common in the Western world today. Regular yoga practice offers benefits like increased flexibility, stress relief, and mindfulness.
The document summarizes the evolution and definitions of yoga over thousands of years. It traces the origins of yoga back over 5,000 years to ancient sites in India depicting yoga poses. Yoga developed through four main periods: pre-classical, classical, post-classical, and modern. Key figures like Patanjali systematized yoga into the eight limbs in the classical period. The document also provides definitions of yoga from various ancient texts emphasizing union, stilling the mind, and transcending suffering.
Yoga: Meaning And Initiation
The
term Yoga has its verbal root as Yuj in Sanskrit Yuj means joining Yujyate anena iti Yogah Yoga is
that which joins
What are the entities that are joined?
In
the traditional terminology it is joining of the individual self with the universal SELF It is an
expansion of the narrow constricted egoistic personality to an all pervasive, eternal and blissful
state of REALITY
Pātañjala
Yoga
Pātañjala
Yoga is one among the six systems of Indian philosophy known as Ṣaḍdarśanas One of the great Rishis
( Patañjali compiled the essential features and principles of Yoga (which were earlier interspersed in Yoga
Upaniṣads in the form of Sūtras ’’( and made a vital contribution to the field of Yoga, nearly 4000 years
ago (as dated by some famous western historians)
According to
Patañjali , Yoga is a conscious process of gaining mastery over the mind field (The Citta ).
The scope of Yoga as portrayed in the
Bhagavadgītā and Upaniṣads is far more comprehensive.
As Swami Vivekananda puts it "It is a means of compressing one's evolution into a single life or a few months
or even a few hours of one’s bodily existence".
In general, there is a growth process due to interactions with nature in all creation
It
may take thousands and millions of years for this natural growth that is the long, instinctive way in animals
Manas, endowed with discrimination power, conscious thinking faculty, the intellect ( and well
developed voluntary control systems, aspires to accelerate his growth
Yoga is that systematic conscious process which can compress the process of man's growth
greatly.
Yoga
is a systematic
process for accelerating
the growth of an
individual in his or her
entirety With this growth,
one learns to live at
higher states of
consciousness Key to
this all round personality
development and growth
is the culturing of mind
Yoga A State
A process for
elevating oneself
through calming
of mind Also the very
states of higher,
subtler layers of
mind,
Conceived as A
creative power in
man and that of
the reality itself
Aims
Control the mind
To integrate the body
mind & souls
Self realization by connecting one self to universal self
To possess emotional stability.
To integrate moral values.
To attain higher level of consciousness.
Thus
the aim of Yoga is Self realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to 'the state of
liberation'liberation'( or ‘ freedom’( Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony
shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice
Yoga: Art / Science
Yoga,
also referred to as the ‘yogic science’ since time immemorial, in simple terms,
can be defined as a study or practice of the mind, body, and spirit, which one undergoes
to attain unification with the universe
This
study or practice requires immense dedication and practice, and often requires
a Guru Shishya (teacher student) alliance to reach any level of perfection
Yoga, as we all know, was first practiced some 5,000 years ago during the
Practice of Yoga helps in getting better focus of mind. Meditation, being part of Yoga, teaches you how to focus better and achieve more from any activity. Dharana, which means narrowed focus on a subject by restricting Chitta (mind) is one of the 8 limbs of Ashtangayoga. It teaches you to get rid of all other thoughts from the mind and focus on the target. People have benefited enormously in terms of focus of mind by doing meditation (Dhyana) and Dharana throughout all ages.
Yoga is an ancient practice that aims to unite the mind, body, and spirit through various poses and breathing techniques. It originated in India thousands of years ago and was first documented by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali systematized yoga into an 8-limbed path known as Ashtanga Yoga to achieve self-realization and liberation from suffering. Practicing Ashtanga Yoga provides both physical and mental benefits such as increased strength, flexibility, focus, stress relief, and emotional balance by connecting movement to the breath.
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that combines physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines to achieve harmony of the body and mind. There are four main streams of yoga: karma yoga focuses on selfless service, bhakti yoga emphasizes devotion, raja yoga concentrates on meditation, and jnana yoga centers around wisdom. Key components of yoga include asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Common asanas described in the document include uttanasana, ardha chakrasana, and simhasana. Pranayama techniques like anuloma viloma, sheethali, and bhramari are beneficial for relaxation, cooling the body, and improving memory
A complete guide of yoga why yoga is necessary, why should we do it, what are it's benefits and how should it be done .yoga is said be 5000 years old, its a type of meditation for the relief of negative thoughts.
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This document provides an introduction and history of yoga, beginning with its origins in ancient India. It discusses the six schools of Indian philosophy that yoga is based on, and defines yoga as the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The history section then traces the evolution of yoga from ancient Indus Valley civilization to its introduction in the modern world beginning in the late 19th century.
Maha Yogi, Adinath, Yogeshwar, and Adiyogi are some of the names of Lord Shiva. He is part of
the Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesha, that controls the cosmic universe. Shiva is the
destroyer who possesses the power to eradicate all evil from the Universe. Few are aware of
Lord Shiva's deep connection with Yoga.
yoga. by Aniketh B.Surve Assistant ProfessorANIKETH SURVE
Yoga is a spiritual practice that unites the mind and body through techniques such as poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. It originated thousands of years ago in India and was first practiced and taught by Shiva. The ancient practice of yoga has evolved over time and developed into different traditions and schools. Today, yoga is widely practiced around the world for its benefits of promoting physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
1. Introduction to yoga:- The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj” meaning to bind, join, attach, to direct and concentrate one's attention on, to use and apply. It also means union. It is the true union of our will with the will of God.
The system of yoga is so called because it teaches the means by which the j1vatma can be united to, or be in union with the Paramatma, and so secure liberation (moksha).
Yoga has also been described as wisdom in work or skill full living amongst activities, harmony and moderation.
The term “yoga” in the western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga and a posture based physical fitness, stress relief and relaxation technique, consisting largely of asanas.
Yoga is particularly classified into 4 periods of innovation, practice and development:-
a)Pre – classical period.
b)Classical period.
c)Post – classical period.
d)Modern period.
According to classical and modern period, yoga are divided into 12 types:-
1.Hatha yoga. 2.Sivananda Yoga.
3.Vinyasa yoga. 4.Viniyoga.
5.Ashtanga yoga. 6.Kundalini Yoga.
7.Power yoga. 8.Yin Yoga.
9.Bikram Yoga.
10.Jivamukti Yoga.
11.Iyengar yoga.
12.Anusara Yoga.
Yoga views the human being as having five interconnected bodies - physical, energy, mental, psychic, and spiritual. It aims to bring balance between these bodies and the external world through asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques. Scientific research has found yoga benefits both physical and mental health by harmonizing the nervous system and flow of subtle energy within the body. A qualified yoga teacher can properly instruct students in practices to enhance overall health and well-being.
This document discusses the history and practices of yoga. It begins by explaining that yoga originated in ancient India and has a variety of schools and practices. It then provides background on the origins of yoga in pre-Vedic Indian traditions and its development between the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. The document also summarizes some key aspects of yoga practice like the eight limbs of yoga's path, different asanas or poses, pranayama or breath control, and meditation and its health benefits.
The document provides an introduction to yoga, describing it as a spiritual discipline originating in India thousands of years ago that focuses on bringing harmony between the mind and body. It then discusses the history of yoga, including its origins with Shiva as the first yogi. The eight limbs of yoga are outlined according to Patanjali, including yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. The document then focuses on asanas (yoga postures), describing their history and purposes. Specific asanas that are beneficial for students' daily lives are defined, including virasana, matsyasana, bhu
Yoga originated in ancient India and is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices aimed at harmonizing the mind and body. It is more than just physical poses - the eight limbs of yoga described by Patanjali include moral disciplines, physical postures, breath control, sensory withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and absorption with the absolute. While yoga has ancient roots, it has grown tremendously in popularity in modern times, with millions worldwide practicing it for benefits like stress relief, better health, and spiritual growth. International Yoga Day helps unite people globally in celebrating this practice.
Definitions of Yoga Meaning of the word Yoga:
Etimology: The word ‘yoga’ originates from the Sanskrit verb ‘yuj' (युज्)
meaning to add, combine or unite. In yoga it means the union of the soul
with the divine.
In different paths of yoga, this unity is represented in other forms,
but the goal of all is one - union with the cosmic energy,God. There
seems difference among them based on methods. As per Hatha Yoga it
is union of ida and pingala, kaivalya in Rajyoga, attaining the darshan of
deity in Bhakti Yoga, finding brahma within in Gyan Yoga, merging with
Hari as karta in karma yoga, etc. Thus, the word yoga is the attainment
of that ultimate goal when the soul meets the divine, just as the river
current meets the ocean.
The number of texts related to yoga is vast. Numerous books have
been written on Yoga from the the era of Vedas and Upanishadas to the
present time. The form we are studying today is mainly based on the
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Patanjal Yog Darshan and Hath Yog Pradipika.
Here we will describe the definitions of yoga in some scriptures of
yoga. It is noteworthy that the major texts of Indian philosophy have
been composed in Sanskrit language itself. Therefore, students are
expected to learn a little Sanskrit.
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Modern yoga
1. According to Vedic philosophy, the individual
self is alienated from its transcendent self, and
this isolation is the root cause of human
suffering.
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3. “Yoga is like a river that has been flowing
for so many years Our ancient people did a
lot of research within themselves… One of
the greatest gifts that yoga gives is
observation; observation of the self and of
others… Nothing is constant. Even science
believes things will change”T. K. V. Desikachar
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4. The yogic concept of fitness involves
balancing and integrating all aspects of
ourselves, and of our lives, which leads
us towards inhabiting our bodies and
becoming comfortable with ourselves.
This is a continual, developing process,
a journey from agony to ecstasy. (The
Greek “ekstasis” means to “stand
outside” the ordinary self.)
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5. The Veda, the earliest sacred
literature of India, contain the
first references to yoga. Written
in Sanskrit, the mother of many
Indo-european languages, in
1500 BCE, from these taproots
grew the Upanishads, about 800
years later, which give teachings
on meditation.
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6. Yoga is far more than a system of
preventative or restorative healthcare.
Yoga looks at health from a broad,
holistic perspective that integrative
medicine is only now rediscovering. This
perspective appreciates the enormous
influence of the mind your
psychological attitudes on physical
health.
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7. The word Yoga comes from the ancient
Sanskrit language, Yoga means “union” or
“integration” and also “discipline.” The
system of Yoga, then, is a unitive or
integrating discipline. Yoga seeks unity at
various levels. it seeks to unite body and
mind, Yoga also seeks to unite the rational
mind and the emotions.
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8. In Hindu philosophy, yoga is
the name of one of the
six orthodox (which accept
the testimony of Vedas)
philosophical schools. The
yoga school was founded
by PATANJALI
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9. The process of systematization of
yoga which began in the middle and
Yoga Upanishads culminated with
the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali. Scholars also note the
influence of Buddhist and Samkhyan
ideas on the Yoga Sutras
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10. Bhakti (bhuk-tee) Yoga
The Yoga of devotion: Bhakti Yoga
practitioners believe that a supreme
being transcends their lives, and they
feel moved to connect or even
completely merge with that supreme
being through acts of devotion.
Bhakti Yoga includes such practices as
making flower offerings, singing
hymns of praise, and thinking about
the Divine.
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11. Hatha (haht-ha) Yoga
The Yoga of physical discipline: All branches of Yoga
seek to achieve the same final goal, enlightenment),
but Hatha Yoga approaches this goal through the
body instead of through the mind or the emotions.
Hatha Yoga practitioners believe that unless they
properly purify and prepare their bodies, the higher
stages of meditation and beyond are virtually
impossible to achieve Hatha Yoga is much more than
posture practice
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12. Jnana (gyah-nah) Yoga
The Yoga of wisdom: Jnana Yoga teaches the ideal of
nondualism — that reality is singular and your
perception of countless distinct phenomena is a basic
misconception. All these things are real at your
present level of consciousness, but they aren’t
ultimately real as separate or distinct things. Upon
enlightenment, everything melts into one, and you
become one with the immortal spirit.
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13. Mantra (mahn-trah) Yoga
The Yoga of potent sound: Mantra Yoga makes
use of sound to harmonize the body and focus
the mind. It works with mantras, which can be a
syllable, word, or phrase. Traditionally,
practitioners receive a mantra from their
teacher in the context of a formal initiation.
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14. Raja (rah- jah) Yoga
The Royal Yoga: Raja Yoga means literally “Royal
Yoga” and is also known as classical Yoga. refer to
the eight- fold path laid down in the Yoga Sutra
of Patanjali, the standard work of Raja Yoga.
Another name for this yogic tradition is Ashtanga
Yoga (ahsh-tahng-gah), the “eight-limbed
Yoga” from ashta (eight) and anga (limb)
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15. Tantra (tahn-trah) Yoga
(including Laya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga), the Yoga of continuity:
Tantra Yoga is the most complex and most widely misunderstood
branch of Yoga, Tantra Yoga is actually a strict spiritual discipline
involving fairly complex rituals and detailed visualizations of
deities. These deities are either visions of the divine and are
invoked to aid the yogic process of contemplation.
Another common name for Tantra Yoga is Kundalini Yoga (koon-
dah-lee-nee). The latter name, which means “she who is coiled,”
hints at the secret “serpent power” that Tantra Yoga seeks to
activate: the latent spiritual energy stored in the human body
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18. In its voyage to modernity, Yoga has undergone
many transformations. One of them was Hatha
Yoga, which emerged around 1100 AD. The most
significant adaptations, however, occurred
during the past several decades, particularly to
serve the needs or wants of modern society.
Many styles of hybrid Yoga are available today.
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19. Iyengar Yoga
founded in 1974 and dedicated to his late wife,
Ramamani, is located in Pune, India. It is the most
widely recognized approach to Hatha Yoga.
Characteristics of this style include precision
performance and the aid of numerous props.
B.K.S. Iyengar, the brother in-law of the famous
T.S. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989) and uncle of
T.K.V. Desikachar, developed this approach.
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20. Viniyoga (vee-nee yoh-gah)
Focuses on the breath and emphasizes practicing Yoga according
to your individual needs and capacities. Shri Krishnamacharya
first developed this approach, and his son T.K.V. Desikachar
continued it. In the United States, Viniyoga is now associated
with Gary Kraftsow and the American Viniyoga Institute (AVI),
Desikachar has expanded his approach in conjunction with his
son Kausthub under the new umbrella of The Krishnamacharya
Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF) and Sannidhi of
Krishnamacharya Yoga (SKY), headquartered in Chennai), India.
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21. Ashtanga Yoga(modified)
Is by far the most athletic of the Yoga. This version
combines postures with breathing. Ashtanga Yoga differs
from Patanjali’s eightfold path (also called Ashtanga Yoga),
although it’s theoretically grounded in it. This approach
originated with Shri Krishnamacharya but grew in
popularity thanks to K. Pattabhi Jois. Jois was born
in 1915 but had such a modern outlook that he
draw eager Western students to his Ashtanga
Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, until his death in 2009.
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22. POWER YOGA
K. Pattabhi Jois was a principal disciple of T.S.
Krishnamacharya, who apparently instructed him to
teach the sequences known as Ashtanga Yoga or Power
Yoga. is a generic term for any style that closely follows
Ashtanga Yoga but doesn’t have a set series of postures.
It emphasizes flexibility and strength and was mainly
responsible for introducing Yoga postures into gyms.
Beryl Bender Birch, Bryan Kest, Baron Baptiste, and Sherri
Baptiste Freeman are all closely associated with Power
Yoga.
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23. Vinyasa Yoga and Flow Yoga,
developed by Ganga White
and Tracey Rich, are variations
of Ashtanga Yoga
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24. Kripalu Yoga
Is a three-stage Yoga approach tailored to the needs of
Western students. The first stage emphasizes postural
alignment and coordination of breath and movement;
you hold the postures for a short time only. The second
stage adds meditation and prolongs the postures. In the
final stage, practicing the postures becomes a
spontaneous meditation in motion. Swami Kripalvananda
(1913–1981) created Kripalu Yoga, and his disciple Yogi
Amrit Desai further developed it.
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25. Integral Yoga
Integral Yoga aims to integrate the various
aspects of the body-mind using a combination of
postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation,
and meditation. Swami Satchidananda (1914–
2002), a student of the famous Swami Sivananda
of Rishikesh, India, introduced this type of Yoga at
the Woodstock festival in 1969, where he taught
the baby boomers to chant om. Over the years,
Integral Yoga has attracted thousands of
students.
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26. Ananda Yoga
Ananda Yoga is a gentle style that prepares
students for meditation. Its distinguishing
features are the silent affirmations associated
with holding the postures. Ananda Yoga is
anchored in the teachings of Paramahansa
Yogananda (1893–1952) and Swami
Kriyananda, one of his disciples. This Yoga style
includes Yogananda’s unique energization
exercises, first developed in 1917, which
involve consciously directing the body’s energy
(life force) to different organs and limbs.
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27. Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga isn’t only an independent
approach of Yoga; it’s also the name of a style of
Hatha Yoga. Its purpose is to awaken the serpent
power (kundalini) by means of postures, breath
control, chanting, and meditation. Sikh master
Yogi Bhajan (1929–2004), who came to the
United States in 1969, developed the approach;
he is the founder and spiritual head of the
Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization (3HO),
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28. Somatic Yoga
Somatic Yoga is an integrated approach to the
harmonious development of body and mind,
based on both traditional yogic principles and
modern psychophysiological research. It’s the
creation of Eleanor Criswell, EdD, emeritus
professor of psychology at Sonoma State
University in California, and emeritus professor of
The International Association of Yoga therapists.
She has taught Yoga since the early 1960s. This
gentle approach emphasizes visualization, very
slow movement into and out of postures,
conscious breathing, mindfulness, and frequent
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29. Bikram Yoga
Bikram Yoga has a set routine of 26 postures.
This very vigorous style requires a certain fitness
level for participation, especially because it calls
for a high room temperature. Founder Bikram
Choudhury, who achieved fame as the teacher
of Hollywood stars, teaches at the Yoga College
of India in Bombay and other locations around
the world, including San Francisco and Tokyo.
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30. Moksha Yoga
Moksha Yoga champions a green philosophy. It
uses traditional postures n a heated room and
includes relaxation periods. This approach is
based on the style of Bikram Yoga (listed next)
and is popular in Canada.
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31. Other Yoga styles
Tri Yoga (developed by Kali Ray), White Lotus
Yoga (developed by Ganga White and Tracey
Rich), Jivamukti (developed by Sharon
Gannon and David Life), Ishta Yoga (an
acronym for the Integrated Science of Hatha,
Tantra, and Ayurveda, developed by Mani
Finger), Forrest Yoga (a mixture of Hatha Yoga
and Native American ideas created by Ana
Forrest), and Yin Yoga (developed by Paul
Grilley).
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32. Yoga has undergone various
adaptations. Broadly, we can look at
yoga in four overlapping approaches.
As a method for physical fitness
and health maintenance
As a body-oriented therapy
As a comprehensive lifestyle
As a spiritual discipline
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33. Yoga as fitness training:
Yoga as fitness training, is the most
popular way Westerners practice Yoga. It’s
also the most radical revamping of
Traditional Yoga. More precisely, it’s a
modification of traditional Hatha Yoga.
Yoga as fitness train-ing is concerned
primarily with the physical body’s
flexibility, resilience, and strength
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34. Yoga as therapy
Yoga as therapy, applies yogic techniques to
restore health or full physical and mental
function. While the idea behind as a therapy is
quite old, it’s growing into a whole new
professional discipline. Yoga therapists have
specialized training to apply the tools of Yoga
to promote and support healing. Commonly,
Yoga therapy, addresses the special needs and
enables people who cannot participate in a
typical group setting to enjoy Yoga’s many
fruits
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35. Yoga as a lifestyle
You unlock the real potency of Yoga when you
adopt it as a lifestyle living Yoga and practicing it
every day through physical exercises or
meditation. Above all, when you adopt Yoga as
a lifestyle, you apply the wisdom of Yoga to your
everyday life and live with awareness. Yoga has
much sage advice about everyday living,
including diet and sleep habits, how you relate
to others, and where you focus your attention
and energy. It offers a total system of conscious
and skillful living.
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36. Yoga as a spiritual discipline
Lifestyle Yoga (see the preceding section) is
concerned with healthy, whole-some,
functional, and benevolent living. Yoga as a
spiritual discipline, the fourth approach, is
concerned with all that plus the traditional
ideal of enlightenment that is, discovering your
spiritual nature.
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37. Balancing Your Life with Yoga
The Hindu tradition explains Yoga as the discipline of
balance, another way of expressing the ideal of unity
through Yoga. Everything in you must harmonize to
function optimally. A disharmonious mind is disturbing in
itself, but sooner or later, it also causes physical
problems. An imbalanced body can easily warp your
emotions and thought processes. If you have strained
relationships with others, you cause distress not only for
them, but also for yourself. And when your relationship
with your physical environment is dis-harmonious you
trigger serious repercussions for everyone.
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38. References:
Barbara Stoler Miller, "Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: the Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali; a
Translation of the Text, with Commentary, Introduction, and Glossary of Keywords."
University of California Press, 1996
James Mallinson, "Sāktism and Hathayoga," 6 March 2012.
Mike Burley (2012), Classical Samkhya and Yoga - An Indian Metaphysics of Experience,
Routledge
Aranya, Swami Hariharananda (2000). Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati. Calcutta,
India: University of Calcutta.
Burley, Mikel (2000). Hatha Yoga: Its Context, Theory and Practice. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass.
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