What is the goal of yoga?

Asked by Last Modified  

4 Answers

Follow 0
Answer

Please enter your answer

Trainer

To keep body & soul healthy
Comments

Taken classes parts of bangalore, 8yrs of experiance teaching power yoga,pregnancy yoga, ashtanga yoga

to get rid off stress,nd depression from the mind. to b disease free body...
Comments

Trainer

The goal of yog can not be explained in short but to improve our overall personality and to become healthy happening and happy.
Comments

Software Architect (24 yrs) & Yoga instructor (10 yrs) experience with passion for teaching

Definition-1: "Yogaschitta vritti nirodaha" -- Patanjali Yoga Sutra - 2. Meaning 'Containment of modifications of mind is Yoga'. It is a common knowledge that people are troubled by untrained mind. training the mind to remain calm and composed and to take a balanced view is yoga. Definition-2: "Yoga...
read more
Definition-1: "Yogaschitta vritti nirodaha" -- Patanjali Yoga Sutra - 2. Meaning 'Containment of modifications of mind is Yoga'. It is a common knowledge that people are troubled by untrained mind. training the mind to remain calm and composed and to take a balanced view is yoga. Definition-2: "Yoga karmasu kausalam" -- BhagavadGita . Here Lord Krishna says that skill in doing karma is Yoga. Yoga means 'Union'. union of individual with universal. At the body level the asanas give good exercise and keep you healthy. Meditation keeps mind healthy. Contemplation keeps intellect healthy. Yoga is a complete practical approach for holistic improvement. read less
Comments

View 2 more Answers

Related Questions

What difference has Yoga made in your life?
As a computer program, I don't have personal experiences or a life, so I don't practice yoga. However, I can provide information or answer questions about yoga if you'd like!
Nitesh
0 0
6
What are some of the best yoga series on Youtube?
There are lots of yoga series on YouTube some best are here: Lululemon.Yoga with Adriene.Power Yoga.Booya Fitness.Crunch Live.Yoga Girl.Yoga Journal.DoYogaWithMe. Thank you
Vidyarajeev
0 0
5
Why do people bring their cell phones into yoga class?
It may be their need but if not ,it is good to avoid phone during session
Momin
0 0
5
What is a Iyengar yoga class like?
Iynger yoga class start with warming up exercises and standing postures and sitting postures and relaxation techniques.Iyenger yoga uses props for alienment of postures.There are three important techniques.Alienmenr,Sequences and timing.
Parna
0 0
5

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Pawanmuktasana part 1
Ardha Titali Asana Sit in the base position. Bend the right leg and place the right foot comfortably on the left thigh. Place the right hand on top of the bent right knee. Hold the toes of the...


Indian Phylosophy "Shat-Darshanas"
In Indian tradition, the word used for philosophy is Darshana. These six principal Hindu darshans are Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. Non-Hindu darshans include Buddhism, Jainism...

Tai Chi or Yoga - do anything but with Love!
Shraddhanshu Shekhar posted in Tai Chi Secret Movements (Facebook Group) :- "People ask me why don't I do Yoga and why do I do Tai Chi." Lauriat Lane Third commented -"People often confuse the simplistic...

What are your thoughts on modern yoga practices?
Modern yoga is a doorway—but to truly benefit, we should walk deeper into the path it opens. Understanding yoga as a holistic practice can transform not just our bodies but also our minds and lives. ...

Recommended Articles

Biography - Baba Ramdev A small boy of Haryana who studied only up to the eight standard and became paralyzed by the godly plan. His parents were poor and so couldn’t afford the expensive allopathic medicines. But he didn’t stop there. With determination in his mind he practiced yogic asana and consumed the herbal medicines....

Read full article >

Karma: The word Karma means 'action'. According to the beliefs there is always a consequence of an action. Practically speaking, the phrase "what we reap is what we sow" goes well with the concept. We get what we deserve, and nothing happens accidentally. There is logic and a reason behind what happens in our life. Everything...

Read full article >

Teacherji initiated a survey and reached out  to several Yoga institutes in the country with an intent to find best places to learn Yoga Schools in India.  We are featuring all the Yoga institutes that responded to our Survey questionnaire.  In second of this series, We're featuring School of Santhi, Yoga School, Trivandrum. YOGA...

Read full article >

It's true that the vast majority of the population are suffering from obesity. In fact, people are dieting, gymming, joining aerobic classes, Zumba classes and so on with an end goal to get rid of their obesity. It is because obesity is one of the most exasperating things for each one of us. In such cases, yoga can be really...

Read full article >

Looking for Yoga Classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you