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Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to...
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Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament. One who experiences this oneness of existence is said to be in yoga, and is termed as a yogi, having attained to a state of freedom referred to as mukti, nirvana or moksha. Thus the aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to 'the state of liberation' (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice."Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can realize this union and achieve mastery over their destiny.Yoga, being widely considered as an ‘immortal cultural outcome’ of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to 2700 B.C., has proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity.Basic humane values are the very identity of Yoga Sadhana. read less
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history of yoga is as old as human. the first yogi is lord Shiva also called as Adiyogi, who gave yoga to man kind. yoga Came from Riga ved. Maharishi Patanjali (the reincarnation of shesha Naag) compiled the yoga for the man kind in his book yoga sutra in 4 chapters in 195 verses. to lean more you can...
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history of yoga is as old as human. the first yogi is lord Shiva also called as Adiyogi, who gave yoga to man kind. yoga Came from Riga ved. Maharishi Patanjali (the reincarnation of shesha Naag) compiled the yoga for the man kind in his book yoga sutra in 4 chapters in 195 verses. to lean more you can join yoga certification course accredited by YCB with me on urban pro, TTC 200 TTC300,TTC 500, Yoga therapy courses. for more detailes u van msg me on urban pro. read less
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Yoga history can be briefly explained under four broad heads as under:1.PRE CLASSICAL PERIOD:-5000 years back Indus-Saraswathi civilisation in North India developed yogic methods etc. based in references in Rigveda.Then in Upanishads,Bagavadgita etc. 2.Classical period:- Maharshi Pathanjali in 200 to...
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Yoga history can be briefly explained under four broad heads as under:1.PRE CLASSICAL PERIOD:-5000 years back Indus-Saraswathi civilisation in North India developed yogic methods etc. based in references in Rigveda.Then in Upanishads,Bagavadgita etc. 2.Classical period:- Maharshi Pathanjali in 200 to 300 BC codified yogic knowledge in to yoga Sutras in Eight fold astanga yoga or Raja yoga. 3.Post Classical Period: Many yoga masters developed Tanthra yoga etc,not popular with masses.Hatha yoga also developed 4Modern period:- This is in 1800 and early 1900.In 1893 parliament of Religions in Chicago,Swami Vivekananda popularised yoga in the west for several months.T Krishnamacharya,BKS Iyengar,Desikacharya,Pattabhi Jois etc popularised Hatha yoga and Rajayoga read less
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The history of yoga may be found in the Rigvedas 5000 years ago. Adi Yogi was the first Yogi who transfer his knowledge to Rishi's, Lord Shiva teach Ashtanga Yoga his wife, his Shakti, Mata Parvati.
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The history of yoga found in Rigvedas about 5000 years ago. First yogi is Adi Yogi, Lord Shiva, who was transferring the knowledge to Rishi's and teach his Shakti.
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