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Yoga derived from sanskrit word yuz means union,joining etc,used for union of individual Self with Supreme Self at higher level but for normal people it is union of body ,& mind.Yoga includes pranayama and meditation along with asanas.In astanga yoga there 8 steps - Yama,Niyama,Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahara,Dharana,Dyana...
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Yoga derived from sanskrit word yuz means union,joining etc,used for union of individual Self with Supreme Self at higher level but for normal people it is union of body ,& mind.Yoga includes pranayama and meditation along with asanas.In astanga yoga there 8 steps - Yama,Niyama,Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahara,Dharana,Dyana ,Samadhi. read less
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In yoga while doing a posture you have to pay complete attention to the body and watch the breath in the same posture. When your body and your mind are together focused on the posture, you should know you are in yoga. Here it is the Union of the body and mind. Yoga is basically being present.
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Yoga is dangerous adventure to meet yourself real.
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Yoga typically means the ‘Union’ of Mind, Body and Spirit.To creat balance between the body and mind lead to self enlightenment. "Prevention of all action of Chitta" as per the encient text. Yoga is Indian's Psychology.
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Yoga is that way who give you a Happiness, piece, that nothing in anything.. Yoga is a union of body, Mind and soul.. It's a journey with our body, observe and search ourself in it.. I really believe Happiness is not in outer world, it's on our inner so that way to find it and feel it's really great...
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Yoga is that way who give you a Happiness, piece, that nothing in anything.. Yoga is a union of body, Mind and soul.. It's a journey with our body, observe and search ourself in it.. I really believe Happiness is not in outer world, it's on our inner so that way to find it and feel it's really great and greatest feeling to you.. read less
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In Sanskrit yog means adding or combination. as the name suggests, yog is a form of exercise that alines your mind, body and your soul.
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