January 2006
Yoga
What is
Yoga?
The word Yoga means
to unite, to join, or to bring together. It is the control of the activity of
mind. Yoga is that knowledge or practice by means of which human being attains
union with God. It is Yoga that shows us the path of God-realization. By
following the path of Yoga the body becomes healthy and free from diseases.
The mind develops higher level of focus and concentration. Also, by means of
meditation the path of self and God realization is opened.
Techniques
of Yoga:-
To truly achieve the
highest level of Yoga, eight techniques or steps are identified by our sages.
1.
Yama
2.
Niyama
3.
Asanas
4.
Pranayama
5.
Pratyahara
6.
Dharana
7.
Dhyana
8.
Samadhi
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