Yoga, Which Derives Its Name From

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Yoga, which derives its name fromthe word, yoketo bring togetherWe can think of the union occurringbetween the mind, body and spirit.What is commonly referred to as

"yoga" can be more accuratelydescribed by the Sanskrit wordasana, which refers to the practice ofphysical postures or poses.


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Yoga asanas (postures or poses) help conditionyour body

Kriya focuses on the effort necessary to moveenergy up and down the spine;

Yoga mudra is a gesture or movement to holdenergy or concentrate awareness

Bandha uses the technique of holding muscularcontractions to focus awareness.


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Yoga focuses on the mind byteaching you to concentrate

on specific parts of the body.


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Yoga uses controlled breathingas a way to merge the mind,body, and spirit. The breathing

techniques are calledpranayamas;

prana means energy or life force

yama means social ethics.


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Indus Valley civilization (ca. 33001700 BC)

Several steatite seals discovered at

Indus Valley Civilization (c. 33001700 BC) sites depict figures in ayoga- or meditation-like posture,

The most widely known of these

images was named the "Pashupatiseal.


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Upanishadic (ca. 800-100 BC)

Mahabharata (5th c. BCE)including the Bhagavad Gita (ca.

200 BCE), and the Yoga Sutras ofPatanjali (200 BCE-300 CE).

In the Maitrayaniya Upanishad

(ca. 200-300 BCE) yoga surfacesas:


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Shadanga-Yoga - The unitingdiscipline of the six limbs (shad-anga), as expounded in the

Maitrayaniya-Upanishad: (1) breathcontrol (pranayama), (2) sensoryinhibition (pratyahara), (3)meditation (dhyana), (4)

concentration (dharana), (5)examination (tarka), and (6) ecstasy(samadhi).


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associated with meditative practicesin Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Yoga also helps your body maintain

a stable relationship with itself whilegoing into a calm, neutral state ofpeace.

The goal of yoga may range from

improving health to achievingMoksha


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The goal of the yogi was to ascend into theimmortal realms of purespirit, to imbibe the intuitional nectar of

enlightenment, eradicatedisease and find liberation from suffering

A person is said to have achieved yoga,the union with the Self, when the perfectly disciplined

mind getsfreedom from all desires, and becomes absorbed inthe Self alone


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The ultimate goal of yoga is, however, tohelp the individual to transcend the selfand attain enlightenment. As theBhagavad-Gita says, A person is said tohave achieved yoga, the union with theSelf, when the perfectly disciplined mindgets freedom from all desires, andbecomes absorbed in the Self alone.


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The aspirant feelsrejuvenated and

energized. Thus, Yogabestows upon every

aspirant the powers tocontrol body and mind.


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Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony

Promotes self- healing.

Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxinsfrom the body

Enhances Personal powerIncreases self-awareness

Helps in attention focus and concentration, especiallyimportant for children.

Reduces stress and tension in the physical body by

activating the parasympathetic nervous system


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Ashtanga yoga or eight limbed yoga is themost ancient form of yogic practice.

The eight steps are - Five universal principlesof human conduct, five universal practices

and attributes for unleashing humanpotential, yogic postures, yogic breathingtechniques, interiorization, concentration ofmind and energy, meditation and attaining

cosmic consciousness.


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1. Yama, which means socialrestraints or ethical values;

2. Niyama, which is personal

observance of purity, tolerance, andstudy;

3. Asanas or physical exercises;

4. Pranayama, which means breathcontrol or regulation;


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5. Pratyahara or sensewithdrawal in preparationfor Meditation;6. Dharana, which is about

concentration;7. Dhyana, which meansMeditation; and8. Samadhi, which meansecstasy.


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This form of yogic practice is forthose persons who are alreadyevolved practitioners and who

have disciplined their body andmind in the science of yoga.


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The yoga of action is for those personswho need to balance their active life insociety, organization and family withtheir spiritual life. After devoting a fewhours to deep and focused yoga practice,the rest of the time is devoted to one'sduties in a conducive environment.


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The yoga of devotion is more suitable forpersons with devotional temperaments. Onanother side, yoga of devotion is also usedan approach to induce the externally

diverted mind to focus and realign it todeeper practices. Women have greatpassion and feeling and emotions so theyare more devotional in their temperament

and are naturally fit for yoga of devotion.


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Hatha yoga is based on yoga postues,breathing techniques and yoga mudra oryogic gestures.

These practices help in getting rid of

diseases and disorders, enhances health andwell being and purifies the subtle channels ofvital force so that one can easily practicehigher forms of yogic practices.


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Many times the word yoga isattached to several prominentpractices of different kinds of

yoga. So they are not actuallysome individual forms of yoga.This practice has been used to

emphasize their practice andtheir relevance.


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BENEFITS:reduced stress

sound sleep

reduced cortisol levels

allergy and asthma

symptom reliefincreased strength and

flexibility

slowed aging process

smoking cessationhelp

lower heart rate

spiritual growthsense of well-

being

reduced anxiety

and muscletension


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REFERENCES:

http://www.yogafinder.com/,

http://www.yogajournal.com/OnlineDirectory/

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yoga-centers.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga

http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/2323

http://yoga.about.com/od/beginningyoga/

a/whatisyoga.htm

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