What
is Yoga ?
The word Yoga means to "yoke"
mind, body and soul. Through the practice of Yoga, one
unites body, mind and soul. Yoga Asanas (poses) keep
one's body young, dynamic, supple, strong and healthy.
Yoga is the divine science which disentangles the Jiva
(Human) from the phenomenal world of sense objects and
links him with the Ananat Ananda (infinite bliss). Yoga
originated at around 4th century BC. Yoga and its sutras
were invented and developed by Sage Patanjali during
that era. The common Yoga is also known as patanjali's
Ashtang Yoga (An Eight part process).
What are the eight aspects
of yoga ?
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Yama-
5 universal disciplines of ahimsa (non-violence),
satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya
(self control) and aparigraha (non-covetousness).
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Niyama-
5 personal values of saucha (cleanliness), santosha
(contentment), tapas (penance), svadhaya (self
study), ishvarapranidhana (surrender to God).
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Asana-
yogic postures to be performed.
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Pranayama-
control and regulation of the life-force prana
through the breath.
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Pratayahara-
withdrawl of the five senses to steady the mind.
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Dharna-
concentration.
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Dhyana-
meditation.
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Samadhi-
adsorption or the state of oneness with God.
Yoga
can help you
Healing
by yoga is subtle as well as gross. Those suffering
from physical ailment like Asthma, Arthiritis etc
can gain tremendously from the practice of Yoga. There
is no ailment (except AIDS, Cancer) which cannot be
cured by Yoga. Asanas like sirsasana, sarvangasana
and halasana can bring confidence and heal depression
and psychosis.
Yoga tours made easy
We organise Yoga Tours for
our clients. Yoga classes (guest, periodic, regular)
can be organised for you. These classes can be arranged
for a group or even individuals. Classes will be conducted
by competent tutors. For further inquiry contact
us...
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