The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. It focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.
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What is Yoga?
According to Yogic scriptures, practicing Yoga results in the union of individual consciousness with Universal Consciousness.
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Aim of Yoga
Therefore, the goal of Yoga is self-realization, aiming to transcend all forms of suffering and attain the state of liberation (Moksha) or freedom (Kaivalya).
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Origin of Yoga
In yogic tradition, Shiva is revered as the first yogi, known as Adiyogi and the first Guru, called Adi Guru.
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Saptarishis or seven ages
Several thousand years ago, on the banks of Lake Kantisarovar in the Himalayas, Adiyogi imparted his profound knowledge to the legendary Saptarishis.
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Carried Yoga to different parts of world
The sages spread this profound yogic science to various parts of the world, including Asia, the Middle East, Northern Africa, & South America.
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Agastya Rishi
Agastya, one of the Saptarishis, journeyed across the Indian subcontinent and shaped its culture around a core yogic way of life.