The word “Yoga” comes from Sanskrit. What is the literal meaning of this word?
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The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature.
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The word “Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj" which means "to join".
- Doing the practice of yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.
- The eight limbs of yoga are yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dyana, samadhi.
- These eight limbs again divides into a different groups.
- Asana generally means a posture. It is the yoga pose of the body.
- There are mainly 84 yoga asanas. Trikonasana, Tadasana, Naukasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, etc are basic important asanas.
- It is believed that Patanjali is the father of yoga asanas. Doing yoga asanas daily is very healthy.
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