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The term Yoga comes from the root yuj, "to
yoke or join." It is used to suggest the
union of the
individual self (atman). with the Highest Self (Brahman). Yoga
is the means to integrate the body with the mind and the lower
self with the higher self. Through yoga, one can achieve
perfection of the physical, mental and lower selves and prepare
ones journey into higher consciousness through the awakening of
the kundalini and other latent powers. Purely as a physical exercise yoga can aid us in
keeping our bodies and minds in perfect balance and at peace.
Yoga is the most important contribution of Hinduism to the
modern world. The practice of yoga is a sure way to hasten the
process of our evolution into higher beings of the
transcendental realms. This compilation of essays on Yoga is
done by bringing together essays on yoga from different section
of the website. Hope they will provide you with a basic understanding
of the theory, principles and practice of yoga. According to the established tradition, yoga should be practiced
only under the guidance of a skilled practitioner. So for actual
practice of yoga, please contact an expert in the field.
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