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What is yoga
Yoga is a Sanskrit word translated as “yoke” or “union". To yoke means to draw together, to bind together; or to unite. Its aim is to yoke or create a union of the body, mind, soul, and universal consciousness. This process of uniting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves is what allows yogis to experience deep states of freedom, peace and self-realization. Yoga is an ancient system of physical, mental and spiritual practices that have been passed down through the generations from teacher to student.
Yogic practices include breathing techniques, postures, relaxation, chanting, and other meditation methods. There are many different styles of yoga, each with their own unique focus and approach to creating a unitive state. Its origins are traced back thousands of years to the Upanishads, a collection of yogic texts dating from roughly 800 BC to 400 AD. While the word “yoga” was first mentioned in the Rigveda, the first time it was used with its modern meaning is in the Katha Upanishad. This ancient spiritual text was written sometime between the 5th and 3rd century BCE.
Different styles of Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Yin Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Iyengar yoga
- Kundalini yoga
- Restorative yoga
Learn here about the different styles of yoga