The ultimate goals of yoga are stilling the mind and gaining insight, resting in detached awareness, and
liberation. In the classical Astanga yoga system,
the ultimate goal of yoga is to achieve samadhi and remain in that state as pure awareness.
According to Knut A. Jacobsen, yoga has different principal meanings:
A disciplined method for attaining a goal
Techniques of controlling the body and mind
Benefits of Yoga
It helps you manage stress
It promotes better self-care
It helps you relief back pain
Eases arthritis symptoms
It benefits your hearth health
It helps you to sleep better
It connects you with your supportive system
It improves your strength, balance and flexibility