Yoga is an ancient Indian gift to mankind for all times. Never has its need and utility been felt more than at present as we live in an age of stress and pressures that govern over lives at home and outside in our day to day  existence. Yoga offers an opportunity to put everything in its proper perspective to lead our lives meaningfully. Yoga binds an individual to live in perfect harmony with oneself and the universe. Yoga teaches one to embrace the positive influences that promise a life full of energy, inner strength and good health. It has been scientifically established that practice of Yoga enhances the quality of life, prevents diseases and has curative powers. This is the ultimate aim of Yoga-to create an environment of peace and well-being. |
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| The path of Yoga leads to realization of the self. Man’s quest to know the ultimate Truth is possible only through Yoga. Yoga shows the way to transcend time and space, the body, mind and intellect level and know the supreme. Spirituality makes one realize the essential nature of man thus uniting the self with the supreme. |
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| Jnana marga is the path of knowledge. Karma marga is the path of selfless work. Bhakti marga is the path of devotion. Yoga marga is the path of control of the mind. These four fold paths lead to the same goal of self-realization. |
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| Astanga yoga – 8 limbed yoga is the most authoritative treatise on how to practice yoga: |
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1. Yama - deals with ethics such as truth, non-violence, restraint.
2. Niyama – deals with virtues of conduct such as purity, contentment, dedication,
study of scriptures and surrender.
3. Asana – practice of postures.
4. Pranayama - breath control.
5. Pratyahara – withdrawal and control of senses.
6. Dharana – concentration.
7. Dhyana – meditation.
8. Samadhi – a state of pure consciousness where the self is one with the Atman. |
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| Tradition has it that it is essential to learn yoga from an accomplished Guru for appropriate guidance in mastering asanas by the correct and safe method. |
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