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Real Meaning of Yoga
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Jules: Yoga seems to have become very popular and a mainstream activity. Almost one out of five persons I know is into it. Especially the ladies! YogiM: Yes it is quite a phenomenon. It has happened like in only the last 5 years when yoga really exploded. It is even more popular than aerobics. Jules: All the gyms in town are offering yoga classes. Is it a fad? YogiM: People are interested in it because it is an alternative form of exercise and that it sounds cool. But many do not know the real meaning of yoga. Jules: So is there supposed to be a deeper meaning to yoga? I won't deprive you the opportunity to enlighten me. You are after all the expert. YogiM: Not so complicated but I feel it is my duty to explain. Here is the real meaning of yoga from the sage Patanjali's sastras - Atha Yoga anu shusanam Yoga is a discipline Yoga Chitta Virtti Nirodha Yoga is a discipline to tame the restless consciousness in form of body, mind and breath Tatah drashtu svarupa avasthanam To realise your true self as the pure spirit within Jules: So it is more than a physical exercise. It looks more like a method for self discovery. Thanks for sharing the real meaning of yoga.Posted 1 year ago #
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