Meaning Of Yoga :
#Union of Soul with Supersoul.
#Union of Mind, Body, and Spirit.
#Integration of Life…everything which exists in this cosmos is connected to each other.
Definitions of Yoga According to the Scriptures:
“Yogah Chitta vritti Nirodhah”-(1/2) Patanjali Yoga Sutra
–Yoga is control of the fluctuations of Chitta.
“Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” -(2/50) Bhagwad Gita
–Yoga is the dexterity(Skillfulness) in action.
“Manah prashamanah Upayah yoga ityabhidhiyate” -(3/9/32) Yoga Vashishta
–Yoga is a skillful method to calm the mind.
“Tam yogamiti manyante sthiramindriyadharanam” -(2/3/11) Kathopanishad
–Yoga is a state where the indriyas (the senses) are held steadily…A balanced state of body, mind, and intellect.
“Parmo Dharma Yadyogena atmano Darshanam” -(1/8) Yajnavalkiya Smriti
— The perception of the real self by yoga is the highest dharma.
The essence of Yoga According to Patanjali Yoga Sutra:-
Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
1. Yama (Principles or moral code)
*Ahimsa – A principle of non-violence
*Satya – A principle of Truthfulness
*Asteya – A principle of nonstealing
*Brahmacharya – Continence / Celibacy
*Aparigah – A principle of non-hoarding or non-possessiveness
2. Niyama (Personal Disciplines)
*Shoucha – Purity
*Santosh – Contentment
*Tapa – Endurance
*Swadhyaya – Self-study
*Ishwar Pranidhan – Dedication and Devotion towards God
3. Asana (Yoga Positions or Yogic Postures)
A stable and comfortable posture of the body helps to attain mental equilibrium.
4. Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Extension and control of breath.
5. Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses)
Mental preparation to increase the power of the mind.
6. Dharana (Concentration on Object)
The concentration of the mind on one object and its field.
7. Dhyan (Meditation)
By drawing the mind from all external objects Focusing it on one point and meditating on it.
8. Samadhi (Salvation)
State of Super bliss, joy, and merging individual consciousness into universal consciousness. The union between Jivatman and Paramatman. Union of Shiva and Shakti in Sahasrar Chakra (the top of the head). Realizing the Brahman (pure consciousness) or Realization of God is the ultimate achievement of Human Birth.