| Yoga is the scientific term which aims at coalescing all | | | | 'Hatha Yoga' or as form of exercise. Hath Yoga gives |
| aspects of individual body - the mind, body and spirit in | | | | special emphasis on asanas or poses. The regular |
| order to achieve the state or enlightenment and | | | | practice of Yoga and its various asanas makes the |
| oneness with the universe. Based on the India | | | | body strong and healthy. |
| metaphysical beliefs, the perniciousness of Yoga | | | | It is the spiritual science of self realization and its |
| techniques and practices can be traced back to over | | | | doctrines are universal that can be incorporated within |
| 5,000 years ago. | | | | any belief system. The practitioner of this this unique |
| It finds mention in the oldest sacred text, the Rig Veda. | | | | science is called 'Yogi' (male form) and 'Yogini' (female |
| Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj' it means oneness | | | | form). In order to practice this art one has to undergo |
| or unity. Yoga was earlier associated with religion and | | | | through a series of specific poses by controlling his/her |
| was considered as the path to attain our highest | | | | breathing. |
| potential and a state of bonding with the Divine. | | | | There are different types of Yoga: |
| However with the stress factor plunging high in today's | | | | Ashtanga yoga: Ashtanga yoga is the physically |
| day, the practice of Yoga has been widely accepted | | | | demanding fast flowing workout which helps to build |
| as the answer to the complexities. | | | | strength, flexibility and concentration. |
| In the western countries it is normally though of as the | | | | |