- Yoga is a group of ancient practices which were first developed in
India. It is very popular in the world today, and is also followed by ancient
Gurus, Saints and monks as a spiritual exercise. So Many people see it as a way
of attaining enlightenment. Yoga is broken down into so many categories,
However, there are many variations also of this exercise. Yoga has become
popular in the Western Countries as well, and is well known because of its
unimaginable benefits.
While yoga is commonly seen as just being a part of exercise in the Western
countries, it is an important part of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. For those
who are followers of these religions, yoga is not only seen as being an part of
exercise, but is also a method that can be used to attain enlightenment. This
practice has founded thousands of years ago, and has been mentioned in a number
of important Indian Granthas such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, and
many of these are taken from Hindu religions.
The purpose of the postures is to keep the body healthy and fit.
Practitioners will often chant, and may perform breathing techniques as well.
Meditation is also plays an important role in yoga. Many people in the Western
countries are attracted to yoga because of its ability to relax both the body
and the mind together. In addition to this, it is a great way to stay
physically fit. Many people who practice yoga view it as being a great way to
improve their health and best functional tool of their minds.
Yoga is a very ancient practice that places an emphasis on having full
control over the body and the mind. Many people who use it believe that they
will be able to gain inner peace as well as underlying structure of reality.
The Yogi is a person who will attain a state of enlightenment where their
thoughts will cease, and they will achieve a real meaning of peace and
meaningful life. Yoga is a very complex activity which can be different meaning
for different people. Even though yoga has strong connections to Indian
religions, it is not a religion itself. The exact age of this practice is not
known, but, it is estimated that it has existed from at least 6,000 years.
- BLOG WRITER :: Khetan Patel.
