5 Questions
What is the meaning of the word 'yoga'?
To unite
What is the ultimate goal of yoga according to most interpretations?
To achieve liberation from suffering
Who first codified the practice of yoga in his Yoga Sutras?
Sage Patanjali
Before becoming popular in the West, how was yoga traditionally transmitted?
One-to-one from teacher to student
What does the practice of yoga aim to create union between?
Body, mind, and spirit
Study Notes
Definition and Goal of Yoga
- The word "yoga" means "to unite" or "to join" in Sanskrit.
- The ultimate goal of yoga, according to most interpretations, is to unite the individual self (jiva) with the universal self (Brahman), or to achieve liberation (moksha) from the cycle of rebirth.
History of Yoga
- Patanjali, an ancient Indian sage, first codified the practice of yoga in his Yoga Sutras around 400 CE.
- Traditionally, yoga was transmitted from guru to disciple, or from master to student, in a one-on-one setting, often in secrecy, before becoming popular in the West.
Union through Yoga
- The practice of yoga aims to create union between the body, mind, and spirit, or between the individual self and the universal consciousness.
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