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What is the meaning of the word 'yoga'?
What is the meaning of the word 'yoga'?
What is the ultimate goal of yoga according to most interpretations?
What is the ultimate goal of yoga according to most interpretations?
Who first codified the practice of yoga in his Yoga Sutras?
Who first codified the practice of yoga in his Yoga Sutras?
Before becoming popular in the West, how was yoga traditionally transmitted?
Before becoming popular in the West, how was yoga traditionally transmitted?
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What does the practice of yoga aim to create union between?
What does the practice of yoga aim to create union between?
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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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Test your knowledge about the origin, history, rules, and practices of Yoga, including Shatkarma and Surya Namaskar. Explore the meaning and significance of Yoga in its physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.
