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Which term does the word 'yoga' come from?

Strength

Relaxation

Union (correct)

Balance

What are the three main components of yoga?

Physical harmony, mental balance, and spiritual development

Physical purity, mental tension reduction, and flexibility

Physical asanas, meditation, and breathing techniques (correct)

Physical asanas, mental balance, and self-perfection

What are the five code of conducts in Yama?

Non-Violence, Truthfulness, Non-Stealing, Moderating the Senses, Non-Possessiveness

Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha (correct)

Abstinence, Violence, Truthfulness, Stealing, Moderating the Senses

What is the aim of yoga?

<p>Self-purification and self-perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the eight elements of yoga according to Patanjali?

<p>Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Origins of Yoga

The word 'yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj' meaning "to unite" or "to join".

Components of Yoga

The three main components of yoga are physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.

Yama: Code of Conduct

Yama consists of five codes of conduct: non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (asteya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha).

Aim of Yoga

The aim of yoga is to unite the body, mind, and spirit, and to achieve self-realization and inner peace.

Eight Elements of Yoga (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras)

According to Patanjali, the eight elements of yoga are: yamas (moral restraints), niyamas (personal observances), asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (union with the ultimate reality).

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Test your knowledge on the meaning and importance of yoga with this quiz. Explore the origins of yoga, its physical and mental benefits, and the various techniques involved. Challenge yourself to understand the significance of yoga in achieving self-purification and self-perfection.