14 Questions
What is the primary objective of yoga?
To bring balance and health to multiple dimensions of the individual
What is the meaning of 'Yoga'?
Union of individual consciousness with the Universal Divine Consciousness
What aspect of yoga is beneficial for cancer patients?
Reduction of stress and anxiety
Where did yoga originate?
India
What does the Rigveda mention about yogic meditation?
It is practiced by the wise
What does the Yajurveda exhort people to practice yoga for?
Enhancing mental health, physical strength, and prosperity
What is the procedure of concentration to liberate the soul or atma from the bondage of maya into paramatma known as?
Raja-yoga
How many popular asanas are there out of the 84 lakh mentioned in 'Gharanda samhita'?
300
Which type of yoga is often depicted metaphorically as a tree and comprises eight aspects or 'limbs'?
Asthanga yoga
Which aspect of yoga focuses on physical postures?
Asana
What is the procedure of breath control known as in yoga?
Pranayama
Which school of Indian philosophy is known as Yoga Darshan?
Asthanga yoga
Which aspect of yoga is connected with control of the senses?
Pratyahara
In which ancient text were there 84 lakh asanas mentioned?
'Gharanda samhita'
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