Thursday, September 21, 2006

Yoga
Yoga, which originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, is a Hindu system of philosophy that encompasses the body, mind and spirit. Its aim is ultimate physical health and happiness, together with mental peace and tranquillity.
Types of yoga
Yoga is a Sanskrit word for 'union', describing the experience of oneness or union with your inner being (self).

The yoga paths can be broadly classified into:
Bhakti yoga - Path of Devotion
Karma yoga - Path of Selfless Action
Jnana yoga - Path of Transcendental Knowledge
Asthanga yoga - Path of Patanjali (eight-step path)

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