Yoga Definitions

In order to understand Yoga we first must know that it is not Hinduism, a religion or any type of "Eastern mysticism". Yoga is a science and technology of living that can be applied for a multiplicity of purposes. The word Yoga literally means, "to control". This entails controlling one's body, thoughts, mind, emotions, health, stress, environment and destiny.

Yoga is a sophisticated understanding of the nature of the body, mind and spirit and how they interact and are dependent on each other. Yogic science is thousands of years old and consists of the study of several categories of knowledge. Among them are anatomy, physiology, pathology, psychology, psychiatry, nutrition, herbology, hygiene, philosophy and human bio-energetic systems. "Modern" science is only recently acknowledging and incorporating the advanced theory and application that Yoga has to offer in improving human life.

As contemporary "modern" science which is very young and under-developed in comparison, becomes aware of it's limitations, Yoga is increasingly being applied in all areas of human activities.

Yoga in its various forms can and is being used as therapy to treat mental disorders and physical ailments. The principles, philosophy and techniques of Yoga are being used by "self-help experts" from Oprah to Zukav to Van Zant to help their audiences to achieve success in their careers, personal relationships and to create a more satisfying existence.

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