2007-12-11 07:29:23 · 17 answers · asked by viru 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A yoga is a path to god. It's done to reach god. There are four main paths in Hinduism: Bhakti, Jnana, Raja, and Karma. Love, knowledge, psycho-physical exercise, and work, respectively.
2007-12-11 07:31:02 · answer #1 · answered by 雅威的烤面包机 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The word Yoga means 'Union' and is a great and ancient method of coming into contact with ones own soul.There are all kinds of different types of yoga and one must find out as to which one one is ready to practise as we are all at various stages on the path of self realization.The ideal yoga that is safe for all peoples is the yoga of service to ones fellow man ,for this is the foundation of the coming 'new world order'in which all will learn to live with each other in a spirit of love and sharing.
2007-12-11 15:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by mike hughes 52 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga is a method. There are different yogas for different purposes. There is hatha yoga for peaceful strength, balance, and flexibility. There is dynamic yoga and pilates for energy. There is yoga for intimate couples, for warriors, for kings, for doctors, and for priests. Each is a set of methods tested over the centuries.
2007-12-11 15:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People practice yoga to stretch thier bodies and also to relax. However, I'm still unable to ball up like a pretzel! :-0
2007-12-11 15:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by Scooterette1! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yoga mean union from the Sanskrit root "yuj" to unite. What is united is 1.) the self, as in self-integration and 2.) the self and a divine ideal (God or some other concept of a spiritual ideal--not all forms of yoga arose from theistic spiritual philosophies). Forms of yoga outlined in the Bhagavad Gita are Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma: the spiritual integration through gnosis (Jnana yoga), through devotionalism (Bhakti yoga), and through pious ritual ceremony (Karma yoga; later reinterpreted as spiritual integration through selfless work or good works). These forms of yoga and raja yoga (meditation), which was outlined in a tract called the Yoga Sutras have nothing to do with physical exercise--as yoga has come to be known in the west. '
Hatha yoga (Hatha means sun-moon and is a reference to "solar" and "lunar" principles in the body [afferent and efferent functions) was originally a form of Tantric mysticism that involved transformation of the spiritual self through transformation of the physical self. Besides physical exercises meant to transcend the limitations of the body, it included numerous sometimes bizarre hygienic practices to "cleanse" the body (collectively referred to as called shat karma) and various other observances. The goal was to achieve the "diamond body" --to be completely free of physical limitations and to achieve spiritual and physical "liberation." Hatha yoga was also somewhat tied in with Kundalini yoga --an esoteric form of yoga that has to do with psychic and bioenergetic dynamics leading to transformation of consciousness. Today, in the West, however, yoga is often nothing more than performing certain stretching exercises at a gym a few times a week or else--one step up--going to a yoga studio to meditate and chant in Sanskrit after doing your stretcing and breathing techniques. One step up from that is involvement in some modern-day yoga/guru cult and doing the founder's version of yoga exercises and following his particular trip on yoga philosophy.
2007-12-11 16:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by philosophyangel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use yoga as a form of relaxation and exercise.
2007-12-11 15:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga means "to yoke." It's about Spiritual union.
Jesus said, "take my yoke." And in all probability he was speaking about a spiritual union as well. "I am in the Father, you are in me, and I am in you." That's about spiritual union. But that part of the gospel has been overlooked these days.
But yoga is about various practices that help bring about this union, and is closely related to the Original Kingdom Gospel that Jesus was preaching.
2007-12-11 15:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im 13 i do yoga its a arobic activity it keeps you fit it makes you flexible and the main reason is it relaxes you and totally relieves stress..
2007-12-11 15:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by cbabysnugglebunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a physical exercise / stretch regime that stems from, and contributes to, certain aspects of spirituality and lifestyle.
Yoga is healthy for the body, and for many, is therapeutic and healthy for the mind & soul.
2007-12-11 15:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by BZR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Various practices that attempt to create unity among mind, body and spirit within the practitioner.
2007-12-11 15:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋