Yoga is an all-embracing way of life, a science of self-culture and mental discipline that ensures the purgation of the ignoble in man and brings forth what is most noble in him. It is pertinent to all people irrespective of his caste, creed, sex, and religion. It can be beneficial to all - the good and the bad, the sick and the healthy, the believer and the non-believer, the literate and the ignorant, the young and the old.Yoga is an ancient science of life which is over 5000 years old. It began in India and has been passed down from teacher to student. Indian scriptures that form the basis of yoga are: The Vedas, The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali, The Upanishads and The Bhagavad Gita.   

Pantanjali’s eight steps of yoga are commonly used today. They comprise of the following:
1.Yama –  Control, abstinence – non-violence, non-stealing, truthfulness,                  continence and non-attachment.
2. Niyama – Rules of conduct – purity, contentment, self-study, self-discipline and surrender to a higher source.
3. Asana – Posture.
4. Pranayama – Breathing exercises.
5. Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses and control of the senses.
6.Dharana – Concentration.
7. Dhyana – Meditation.
8. Samadhi – Contemplation. To be one with the object of meditation.

Yoga is a science of right living and it works when integrated in our daily life. It works on all aspects of the person: the physical, mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual. The word yoga means ‘unity’ or ‘oneness’ and is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to join’. The human mind is subject to certain weaknesses which are universal. avidya-wrong notions of the external world, asmita-wrong notions of the external world, asmita-wrong notions of oneself, raga-longing and attachment for sensory objects and affections, dweshad is like and hatred for objects and persons, and abinivesha or the love of life are the five defects of the mind that must be removed. Yoga, the constant meditation and introspection eradicate these mental flaws.

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