What is Yoga? How it's Originated? When it started ?

Yoga is a spiritual discipline that focuses on bringing mind and body into harmony. It is based on a very subtle science. It is both an art and a

science of living a healthy lifestyle. The name 'Yoga' comes from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj,' which means 'to join, yoke, or unite.' Yoga, according to

Yogic texts, leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, implying complete harmony between the mind

and body, as well as between Man and Nature. Everything in the universe, according to current scientists, is only a manifestation of the same

quantum firmament. One who experiences this oneness of existence is said to be in yoga, and is termed as a yogi, having attained to a state of

freedom referred to as mukti, nirvana or moksha. Thus, the aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to 'the state of

liberation' (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga

practice. "Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can realize this union and achieve

mastery over their destiny. Yoga, being widely considered as an ‘immortal cultural outcome’ of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to

2700 B.C., has proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity. Basic humane values are the very identity of Yoga

Sadhana.