| yoga | Indian system for training the body and soul using breathing exercises and meditation | (isim) | en |
| yoga | Yoga is a type of exercise in which you move your body into various positions in order to become more fit or flexible, to improve your breathing, and to relax your mind | en |
| yoga | Yoga is a philosophy which first developed in India, in which physical exercises and meditation are believed to help people to become calmer and united in spirit with God. One of the six orthodox systems (darshans) of Indian philosophy, which has had widespread influence on many schools of Indian thought. It is better known through its practical aspect than its intellectual content, which is largely based on the philosophy of Samkhya. Holding that the evolution of the world occurred in stages, Yoga attempts to reverse this order so that a person reenters his or her state of purity and consciousness. Generally, the Yoga process involves eight stages, which may require several lifetimes to pass through. The first two stages are ethical preparations emphasizing morality, cleanliness, and devotion to God. The next two stages are physical preparations that condition the body to make it supple, flexible, and healthy; the physical aspects of Yoga have been most successfully popularized in the West. The fifth stage involves control of the mind and senses to withdraw from outward objects. The remaining three stages entail the cultivation of increasingly concentrated states of awareness, which will ultimately lead to release from the cycle of rebirth. See also chakra, kundalini | en |
| yoga | Any one of several paths of spiritual discipline intended to lead a person to deliverance from samsara and the realization of moksha--i e , to at-onement with ultimate reality Specifically, it means a "yoking" of the self by spiritual discipline, a method of training designed to lead to union of the human spirit with ultimate reality and release from the limits of the individual ego Also called margas (paths to salvation) Normally following a yoga involves apprenticeship to a guru (spiritual teacher or guide) | en |
| yoga | Yoga is an ancient Indian practice, dating back to 2500 BCE, possibly even earlier It is a scientific system designed to bring the practitioners health, happiness, and a greater sense of Self In Yoga, the body and mind are linked to create a state of internal peacefulness and integration, bringing the individual from a state of separation to a self-unity that is flexible, accepting and whole At the practical level, and included in the contemporary definitions of Yoga, are the actual physiological/mental techniques themselves These techniques concentrate on posture and alignment, as well as creating a higher consciousness Yoga utilizes stretching postures, breathing, and meditation techniques to calm the emotional state and the mind, and tone the body | en |
| yoga | A combination of relaxation, breathing techniques and exercise which combats stress, and helps circulation and movement of the joints | en |
| yoga | Union of the lower nature with the higher Different forms and techniques to gain control of the physical, astral or mental bodies | en |
| yoga | As far back as the third century B C , Patanjali, the father of classical yoga philosophy, defined yoga as "the cessation of the modification of the mind " Yoga, which in Sanskrit means "union," focuses on altering the state of a person's mind and using the powers of the mind to generate healing within the body By assuming a series of asanas (positions) and concentrating on breathing, people who practice yoga keep their spine supple and systematically exercise all of the body's major muscle groups This in turn strengthens the organs by increasing respiration and blood flow (2) | en |
| yoga | is an ancient Indian mind/body practice which traditionally prescribes physical postures and movements (asana), breathwork (pranayama), diet, ethics, concentration and meditation in order to live skillfully and to achieve emancipation (samadhi) The many branches of yoga stress various practices, ranging from Hatha Yoga's emphasis on asana, to Raja Yoga's emphasis on meditation, to Bakti Yoga's emphasis on devotion The many styles of Hatha Yoga popular among Americans include Iyengar, Ashtanga (Power Yoga), Kundalini, and Kripalu | en |
| yoga | joining, union; the union of the soul with the immortal being and consciousness and delight of the Divine; a methodised effort towards self-perfection by the expression of the potentialities latent in the being and union of the human individual with the universal and transcendent existence; [as opposed to Samkhya]: the concrete and synthetical realisation of truth in our experience; [a system of philosophy systematised by Patanjali, one of the six darsanas] | en |
| yoga | 1 Hodgepodge of dozens of religious and quasireligious systems and methods, many of which are health-related The word "yoga" comes from a Sanskrit term that literally means "yoke" and, in Hinduism, implies harnessing oneself to God But, contextually or with a qualifier (e g , chakra, Chinese, Polarity, Taoist, or Tibetan), the word "yoga" often seems to mean simply "religious or quasireligious practice or group of practices " 2 Hatha yoga | en |
| yoga | A Hindu series of mental, spiritual and physical exercises designed to aid in enlightenment The exercise component of Yoga is often practiced in the West as an aid to healthy living | en |
| yoga | A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity A system of exercises to promote integration of body, mind, and spirit Yoga, to yoke, join, bring together, bring to union | en |
| yoga | Indian word for "union " Yoga is a posturing and breathing technique to induce relaxation | en |
| yoga | A system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being Various forms of yoga include poses (or asanas) for building strength and flexibility, breathing exercises for cleansing, and/or meditation for relaxation and stress reduction | en |
| yoga | Union of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul; also the discipline by which such union is effected The Yoga system of philosophy, ascribed to Patanjali, is one of the six systems of orthodox Hindu philosophy and deals with the realization of Truth through concentration of the mind | en |
| yoga | is a tune-up for the body Gentle postures stretch and tone muscles, joints, organs, and glands Yoga helps relieve physical and mental tension The many forms of yoga can be practiced by anyone to achieve greater health | en |
| yoga | A means of becoming united with the supreme being, or with the universal soul | en |
| yoga | Philosophical and physical discipline using various postures and controlled breathing to improve muscle flexibility and tone, improve circulation and calm the mind | en |
| yoga | (Skt ; Tib = neljor) General term for techniques of meditation and spiritual practice in Indian religions In Tibet, it usually refers to Tantric practice | en |
| yoga | techniques of developing and integrating energy; discipline or 'yoking' of the senses and the ego more | en |
| yoga | Thank Nixon After helping him with a chronic knee injury, Bikram Choudhury got a special visa from Richard Nixon to come to the United States in 1972 Choudhury, a three-time national yoga champion of India, established his Yoga College of India in Beverly Hills, Calif Currently experiencing a full-fledged renaissance, yoga is no longer the exclusive domain of Hindus, Buddhists and hippies; stars and plebeians of all faiths are breathing and stretching toward a new nirvana Favored by celebrities, Bikram Yoga (referred to as "hot yoga") is done in a 105-degree room to foster stretching and provide a nice cleansing sweat A type of hatha yoga, this practice emphasizes strength and well-being, not deep meditation Curious? Try an introductory package of three lessons for $15 (Bikram's Yoga College of India, 5816 SW Hood St , 452-1132) (CM) | en |
| yoga | The English word "Yoke" is derived from this word, and its meaning is "Union" or being connected to something The understanding is that it is the integration of personal experience into wisdom, both from physical and meditative practices | en |
| yoga | the practice in which physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation are used to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and regulate heart rate | en |
| yoga | (literally, union) The state of oneness with the self, with God; the practice leading to that state | en |
| yoga | A philosophical as well as physical way of life emphasizing harmony of body and mind The philosophy of yoga is based in Eastern Metaphysical beliefs The goal of the philosophy is to help a person become balanced in mind and body and attain self-enlightenment Yoga, apart from its metaphysical teachings, is beneficial to the body | en |
| yoga | An ancient practice for bringing body and mind into harmony using meditation, physical postures, breathing, and exercise | en |
| yoga | A discipline that focuses on the body's muscles, posture, breathing mechanisms, and consciousness, in order to attain physical and mental well-being through mastery of the body | en |
| yoga | Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion | en |
| yoga | a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind | en |
| yoga | A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties | en |
| yoga | a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion | en |
