Yoga originates from India, and is over five thousand years old. The word comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj", which means "union". This constitutes the union between oneself and one's higher power, or god.
The ancient Indian sage, Patanjali, is regarded as the Father of Yoga. In the "Yoga Sutras", Patanjali discusses the eight limbs or stages of yoga. These are:
Yama - Social Behavior
Niyama - Inner Discipline
Asana - Physical Postures
Pranayama - Breath Control
Pratyahrya - Discipline of the Senses
Dharna - Concentration
Dhyana - Meditation
Sammadhi - Self-Realization
Although all eight limbs are equally important, today only the Asanas and Pranayama are regarded as yoga, as these are the elements most people are interested in.
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- Kurt Tasche is an Internet marketing expert and home-based business entrepreneur residing in Phoenix, AZ. Kurt is also a martial artist, certified personal trainer and certified yoga instructor.
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