Yoga Philosophy - few words about it

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi

Yoga literally means "unity" or "union", "connection" (coming from Sanskrit). It means the permanent union between the individual self (jiva) and the universal self (atman). We're all connected, none of us is separate from the other, we just haven't yet realised it.

Table of Contents:

What is yoga?
Purpose of yoga
Intention in Yoga
What is important when practising yoga?
Health benefits
Yoga (sattvic) diet
Types of yoga
8 limbs of yoga
Pranayama
Meditative asanas
Bandhas
Mudras
Chakras
Energy Centres
Mantras

I won't even try to summarize yoga philosophy in a few web pages. So many books have been written about it from people with great knowledge and experience. Some have dedicated their lives to practising and teaching other people. I hope this few pages will give you some idea and help you set on the path...
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