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Roots of Yoga
"Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life." -- BKS Iyengar
Yoga is a classical Indian discipline which promotes physical, mental and spiritual health. The basis of Yoga was compiled and systematized over 2,500 years ago by the sage Patanjali in his "Yoga Sutras". There are 196 sutras (aphorisms) that cover all aspects of life, beginning with a prescribed code of conduct and ending with humankind's vision of her/his true Self. According to Patanjali, "yogah citta vrtti nirodhah" -- Yoga is the cessation of movements in consciousness. With the restraint of the fluctuations of the mind, the soul is uncovered. When a persons mind, intellect and self are freed from restless desire, they rest in the spirit within, and the person becomes 'one' in communion with God or enlightenment.
"Yoga is Darshana, a mirror to look at ourselves from within. It is the quest of the soul, the spark of divinity within us, which is the very purpose of Yoga." -- BKS Iyengar
"Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life." -- BKS Iyengar
Yoga is a classical Indian discipline which promotes physical, mental and spiritual health. The basis of Yoga was compiled and systematized over 2,500 years ago by the sage Patanjali in his "Yoga Sutras". There are 196 sutras (aphorisms) that cover all aspects of life, beginning with a prescribed code of conduct and ending with humankind's vision of her/his true Self. According to Patanjali, "yogah citta vrtti nirodhah" -- Yoga is the cessation of movements in consciousness. With the restraint of the fluctuations of the mind, the soul is uncovered. When a persons mind, intellect and self are freed from restless desire, they rest in the spirit within, and the person becomes 'one' in communion with God or enlightenment."Yoga is Darshana, a mirror to look at ourselves from within. It is the quest of the soul, the spark of divinity within us, which is the very purpose of Yoga." -- BKS Iyengar
Patanjali: Mythic depiction
10th century, CE - India
10th century, CE - India
