Yoga

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Yoga is an old discipline from India. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. It improves health, happiness and mind-power.

Yoga is the Sanskrit word for union.

Patanjali was a pioneer of classical yoga. He defined yoga as "the cessation of the modification of the mind." (stopping changing the mind).

Par example the famous "sun-salutation" contains 12 poses of asanas (sort of stretching), one after the other: helps to balance body and soul (moving ist clouds away).

[edit] Important Yoga Words

  • Aasanas: physical postures and movements
  • Pranayama: breathing techniques
  • Dhyana: meditation

[edit] Types of Yoga

  • Rajayoga: emphasis on meditation
  • Hathayoga: emphasis on exercise and meditation