Authors : Singh R.
Page Nos : 262-263
Description :
In Vedic Sanskrit, the more commonly used, literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga
which is
"yoke", "to join", "to unite", or "to attach" from the root yuj, already had a much more figurative sense,
where the yoking or harnessing of oxen or horses takes on broader meanings such as "employment, use,
application, performance" (compare the
figurative uses of "to harness" as in "to put something to some
use"). All further developments of the sense of this word are post
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Vedic. More prosaic moods such as
"exertion", "Endeavour", "zeal" and "diligence" are also found in Epic Sanskrit. Yoga is a
traditional
method of meditation developed by the saints of ancient India. They practiced yoga as an effective method
of controlling their mind and bodily activities. Yoga in Daily Life is a system of practice consisting of eight
levels of development in t
he areas of physical, mental, social and spiritual health. When the body is
physically healthy, the mind is clear, focused and stress is under control. The benefits of yoga are
extensive. Daily exercises are a great way to help relieve the stress of your d
ay and can bring a sense of
well
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being to your life. Yoga can help reduce the effects of stress on your body. Daily exercises of yoga can
help ease the aches and pains of the body. You will learn to take deeper, slower breaths with daily
exercises of yoga.
The benefits of yoga will include lengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in
your body to help you become more flexible. Daily exercises are always recommended, but yoga helps
reduce the level of Cholesterol in your body. This aids in weight loss
and fat burning. The benefits of yoga
are very far reaching indeed. There is no one other exercise avenue you can take that will address all of
these issues in one simple session. For those of you that think yoga is too easy, I encourage you to try
one class. You may find it is just what you are looking for.
