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TIRISULA YOGA HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US REIKI WHAT IS YOGA OVERVIEW YOGA TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA INTRODUCTION CURRICULUM EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS MASTERS PROFILE SCHEDULE HOSTING YOGA SPECIALISTS COURSE KIDS YOGA YOGA THERAPY PRE-POST-NATAL YOGA YOGA WORKSHOPS OVERVIEW YOGA RETREAT INDIA MALAYSIA REGISTRATION FORMS YOGA STORE YOGA MATS AND BAGS YOGA ACCESSORIES YOGA APPARELS YOGA BOOKS RECOMMENDED READINGS LINKS BOOK REVIEWS PHOTOS PHOTO GALLERY OUR PARTNER SITES ONE FITNESS ONE YOGA GROUP OTHER LINKS YOGA ALLIANCE	Overview Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning "union". It refers to the union of the individual soul with the universal soul and the path and practices we engage in order to achieve that union. Yoga is not a religion. The practice of Yoga consists of the understanding and application of various disciplines in thought, word and action to ourselves and others. The understanding and practice of these disciplines directs and channels energy in a specific manner in the body and consciousness which weakens unhealthy, unwholesome and unskillful states of being while at the same time cultivating states of being which are healthy, wholesome and skillful. Yoga originated in what is now known as the Indian sub - continent and is based on the teachings put forth in a number of ancient scriptures, such as The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Hatha Yoga Pradipka and The Upanishads, among others. These scriptures were written by ancient wise men in order to articulate and pass on the teachings of Yoga to those who wish to gain the benefits from its practice. There is in modern times a lack of understanding and interest among many as to what the purpose of the path and practice of Yoga is and what the philosophy behind its practice is. Most individuals think of it as being a primarily physical practice which can weaken and alleviate various mental and physical imbalances and disorders. This in itself makes it worthwhile to learn, understand and practice. However, these affects of the physical practice of Yoga are not the primary objective of Yoga. In fact, they are only one benefit from its practice. The philosophy that Yoga is built around goes much deeper then this. The science and practice of Yoga is built around the philosophy that the mind has defilements which lead to ignorance, suffering, confusion and pain. This ignorance, confusion, suffering and pain leading to debilitated states of consciousness that can harm ourselves and others. The purpose of the various practices, techniques, disciplines and components of Yoga is to weaken and alleviate these defilements. Read on more to get a better understanding of Yoga. Articles The Vedas The Power of Shakti Moksha and Maya The 3 Gunas of Nature

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