Yoga is not a religion but a spiritual science of self-realization.
No.. However Yoga is practiced widely in India,china and Tibet. Yoga has became part of regular life and religion in these regions hence it is not practised as a separate task.
Any religion that resorts to SPAMMING is not a true religion.
Hinduism practices both yoga as well as meditiaiton.
yoga and meditation
Yoga is not bound to any religion cast or sex . So whether you are Hindu, Muslim,Christian or whichever religion you belong yoga does not see your religion. Yoga is an ancient science that has all benefits no dangers. Yoga along with meditation will give you wisdom, healthy life and positive energy to lead happy,stress free and cheerful life.
Indian Mythological god Shiva who is considered as the superior most god of Hindu religion is the person who devised YOGA and is called as the lord of yoga.
Most of the Hindus do not know what is Yoga but they live according to the spiritual ideas prescribed by Patanjali.
He does not define himself by any "religion", but uses yoga and other calming techniques to practice meditation.
Yoga and meditation aren't part of religion, they are part of spirituality, if you'd like to learn more than check out esotericteaching.blogspot.com
From my experience visiting and spending time around different yoga hubs in India, the quality of yoga schools varies a lot by location and teaching approach. Rishikesh stood out to me as one of the most focused places for serious yoga study, especially if you’re interested in traditional practices rather than just fitness-based classes. Many schools there teach Hatha and Ashtanga yoga in calm, ashram-style environments close to the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills, which genuinely helps with concentration and discipline. I also spent time in Mysore, which is very different in atmosphere. It’s well known for its strong Ashtanga tradition, and the teaching there feels strict and lineage-based. In contrast, Goa felt more relaxed, with yoga often combined with meditation, Ayurveda, and wellness retreats rather than intensive daily training. Places like Adhiroha Yoga Centre in Rishikesh seem to balance traditional teaching with internationally recognized training standards, which can be helpful for people who want depth in practice along with teaching credentials. Based on what I observed, choosing a good yoga school in India depends on whether you want strict traditional learning, technical alignment-focused training, or a more holistic wellness experience.
yoga uses breathing techniques (pranayama ) and meditation (dyana ) to quiet, clarify, and discipline the mind. However, experts are quick to point out that yoga is not a religion, but a way of living with health and peace of mind as its aims.
no. Yoga, to be sure, is more than an exercise, or even a philosophy of exercise. Yoga actually encompasses ways of living and developing one's potential as a human being. Anyone can practice yoga and receive benefits from it, on whatever level they want to approach it.