Yoga, literally means to 'yoke' or 'join'. Yoga is that science which allows the student to become at one with the initial creative force from which we came. This is evolution.
Anything which allows a point of consciousness to return to its source is Yoga.
This journey through evolution must include mental advancement for it to be a complete science.
Yoga teaches man, (by man I naturally mean women too!) to expand his mental horizons from the limited constraints of selfishness into the firmanent of selfless expansion to become AT ONE WITH GOD.
So therefore, Yoga is not only nessessary to expand or' free the mind' but one cannot advance oneself mentally UNLESS yoga is PRACTICED.
Yes, yoga is necessary to transcend the mind, to free it permanently. But first we must understand the meaning of yoga. It is not some physical exercise or gymnastics, it is not even breathing techniques. True yoga means union. It comes from the word Yuj, it is being ever united with the Divine. The moment you are united with God, you are free from thought, from ego, from suffering. Your life becomes a life of bliss and joy. But for that, you must live like a yogi, the one who understands the meaning of yoga and is in constant yoga, in Divine union all the time. This is a state of eternal bliss and peace.
The purpose of yoga is to relax your mind and your body. You can do this at home.
You can find several free yoga lessons online by just typing "free audio yoga" in google, but no free physical CDs
What is yoga? Yoga is living in union with the Divine. βIn unionβ means ever connected, not as a body and mind, but as the Divine Soul. Therefore yoga is consciousness, consciousness of being the observer, the witness of the mind. What is a yoga mantra? Any mantra that can help us to transcend the body, mind and ego can be a yoga mantra. A true Yogi, if he is doing yoga, lives in the cycle of Karma Yoga - Action, Bhakti Yoga - Devotion, Gyana Yoga - Education, Dhyana Yoga - Meditation. A true Yogi is in constant yoga, and whatever yoga mantra he uses, it hardly matters, provided he is in yoga or union.
One can improve the sharpness of his mind by maditation and yoga.
I think you mean to ask if yoga can help neutralize the negative planetary effects. The answer is "yes". Depending on what part (mind, emotions or body) you want to make "planet"-independent, you have to practise the yoga for your mind or else the Hatha Yoga.
No, the Bible does not mention yoga. There are yoga enthusiasts who interpret some passages of the Bible to be indirect references to yoga, but you have to be in a certain frame of mind to accept this.
Pilates mats are not necessary for yoga, although they are recommended. The ground can often be hard and tough on the body so a mat is recommended highly.
yoga is more of an art. and a stemulous way to relax the body and mind :) yw
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.
Your child can do yoga from an early age. And yoga will help them to develop a healthy flexible body as well as helping them develop their mind and powers of concentration.
It is a combination of mind and body exercise. It helps relieve stress and best in relaxation.
Yoga is an ayurvedic type stretching from India. It is a kind that soothes the mind and body to relieve stress.