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Essence of Yoga
'Yoga,' which seems like a small four lettered word, holds within itself the whole cosmos and beyond. Yoga, which originated from Lord Shiva, (Indian diety) was first de-codified by the sage Pathanjali. Many know him as the father of Yoga. Yoga is neither a sect nor a religious community. Needless to say, Yoga finds its origin in India.
Bharat Thakur, the Himalayan Master and renowned yoga guru, says, "Yoga is the A to Z of a man's journey. It is the journey from Vikshipt Chith (weird state of mind) to Anandmayi Chith (Bliss)." Elaborating on yoga can run into volumes. It is more than just a physical treatment of the body. It is a path to spiritual ecstasy. It is a way to reach your true identity independent of religion and belief.
Yoga is a perfect practical system of self-culture. It is a science, which aims at the harmonious development of the body, the mind and the soul. Yoga aims at controlling the mind and its modifications. It is consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection, which is now being proven by modern Science.
Today mostly what is known of yoga is Asana (Postures), Pranayam (breathing techniques), Kriya (cleansing activities) Bandha (nuero muscular locks), Mudra (hand movements)
Originally Yoga has eight ladders. Yam, Niyam, Asana, Pranayam, Prathyhar, Dharna, Dhyaan, Samadhi.
Yam:
This
consists
of
ethical
guidelines
regarding
moral
behavior
towards
others
Niyam:
This
consists
of
ethical
guidelines
regarding
moral
behavior
towards
oneself
Asana:
Is
the
practise
of
yoga
Postures
Pranayam:
Is
the
practice
of
breathing
exercises
Prathyahar:
Withdrawal
of
senses
from
the
body,
meaning
the
exterior
world
is
not
a
distraction
to
the
interior
world
within
oneself.
Dharna:
Concentration,
meaning
the
ability
to
focus
on
something
uninterrupted
Dhyaan:
Meditation
Samadhi:
Is
the
highest
know
how
in
Yoga.
This
is
a
state
of
bliss
The first four ladders, namely, Yam, Niyam, Asana and Pranayam form what is called 'Bahiranga Yoga'(external yoga) and the other four ladders namely Prathyahaar, Dharna, Dhyaan and Samadhi form 'Antaranga Yoga' (internal yoga). To practise Antaranga Yoga one would need a Master, who has traveled well till Samadhi. Without this, practicing Antaranga yoga will not be possible.
Patanjali
divided
yoga
postures
into
three:
Cultural
Postures:
This
has
840,000
asanas
Relaxing
Postures:
Shavasana,
Makarasana,
Sithilasana
Meditative
Postures:
Siddhasana,
Padmasana,
Vajrasana,
Sukhasana
Yoga regards the body as a vehicle for the soul on its journey towards perfection. It develops not only the body, but also broadens the mental faculties and spiritual capacities.
We will get into finer details of yoga in the coming series.