The art of Yoga
Jan 13th, 2007 | By admin | Category: facts“Samatvam yoga uchyate”
Meaning: Unchanging equipoise of mind is called Yoga
(Source: Bhagavad-Gita, 2.48)
Yet another definition of Yoga…
“Yogah chitta vritti nirodhah”
Meaning: Yoga is the control of thought waves in the mind
Yoga achieves a perfect harmony of mind, and the byproduct is a perfect health. First of all, find out for yourself what it means to be healthy. Sri Sri Ravishankar puts it very well…
Health is…
a disease-free body.
a quiver-free breath.
a stress-free mind.
an inhibition-free intellect.
an obsession-free memory.
an ego that includes all.
a soul that is free from sorrow.
Yoga is attaining bliss and blessedness through union with the Supreme Universal Spirit. Yoga is therefore a spiritual quest. However, along the path of yoga, the aspirant also gains health, happiness, tranquillity and knowledge which are indicators of progress and an encouragement to continue their practice.
Ref: Divine Life Society
