2. Yoga as exercise is a physical activity
consisting mainly of postures, often
connected by flowing sequences,
sometimes accompanied by breathing
exercises, and frequently ending with
relaxation lying down or meditation.
Yoga in this form has become familiar
across the world, especially in
America and Europe.
3. Introduction:Yoga is essentially a
spiritual discipline based on an
extremely subtle science, which
focuses on bringing harmony between
mind and body. It is an art and scince of
healthy living. The word 'Yoga' is derived
from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to
join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'.
4. According to Maharishi Patanjali –
Yoga is to stop the tendencies, thoughts,
memory, imagination, etc. arising in the
mind every moment.
According to Bhagwat Gita --
Yoga is skillfulness in action