Yoga is a Sanskrit word derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj” which has three meanings Union, Samadhi and Constraint as Yujir Yoge, Yuj Samadhau and Yuj Samyamane respectively. In spiritual context it is described as the union of the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. On the level of practice, the purpose of yoga is to harmonize the body, mind and emotions through the practices of the Yoga. Yoga is not only about doing the physical activity or asana rather it is a way of living the life. Yoga makes us a better human being by making us healthy in every aspect of life which are Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual health. The most common and popular practices among people are Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing practices) and Dhyan (meditation). Through the Yogic practices like Cleansing Processes (Shat-karma), Ashtanga Yoga( Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayam, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyan and Samadhi), Mudra-bandha, one can attain the health of every aspect of life such as Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual health. So, Yoga does not mean only physical activity or Asana. Yoga is something way more than that.
