Yoga

YOGA

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root 'Yug' meaning 'to join'. It designates ' the joining of the lower human nature to the higher in such a manner as to allow the higher to direct the lower', or 'union with the Self'. It also signifies communion with the supreme Universal Spirit to obtain relief from pain and suffering.
'One who controls his mind, intellect and ego, being absorbed in the spirit within him, finds fulfillment and internal bliss which is beyond the pale senses and reasoning'.
- Bhagavad Gita.
'The younger, the old, the extremely aged, even the sick and the infirm obtain perfection in Yoga by constant practice. Success in Yoga is not obtained by mere theoretical study,or talking about or reading the sacred texts. Constant practice alone is the secret of its success'.
- Hatha Yoga Pradeepika.
'Through constant practices of Yoga, one can overcome all difficulties and eradicate all weaknesses. Pain can be transmuted in to bliss, sorrow in to perfect health. determination, patience, persistence lead us to goal'.
- Bhagavad Gita.
 'Yoga is not for those who fast or torture their flesh, who sleep too much or keep awake, who work too much or don't work at all.'
- Bhagavad Gita.