21/06/2022
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Rigveda 1.30.7 :
Yoge Yoge Tavastaraṁ Vāje Vāje Havāmahe
Meaning:
“In each yoga, we invoke the Strong (Indra); in each struggle”.
Origin
Yoga's roots can be traced back over 5,000 years to northern India. The Rig Veda, an old sacred scripture, is where the word yoga first appeared. The Vedas are a collection of four ancient sacred Sanskrit writings. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the Vedas, and it is a compilation of over a thousand hymns and mantras organized into 10 chapters called mandalas by Vedic priests. Rishis (sages) improved and developed yoga, documenting their practices and views in the Upanishads, a massive work with over 200 scriptures.
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Rigveda 1.30.7 :
Yoge Yoge Tavastaraṁ Vāje Vāje Havāmahe
Meaning:
“In each yoga, we invoke the Strong (Indra); in each struggle”.
Origin
Yoga's roots can be traced back over 5,000 years to northern India. The Rig Veda, an old sacred scripture, is where the word yoga first appeared. The Vedas are a collection of four ancient sacred Sanskrit writings. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the Vedas, and it is a compilation of over a thousand hymns and mantras organized into 10 chapters called mandalas by Vedic priests. Rishis (sages) improved and developed yoga, documenting their practices and views in the Upanishads, a massive work with over 200 scriptures.
History
Yoga is considered to have been practised from the beginning of civilization. Yoga is a science that dates back thousands of years, long before there were any religions or belief systems. Shiva is regarded as the first yogi (Adiyogi) and the first Guru (Adi Guru) in yogic mythology.
Several thousand years ago, on the banks of the lake Kantisarovar in the Himalayas, Adiyogi poured his deep knowledge into the legendary figures Saptarishis or "seven sages”.
This potent yogic science was spread throughout the world by the sages, encompassing Asia, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and South America. Modern scholars have remarked on and marvelled at the striking similarities between ancient societies all throughout the world. The yogic system, on the other hand, found its highest expression in India. This civilization was created around a basic yogic way of living by Agastya, the Saptarishi who travelled across the Indian subcontinent.
Mahabharata and Ramayana
In Mahabharat and Ramayana epics, Shaiva and Vaishnava theistic traditions, and Ta***ic traditions, In addition, there existed a primordial or pure Yoga that was manifested in South Asian mystical traditions. This was a time when Yoga was practised under the direct supervision of a Guru, and its spiritual significance was emphasized. It was a part of Upasana, and their ceremonies included yoga sadhana. During the Vedic period, the sun was given the utmost honour. Due to this impact, the practice of 'Surya namaskar have been invented later.
Indus Civilization
The presence of Yoga in ancient India is suggested by the number of seals and fossil remnants from the Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic motives and figures conducting Yoga Sadhana. Ta**ra Yoga is suggested by ph***ic symbols and seals of mother Goddess statues. Yoga can be found in folk traditions, the Indus Valley Civilization, and the Vedic and Upanishadic history.
Historical evidence
Yoga is one of Hinduism's six philosophical traditions, and it's also a big part of Buddhism's meditation practices.
Historical proof of Yoga's existence may be found dating back to the pre-Vedic period (2700 B.C.) and continuing until Patanjali's time. The Vedas (4), Upanishads (108), Smritis, teachings of Buddhism, Jainism, Panini, Epics (2), Puranas (18), and other sources are the key sources from which we receive information on Yoga practices and related literature throughout this period.
Yoga is an ancient practice that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, and strength in order to improve mental and physical health. It is made up of a variety of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines.
Breathing and poses are the most important aspects of yoga (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility.
Benefits
Yoga is an ancient practice that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, and strength in order to improve mental and physical health. It is made up of a variety of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines.
Breathing and poses are the most important aspects of yoga (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility.
Yoga focuses on the body, mind, emotion, and energy levels. This has resulted in four basic categories of Yoga: karma yoga, in which the body is used; bhakti yoga, in which the emotions are used; gyana yoga, in which the mind and intellect are used; and kriya yoga, in which the energy is used.
Many prestigious Yoga Institutions, Yoga Colleges, Yoga Universities, Yoga Departments in Universities, Naturopathy colleges, and private trusts and societies now offer yoga education. In hospitals, dispensaries, medical institutes, and therapeutical settings, many Yoga Clinics, Yoga Therapy, and Training Centers, Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga, Yoga Research Centers, and so on have been formed.
