Yoga means 'unity' and is derived from Sanskrit word
'yuj' which means 'to join'.This 'unity' is of individual with the universe. On a practical
level, yoga is for balancing and harmonising the body, mind and emotions.This
is done through the practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shatkarma and meditation.
- Asana
 - means 'posture'.These are the body patterns which stabilise the mind.
It is of 3 kinds: Cultural, Realxative, Meditative.
- Pranayama
- means 'breath control'. Prana means 'life force'.This utilises breathing to influence
flow of prana in the nadis or energy channels of the energy body.
- Bandha
- means 'lock'. The Bandhas aim to lock the pranas in particular areas and redirect
their flow into sushmna nadi for the purpose of spiritual awakening.
- Mudra
- means 'gesture'. Mudras are a combination of subtle physical movements that alter mood, attitude,
and perception. These help in deepening awareness and concentration.
- Shatkarma
- means 'six action'.Shatkarma consist of six groups of purification practices.The aim is attain physical
and mental purification.
- Physhic Breathing
- means 'brain breathing'.These are dynamic techniques
with in-breath retention.
- Refining Breathing
- also called 'communication system'.It keeps us in communication
with the nature.These are based on 'Pranayam'.
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