The word yoga is distinct from yogic exercises. When we say we were indulging in yoga, we were actually indulging in yogic exercises.
Yoga as detailed in scriptures of Hinduism was derived from the root word yog which in Hindi stood for synthesis, the effort of soul atman trying to merge with Parmatman (God Almighty, Brahman). One indulging in yoga traveled path of spirituality to reach God in one’s lifetime. In Hindi, two yog two equals four.
Yogic exercises were a prerequisite to yoga. Accomplished saints, Rishis and yogis of yester era made it a practice of warming up their body before indulging in yoga meditation. It has rightly been said, one ailing in body could not rightly indulge in yoga meditation. Keeping our body fit and fine was a prerequisite to indulge in path of spirituality, search for God.
By: Vijay Kumar “Atma Jnani”… The Man who Realized God in 1993 – (Ref. 161016)
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