The aim of Yoga is self-realization – to fully experience or “realize” one’s true nature.

Hidden beneath the layers of physical and mental activity is a state of quiet awareness. Peace, love, wisdom and happiness can be found here. In the stillness of the inner self, we experience our connectedness to the universe and to God – “Know your self, know God”. This blissful stillness is hidden inside every human being. Few experience it, however, because most of us remain preoccupied with the objects and problems of everyday life. If we want to uncover our true nature, we must learn to quiet, control and ultimately transcend these mundane preoccupations.

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🍓The aim of Yoga is self-realization – to fully experience or “realize” one’s true nature.

Hidden beneath the layers of physical and mental activity is a state of quiet awareness. Peace, love, wisdom and happiness can be found here. In the stillness of the inner self, we experience our connectedness to the universe and to God – “Know your self, know God”. This blissful stillness is hidden inside every human being. Few experience it, however, because most of us remain preoccupied with the objects and problems of everyday life. If we want to uncover our true nature, we must learn to quiet, control and ultimately transcend these mundane preoccupations.

There are two traditional definitions of Yoga:

1) The first is “Yogash Cittavrtti Nirodhah”, which means “Suspension of mental tendencies is Yoga”.

This definition tells us that our true self is what remains when the noise and activity of the mind have been suspended or turned off. The waves of mental activity are like curtains which hide our true nature. By calming and ultimately suspending these mental waves, we can uncover our true self.

2) The second definition is “Yogo Samyogo Ityukto Jiivatma Paramatmanaha” which means “Yoga is union between the individual self and the Cosmic Self (God)”.

(Note: Yoga explains that as God is the center of everything, He must also be the center, or “Self”, of every human being. Thus, the individual selves are many, but the Cosmic Self is one).

This definition goes further than merely calming the mind. Here the goal is to unify the small self with the Cosmic Self – or the lower self with the Higher Self. Such oneness is achieved as a result of sustained and loving concentration on the thought of the Cosmic Self. By combining these two traditional definitions, we can conclude that all practices which calm and control the body, calm and control the mind, and help to focus our attention on the Cosmic Self are Yoga.

Mind, body and spirit are inseparably connected. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate physical, mental and spiritual practices in order to achieve self-realization. Yoga practices for developing the body include yoga exercises (Asanas) and diet. Yoga practices for developing the mind include following moral principles, breath control, sense withdrawal and concentration. Yoga practices for developing the spirit include meditation, contemplation, having meaningful interaction with fellow spiritualists and providing serving to others in need.

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