Understanding yoga in Hinduism 8 Articles

by Can Tran

As a Buddhist and a yoga practitioner, I can say that these exercises are an important part to both Buddhism and Hinduism. Yoga is one of the six schools of philosophy within the faith of Hinduism. But this type of yoga ...read more

by Remya V

Yoga, the wisdom gathered from the ancient sages of India has gained utmost importance in the modern world of stress and competition. Many people nurture a misconception that yoga means merely physical exercises. It is not...read more

by Molly Carter

Yoga means to yoke, or join. The term yoga suggests the joining of the individual self (atman) with the higher self (Brahman.) As one of the six classic systems of Hindu philosophy, yoga is designed to escape the limitat...read more

by Daniel Xiao Wang

The Upanishads, a text of teachings from spiritual masters, describes the union with the true Self as the ultimate goal of Hinduism. This desired goal involves balance, purity, tranquility, and serenity of mind. These ar...read more

by Ted Czukor

Is Yoga nothing else than Hinduism? People are split on this subject. I've been studying for over thirty years the works of those who are best informed. One of the most accessible is the wonderful western Vedic scholar ...read more

by Vidyaangi Patil

Yoga is the most fascinating pathway to realize self awareness, peace of mind and wholesome health. The ancient Indian practice is based on the fact that the mind controls the body, and vice versa. Yoga prescribes controll...read more

by Anuradha Mishra

All the religions have their own specialities and features. 'Hinduism' too has its own very special qualities and features and one of the is the 'yoga'. 'Yoga in Hinduism' is a traditional practi...read more

by GURUNATH

Yoga is the main concept in Hinduism. Yoga is the only technique through which a soul can realize its origin i.e God. God is the super soul or super power and cover whole universe. Hinduism (Vedas) says that God is eve...read more