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YOGA: LIFE WITH PRIDE
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Author(s):
DR. KULDEEP DHAKA
Vol - 1, Issue- 1 ,
Page(s) : 305 - 312
(2009 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ
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Abstract
Yoga derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, it means union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. The science of Yoga imbibe itself the complete essence of the Way of Life, including - Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Bhakti Yoga or path of devotional bliss, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, and Raja Yoga or path of mind control. Raja Yoga is further divided into eight parts. At the heart of the Raja Yoga system, balancing and unifying these various approaches, is the practice of Yoga Asana.
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