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History
Yoga originated in India. From a modern historical viewpoint, it is impossible to determine exactly its time of origin, but it certainly is of great age. The earliest scripture, which refers to yoga, is the Rig Veda, which originated about 3000 BC. It is a compilation of sacred words of power (Mantras), and hymns with mystical meanings and effect. Thus, the knowledge of Yoga, which was traditionally transmitted only through ages, found its place in written Sanskrit literature. After the Rig Veda,.... read more During this later period, at about third century BC, a great sage named Patanjali composed his celebrated Yoga sutras, or aphorisms of Yoga. Though the knowledge of Yoga had existed for thousands of years before him, he is considered to be the first author who truly systemized Yoga and laid down exact methods and techniques for attaining it. His Yoga sutras are considered to be the greatest work on the subject. The treatment of the subject is addressed.... read more |
Yoga News
Yoga continues to attract many in the United States, with practitioners not only learning the discipline but
also combining Yogic exercises with the oriental martial arts and conventional exercises, calling it 'fusion yoga'.
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