Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and sconce of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament. One who experiences this oneness of existence is said to be in yoga, and is termed as a yogi, having attained to a state of freedom referred to as mukti, nirvana or moksha. Thus the aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to ‘the state of liberation’ (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice.”Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can realize this union and achieve mastery over their destiny.Yoga, being widely considered as an ‘immortal cultural outcome’ of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to 2700 B.C., has proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity.Basic humane values are the very identity of Yoga Sadhana.
Mohali MP Prem Singh (front row, second from right) among those doing yoga on International Yoga Day at Sector 78, Mohali, on June 21, 2015
Participants practise yoga to mark the first International Yoga Day at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad on June 15, 2015
People practise yoga at a session to mark the International Yoga Day in Gurgaon on June 21, 2015Tribune photo Sayeed Ahmed
Yogacharya Devender Singh and his students celebrating International Yoga Day at Rohini Sports Complex, New Delhi
Arunachal Pradesh BSF personnel perform yoga at heights above 12,000 ft on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2022
Hindu devotees perform yoga on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga at the Kedarnath Temple in Kedarnath on June 21, 2022
International Yoga Day 2022 live demonstration at Shore Temple Mahabalipuram by National Institute of Siddha
Mehsana School Children perform yoga at sun temple Modhera in Mehsana some of 110 Kms from Ahmedabad
Navy Personnel Performed Yoga On The Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa And Kirch In The Bay Of Bengal
PM Modi takes part in mass yoga demonstration at Mysuru Palace Ground july 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga during a mass yoga event on 3rd International Yoga Day in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Yoga enthusiasts perform as part of a flash mob at Times Square, New York, US.
Yoga enthusiasts take part in a mass yoga session on International Yoga Day at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on June 21.
Yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch, 98, takes part in a mass yoga session on International Yoga Day at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on June 21.
People from the Naval staff perform yoga during a mass yoga event to mark the 3rd International Yoga Day on the deck of former warship INS Viraat at the Naval dockyard in Mumbai on June 21.
A sadhu or a holy man participates along with others in a yoga workshop conducted by the yoga guru Ramdev in Ahmedabad on June 20, 2017 ahead of the International Yoga Day.
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