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# Meaning and Definition
 
# Meaning and Definition
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The aims and objectives of Yoga education at an early age, in brief, are:
 
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* To enable all to have good health
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* To facilitate the practice of mental hygiene
 
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The final but most important aspect of Yoga philosophy is positive thinking and meditation. Meditation provides a means to ease the constant chatter of the mind and control it.<ref name=":0" />
 
The final but most important aspect of Yoga philosophy is positive thinking and meditation. Meditation provides a means to ease the constant chatter of the mind and control it.<ref name=":0" />
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== The basics of yoga according to the Upnishads : ==
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== संहृतिः ॥ Synopsis ==
Our Upanishads says that our natural state is state of silence where our minds stops chattering. It is the state free of all thoughts or a state of peace.
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Upanishads say that the natural state of humans is the state of silence where the mind stops chattering. That is the state free of all thoughts or a state of peace. Such peace is important especially for all those who
 
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When your mind is free of thoughts it is a state of BLISS,
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KNOWLEDGE and CREATIVITY.
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Peace is important for all those who:
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• are in search of greater and more permanent happiness and bliss,
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* are in search of greater and more permanent happiness and bliss
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• aspire to become more and more creative.
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Because only when the mind is free of thoughts can it be a state of bliss, knowledge and creativity. And an ideal society is the one in which the above features are found. It is constructed by setting up and observing the prescribed social norms and value system like the Yamas and Niyamas of Yoga Darshana, habits, customs, manners, etiquettes, etc. These are the components that help movement in the direction of peace.
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An ideal society is one in which the above features are found. It is constructed by setting up and observing the prescribrd social norms and value system (Yamas and Niyamas) habits, customs, manners, etiquettes, etc. These will help us to move in the direction of peace.
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Bharata for centuries has stood for such a social setup. It believes in the creation of such an environment where all individuals progress towards their goal of peace and the achievement of the required social values.
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India for centuries has stood for such a social setup.You need to create such a environment where all individuals progress towards their goal of peace and the achievement of the required social values.
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Thus, it is important to work towards the creation of a Spiritually Inclined Environment. Because with such a spiritual background, one is freed from over stimulation, unhealthy competition, comparison, stress and pressure to achieve unrealistic targets. As Swami Vivekananda puts it, each individual is potentially divine and every child is differently gifted. And through Yogic practices, one should calm the mind and nurture one's area of interest and talent to achieve one's true potential.<ref name=":0" />
 
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You must work towards the creation of an Spiritualit Inclined Environment. With such a spiritual background, you are free from over stimulation, unhealthy competition, comparison, stress and pressure to achieve unrealistic targets. Each soul is potentially divine as Swami Vivekananda puts it, every child is differently gifted. Through yogic practices we should calm down our mind and nurture our area of interest and talent to achieve our potential.
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• The importance of yoga
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o Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony
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o Self-healing
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o Removing negative blocks from the mind and toxins
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from the body
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o Enhancing personal power
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o Living with greater awareness
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o Developing attention, focus and concentration
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o Reducing stress and tension
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o Improving your posture and flexibility
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o Building better relationships
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o Improving your self-confidence
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o Improving your memory and concentration
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o Helping you sleep better
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• The history of yoga
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o The Vedic Age
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o The Pre-classical Age or Epic Age
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o The Classical Age
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o The Post Classical Age
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o Modern Age
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• The objectives of yoga
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o Enable all to have good health
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o Practice mental hygiene
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o Possess emotional stability
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o Integrate moral values
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o Attain higher level of consciousness
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• The basis of yoga
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o Proper exercise,
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o Breathing
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o Relaxation
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o Diet and
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o Meditation
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After studying this lesson you will be able to:
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• explain the importance of yoga;
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• trace the history of yoga;
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• list different techniques of yoga; and
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== References ==
 
== References ==
 
[[Category:Darshanas]]
 
[[Category:Darshanas]]
 
[[Category:Yoga]]
 
[[Category:Yoga]]

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