

Hinduwebsite.com - Yoga Home Page
The word Yoga comes from the root yuj, "to yoke or join." It is used to suggest the union of the individual self (atman). with the Highest Self (Brahman). Yoga is the means to integrate the body with the mind and the lower self with the higher self.
Through yoga, one can achieve perfection of the physical, mental and lower selves and prepare ones journey into higher consciousness through the awakening of the Kundalini and other latent powers.
Purely as a physical exercise, yoga can aid us in keeping our bodies and minds in perfect balance and at peace.
Yoga is the most important contribution of Hinduism to the modern world.
The practice of yoga is a sure way to hasten the process of our evolution into higher beings of the transcendental realms.
The following is a compilation of resources available at Hinduwebsite.com on Yoga, its principles and practices in the form of articles, videos, audios and eBooks. We hope they will provide you with a basic understanding of the theory, principles and practice of yoga.
According to the established tradition, yoga should be practiced only under the guidance of a skilled practitioner. So for actual practice of yoga, please contact an expert in the field.
Essays
What is the Purpose of Yoga in Today's World?
The Five Yamas (Restraints) of Ashtanga Yoga
Yamas and Their Significance in Spiritual Life
Devotion and Meditation in Hinduism
The History of Yoga, References in the Upanishads
The Meaning and Purpose of Yoga
Spiritual Approach to the Problem of Stress
Healing Your Consciousness - Advanced Self-healing Techniques
The History, Practice, Benefits and Types of Yoga
Objective Concentration Techniques
Benefits of Yoga on Life and Longevity
The Yoga Sutras - A Brief Summary by Chapter
What is Brahmacarya in Hinduism?
The Concept of Chakras or Energy Centers Of The Human Body
What is Ahimsa, Non-violence or Non-injury?
What is Dhyana? Definition and Significance
The Yoga Sutras - A Brief Summary by Chapter
Om, Aum, Pranava or Nada in Mantra and Yoga traditions
Ascetic Traditions and Practices in Hinduism
The Concept of Liberation, Moksha or Nirvana
A Comparative Study of Yoga and Advaita
Panca Darsana - A New Theory of Knowledge
Sadhana Chatushtayam - Way to Salvation
Understanding Death and Impermanance
Jivanmukti, the state of Liberation
Thought Forms By Dr.Annie Besant
The Sevenfold Nature of Human Body
The Hindu-Yogi Science Of Breath, by Yogi Ramacharaka
The yoga and its objects by Sri Aurobindo
An essay on yoga and skills by Sri Aurobindo
The Paradox of Non-violence practiced by Gandhi
Find Your Inner Guru, the Truth Inside You
The Ten Great Reflection of Spiritual Life
What is Intelligence? A Definition of Intelligence.
Seeing Things As They Are - The Zen approach
What is Compassion and How to Cultivate it?
Understanding Our Attachments And The Practice of Non-Attachment
Philosophy - Darsana
Introduction to Hinduism - Prakriti
The Kapila And The Pâtañjala Samkhya Yoga
The Sankhya Philosophy of Hinduism
Samkhya and Yoga in Hinduism and Buddhism
Texts and Translations
Patanjali Yogasutras Translated by Octavian Sarbatoare
The Yoga Sutras - Featured Translations
Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali by Charles Johnston
The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga
The Yogasutras of Patanjali BonGiovanni
An introduction to yoga by Annie Besant
Yoga Vashisht, The Abridged Version
The Great Systems of Yoga, Index
A History Of Indian Philosophy - Index page
A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga by yogi Ramacharaka Index
Videos
The Traditional Definitions of Yoga
Karmayoga In The Service Of Hinduism
The Nature Of Citta According To The Yoga Sutra
Success Principles From The Yoga Sutra
The Origins and History of Yoga
Audio
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