The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit.

This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual -body with mind and mind with soul - to achieve a happy,balanced and useful life, and spiritually this is considered.  However, along the path of yoga, the aspirant also gainshealth, happiness, tranquility and knowledge which are indicators of progress and an encouragement to continue their practice. Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual traditions use many techniques derived from Yoga.

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