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Etymology of Yoga

The document discusses the etymology of yoga, tracing its roots to the Sanskrit word 'yuj' meaning 'to join' or 'to unite', and its early references in the Rig Veda. It also outlines various types of Pranayama, which is the regulation of life force, detailing techniques like Bhastrika and Kapalbhati. Additionally, it summarizes Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet consisting of essential nutrients.

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Etymology of Yoga

The document discusses the etymology of yoga, tracing its roots to the Sanskrit word 'yuj' meaning 'to join' or 'to unite', and its early references in the Rig Veda. It also outlines various types of Pranayama, which is the regulation of life force, detailing techniques like Bhastrika and Kapalbhati. Additionally, it summarizes Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet consisting of essential nutrients.

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1. Etymology of yoga?

- The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means "to join", "to yoke", or "to unite". The word is related to the English word "yoke"
because both come from an Indo-European root.
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- The word "yoga" is first used in the Rig Veda, a sacred text that includes rituals, mantras, and songs for Vedic priests. In the Rig Veda, yoga is often
depicted as the death of a warrior who ascends to heaven in a chariot.
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- The word "yoga" can be interpreted in a few ways:
(a) To yoke in the senses
The early practice of yoga focused on restraining or "yoking in" the senses.
(b) To link or yoke to God
The word "yoga" can also be seen as a metaphor for "linking" or "yoking to" God or the divine.
(c) To concentrate
Pāṇini wrote that the term "yoga" can come from the root yuj samādhau, which means "to concentrate".
2. What is Pranayama and its various Types ?
The power that provides strength to the mind and body, and keeps us alive is Prana. So our ‘life’ refers to our life force and regularization with
‘dimension’. Therefore Pranayama means regularizing one’s own life force.
- Types of Pranayama

(a) Bhastrika Pranayama


In the Bhastrika pranayama, breathing is done rapidly followed by stopping the breath and releasing it forcefully.
(b) NadishodhanPranayam
Nadisodhan Pranayama is also called Anulom-Antonym. In this pranayama, you breathe through the left nasal cavity, hold the breath, and then
slowly exhale through the right nostril and vice versa.
(c) Kapalbhati pranayama
‘Kapal’ means skull and Bhati means to shine. Thus, Kapalabhati is such pranayama whose practice revives the actions of the head and brain. It
also helps in awakening the Kundalini Shakti.
(d) Ujjayi pranayama
This pranayama involves inhaling slowly from both nostrils, stopping the breath and exhaling the right nostril, and exhaling slowly from the left
nostril. During inhalation, the neck is vibrated to produce a sound that is very important in this type of Pranayama.
(e) Sheetkari pranayama
The practice of this pranayama gives a feeling of coolness. The practice of this pranayama should be done more vigorously in the summer.
(f) Sheetli Pranayama
Sheetli Pranayama helps in cooling down the body, so it must be done during summer. Shitali Pranayama Benefits: It reduces stress, anxiety,
depression, anger, and thirst. It lowers blood pressure and relieves indigestion.
(g) Surya bhedana pranayama
In Surya Bhedana Pranayama, the breath is taken from the right nostril, the breath is stopped and the left nostril is released.
(h) Bhramri pranayama
During its practice, the nasal sound produces a humming sound, hence its name Bhramari.

3. Patanjali - his text and chapters

- Samadhi pada
Samadhi pada does so through 51 sutras that teach you the core postulates of yoga.
- Sadhana pada
Sadhana Pada outlines the principles of Ashtanga yoga, Kriya yoga, and Karma.
- Vibhui pada
This third chapter focuses on the last two Limbs of Yoga, the first of which is Dhyana (mindful meditation or contemplation). The eighth, and last
stage of Ashtanga, Samadhi (ecstasy)
- Kaivalya pada
The last chapter of Yoga Sutra reflects back on what is achieved by one’s mind, thus preparing you for the complete and utter liberation (moksha).
It’s the last stage of yoga and the grand finale of the sutras.
4. Balanced diet
A balanced diet contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease-free.
- 7 Essential Components of A Balanced Diet
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Fats
(c) Minerals
(d) Proteins
(e) Vitamins
(f) Fibre
(g) Water
5.

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