What about yoga?

What is Yoga and why is it so popular over the world?

Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. According to Gavin Flood, Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies it has been defined as referring to "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence." Yoga is also intimately connected to the religious beliefs and practices of the other Indian religions.

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Yeah, Yoga is really connected with Buddhism. You can think about Kung Fu for instance. Kung Fu fighters practise Yoga because that's a very important part of the martial art. And as it is said, only a real Buddhist can achieve a great success in Kung Fu.

Why Yoga?

There are numerous opinions on what the goal of Yoga may be. Goals can range from improving health and fitness, to reaching Moksha.

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I'm not sure about Moksha, but there are lots of people caring about their health and fitness and they ARE hooked on Yoga. I'd like to try this one day :)


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