The word yoga means “unite” or “gathering” in Sanskrit. Yoga originated in India. Its origins come from a time remote Indo-European civilization. One of the treaties of yoga (the yoga sutras of Patanjali) is dated about 500 years before Jesus, is a treatise on Raja Yoga. Yoga schools in northern Hindus step then to Tibet where he flourished a very important school. Mental techniques of yoga were then exported in China, Japan (Zen) and throughout the Far East by Buddhist monks who use them extensively.
Yoga includes many branches that contribute to the full development of our various facets: Physical, psycho-physical, mental and spiritual. It also can help us find balance and well-being and the unity of body and soul. This can range from simple relaxation to spiritual search “meditation.”
Born of the different Yogas Hinduism are not tied to a religion. The believer and the atheist can practice yoga methods without principles at variance imposed his religious convictions.
The beneficial effects of yoga are:
On the physical plan of the influence of the different positions the elasticity is in harmony, the organs are fortified, balances the nervous system, glands regenerate and fortify the general dynamism.
About the plan psychic, yoga can eliminate various negative aspects of modern life as a sedentary lifestyle, abuse of unhealthy foods or the toxic drug, blocks generated by stress. Yoga With the spirit we find a relaxed, calm and serene, allowing us to solve problems in a more positive perspective.
