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What is Yoga ?

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to “yoke” or “ to unite”

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Atman

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The True Self .
Yoga is the challenge of finding your true self

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Brahman

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Supreme/ Universal Consciousness
Absolute truth in Vedantic philosophy - Shiva/ Vishnu/ Adinath
we are part of Brahman & Brahman exists in us too - Brahman within us ATMAN

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Eras of Yoga History

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  1. Pre- classical
  2. Classical
  3. Post - classical
  4. Modern
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Pre- classical Yoga Period

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  1. Vedic Period - 4 Vedas
  2. Upanishads
  3. Bhagavad Gita
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Vedic period

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How to please Gods, nature /elements
Only accessible to sons of priests, kings, or warriors

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4 Vedas

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  1. Rig Veda
  2. Yajurva Veda
  3. Sama veda
  4. Atharva Veda
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Upanishads

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Vedanta - the end of Vedic literature
Upanishads are commentaries on the Vedas
Passed on from teacher to student
Main ideas → Brahman & Atman

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Bhagavad Gita

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“The song of the Lord”
Part of Mahabharata, a Hindu epic

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Classical Yoga Period

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The first systematic presentation of yoga:
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - Ashtanga Yoga

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Patanjali

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Father of Yoga
8-limbed Path - Ashtanga
Classical Yoga
Yoga Sutras

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Post- Classical Period

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Tantra & Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga Padripika by Swami Svatmarana

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Swami Svatmarama

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Hatha Yoga Padripika

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Modern Yoga Period

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aimed at making yoga accessible
emergence of ashtanga vinyasa

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History of Yoga (2 decks)

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