The Meaning Behind Yoga - Green Apple Active

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by Constance Bourg In the modern world, yoga is often nothing more than a way to keep stress at bay and to keep fit, hence the spelling of the word without a capital letter Y. Nevertheless, the rich philosophy that inspires this discipline is clearly reflected in its name. Yoga. Yoga with a capital Y. What does it mean? The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga is yoke. Yoga stems from the root yuj, which means to unite or to attach. In Hindu philosophy this concept of uniting is especially mentioned in reference to something that is called Atman and Paratman. Here yoga becomes Yoga.What is Paratman?Paratman is the ultimate source of energy, or Prana, which means a vital energy force that sustains life. Many different life philosophies contain similar concepts of vital energy, and they all have