Although man has made stupendous advancements in the field of science and technology sector that has resulted in making the lives of people more comfortable and easy, at the same time people still suffer from anxiety, stress, emotional upheavals, angriness, impulsiveness, violent tendency etc.
Achieve inner peace
Man has nearly touched every aspect of his outside world but somehow failed to tame the anxiety, stress, and nervousness that lie inside his body. He is still in search of that perfect harmony, peace, happiness that many have been looking for years together. The quest to find that “inner peace”, “Self”, or “Inner Space” is going on eternally for ages. Man is constantly been on trail to find that one method, way, technology, or science that will help him achieve that coveted mental freedom, control over his senses and emotions, inner mental peace, and spiritual enlightenment.
Origins of Yoga
Yoga basically originated in India. Vedic scriptures (ca. 2000-1500 BCE) mention about Yoga but some believe it evolved much earlier. Yogic principles have been mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like Rigveda, and in much detail in Puranas, Upanishads, and Vedas. But the seminal work of organizing and adopting a systematic approach towards principles and practices of Yoga was done by an Indian seer Patanjali. His work Yogasutra (ca. 200 CE) outlines the various Yogic principles and techniques. The various techniques mentioned in the sutras help an individual to attain right mental state, self-awareness, and surpass the ordinary levels of consciousness.
Yoga is an ancient Indian science that allows an individual to attain mental, spiritual, physical well-being and awareness. Everybody, right from school going children to octogenarian citizens to office-going middle aged professionals have experienced the power of Yoga and the feeling of strong “Inner Self”.
Yoga Lawsuit
Although Yoga has been practiced for ages, Yoga lawsuit have been initiated against Yoga institutes for claiming that they have exclusive copyright over certain asanas or positions devised by them. There have been cases where a lawsuit has been filed by members who accused the center of involving them in a cult under the pretext of teaching Yoga.
Understanding the scope of Yoga
But before resorting to Yoga to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual health, people should thoroughly understand the scope and potential of various techniques involved in Yoga. An individual who wants to take up Yoga should understand the basic principles and techniques that govern this ancient discipline to reap maximum benefits from it. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and this knowledge base has been passed from one generation to another over the years. Yoga should be learned from professional centers or teachers that exactly know the nuances of Yoga.