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Yogesh Yadav
Internationally Certified Professional Yoga & Meditation Coach with 10+ years of experience.
Yoga is from the Vedas.” – T.K.V. Desikachar. At its broadest, yoga, from the root word “yuj” in Sanskrit, means to unite. Most Hindu texts discuss yoga as a practice to control the senses and ultimately, the mind.
read lessYoga is related to Hinduism today because it originates from ancient Indian traditions, including Vedic philosophy and texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. Many yogic practices, such as meditation, chanting, and devotion, align with Hindu spiritual concepts. Over time, Hindu saints and gurus popularized yoga, reinforcing its association with the religion. However, yoga itself is a universal practice that transcends religious boundaries.
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