{"id":10367,"date":"2019-05-30T18:07:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T12:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/?p=10367"},"modified":"2023-08-25T15:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T10:16:23","slug":"how-does-yoga-philosophy-fit-into-our-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/how-does-yoga-philosophy-fit-into-our-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How does Yoga Philosophy Fit Into Our World?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yoga (Yoking or Union) is one of the six\nsystems\/darshans of Indian Philosophy. It has become extremely popular in many\nother parts of the world, benefitting all practitioners with its myriad of\nphysical and mental benefits. Yoga has indirectly impacted the lives of many\nunconscious people by making them see more than what their eyes are capable of.\nThe transition from the unconscious to the conscious reveals the monogamous\nnature of the self with the universal energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a union between your body, mind, and\nspirit to connect with the unified whole of creation. Philosophy of Yoga is the\nroadmap to transform yourself with the guidance, and the art and science of\nYoga. The first references of Yoga Philosophy can be found in the first millennium\nB.C.E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosophy of Samkhya<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The practical aspects of Yoga play a major role\nhere, a little more important than intellectual content. Here, a yogi believes\nin the existence of God, who is an inspiration for the spiritual awakening.\nUnder this philosophy, it is assumed that to reach your destination of Moksha\nor spiritual upliftment happens when the soul gains freedom from the desires of\nthe world, the bondage of matter to attain purity and consciousness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not spiritual, you are not as\nintelligent as you think you are. There is a whole another world inside of you,\nbut only a few had the strength to explore something which is out of the\nsyllabus because ignorance is bliss. Isn\u2019t it? The most renowned could do it\nbecause they were fearless, but the one who is naive would never be able to see\nthe beauty on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first five stages are external aids of Yoga,\nwhile the remaining three are the internal or mental aids. In the early period\nof the 20th century, Philosophy and practice of Yoga became famous in the West.\nThe first organization was the \u2018Self Realization Fellowship&#8217; in the West, which\nwas founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosophy of Yoga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philosophy of Yoga is simple; it works as a\ncarabiner between the heart, brain, and your soul. Yoga practice fosters the possibility\nof developing a multitude of philosophical ideas diving deep into the ocean of\nthe self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation works as an aphrodisiac for the\nspirit, it calms your mind, activates the clarity within you. Dhyana gives you\nthe power to open the knots of the blocked channels. Let the truth flow in your\nbody by enhancing your positive nature, and let go off the negative knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Vedic texts, yoga philosophy is making\nuse of Vedas to foster the inner-growth of an individual. The translations of\nthese Sanskrit scriptures and Upanishads have helped the generations to keep up\nthe hope in order to survive in this merciless world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yamas and Niyamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Create balance and equanimity to stay in harmony, and to live in peace. Yoga philosophy gives you the blueprint of how to curb restlessness and the guidelines to rise-up from every situation. It serves as an ode to the mental health, and therefore physical attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Also Read:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/yamas-and-niyamas-yogas-guide-to-ethical-living\/\">Yamas and Niyamas \u2013 Yoga\u2019s Guide to Ethical Living<\/a> <\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two limbs are the ethical principles of\nYamas and Niyamas, from the philosophical yogic tree which is described by\nPatanjali. These two depict the observance of the self and universal morality.\nThese two suggest the nature of how to change your behavior and attitude for\ngood and how to treat people around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Yoga Sutras become the threads to offer\nguidelines to lead a purposeful and meaningful life. Other than the Yamas and\nNiyamas, there are the Asanas (Yoga posture practice), Pranayama (deep-breathing\nexercises), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), Pratyahara\n(withdrawal) and Samadhi (union with the ultimate consciousness).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleanse your body and mind by detoxifying your\nbody with these incredible solutions. Let your organs breathe by living a\nlifestyle of a yogi, flourish your garden of kindness, and help others\nregardless! Philosophy teaches us to be pure and clean, both inside and outside\nto become guarded against the disturbing emotions like hatred, anxiety, greed,\ndelusion, lust, depression, and pride. Maintain a healthy environment by\nforming an ambiance which suits your aura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-Discipline, Contentment, and Gratitude can\ntake you places which a jet plane can&#8217;t. It&#8217;s time to redefine what has been\nburied under the sand by giving it the importance it deserves, especially in\nthe era where even youngsters are suffering rapidly from physical and mental\ndisorders. Reward your soul with a new life, and if you don&#8217;t believe in the\nconcept of spirits, then am impressed with your curiosity towards yogic\nphilosophy which led you to the end of this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga Philosophy fits perfectly into our world if\nyou look at the brighter picture and make-believe a welfare society. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga (Yoking or Union) is one of the six systems\/darshans of Indian Philosophy. 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