Yoga Defined!

from Samyak Yoga · host Yogacharya Rakesh

Yoga is not just defined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. There are many Sanskrit texts explaining in detail the practice and philosophy of Yoga. In this episode, we explore other Sanskrit texts from Upanishads, Gita to Brahmasutras and find how the word Yoga is defined. It gives us a comprehensive idea about Yoga and the meaning of the word 'Yoga'.  Know more about Yogacharya Rakesh, visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/yogacharya-rakesh/

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Yoga is not just defined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. There are many Sanskrit texts explaining in detail the practice and philosophy of Yoga. In this episode, we explore other Sanskrit texts from Upanishads, Gita to Brahmasutras and find how the word Yoga is defined. It gives us a comprehensive idea about Yoga and the meaning of the word 'Yoga'. Know more about Yogacharya Rakesh, visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/yogacharya-rakesh/

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