Yoga is a vital part of Hinduism

Yoga can adhere to a variety of philosophical or theological concepts and might be theistic or atheistic. Every faith made an effort to put yogic practices into practice using the theoretical underpinnings of its own teachings. Yoga comes in a variety of forms, and depending on the adepts' level of development, the practices change. However, all sincere yogis concur that using yogic techniques for material goals is wrong.


The question of whether yoga is fundamentally a Hindu practice or a universal science has been the subject of a heated discussion in recent years. As the practice spread to the west, the word "yoga" evolved. The term's original meaning, which was "connection with God," has been superseded by the more secular concept offered by premium yoga facilities all over the world that instruct a routine of asanas combined with fundamental breathing and a little meditation. Yoga stimulates the circulation of oxygen-rich blood, nourishing and cleansing the internal organs, muscular, cardiovascular, immunological, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems, according to a typical studio advertisement that concentrates on the physicality.


Yoga's status as a Hindu practice is unaffected by the fact that many non-Hindus do it. Yoga's philosophical and scriptural foundations are Hindu. Hinduism is the root of yoga, its method, and Hinduism is the bloom of yoga, mystical unity with God. In all its splendor, yoga is wholly Hindu.

Photo:  Hindu American Foundation - Hindu Roots of Yoga
Photo: Hindu American Foundation - Hindu Roots of Yoga
Photo:  IndiaFacts - Yoga has a religion: it is Hinduism
Photo: IndiaFacts - Yoga has a religion: it is Hinduism

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