The journey of yoga
Chapter 1
The ancient origins of yoga
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Chapter 2
How yoga became physical
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Chapter 3
The science of breath and body
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Chapter 4
Yoga across the globe
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The journey of yoga
Ch 1 · The ancient origins of yoga
esther From Indus Valley, ancient seals arise, Showing early yogis, beneath ancient skies.
Fun Fact
Yoking the mind: The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj,' which originally described yoking oxen to a cart before meaning mental discipline.
Glossary
rigveda (noun)
An ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dedicated to various deities. This sacred text contains the earliest recorded mention of yoga, dating back to approximately 1500 BCE.
An ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dedicated to various deities. This sacred text contains the earliest recorded mention of yoga, dating back to approximately 1500 BCE.
Quiz
Which sage is traditionally credited with compiling the foundational Yoga Sutras around 400 CE?
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Which archaeological site produced the Pashupati seal showing a yoga-like figure from 2500 BCE?
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What is the classical Sanskrit term for the mental chatter or 'mind-stuff' that yoga aims to quiet?
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What is the ultimate goal of classical yoga, representing liberation from the cycle of rebirth?
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How many of the 196 aphorisms in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras actually discuss physical yoga postures?
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What does the Sanskrit root word 'yuj,' from which yoga is derived, originally mean?