What Is Yoga? The True Definition Of Yoga | Anvita Dixit

Having lived and grown up all my life at a Yoga Institution in Mumbai called Kaivalyadhama, I was introduced to the purpose of Yoga at a very early age. The spiritual definition and purpose of Yoga that I was taught was very different to the one I saw being promoted through mainstream popular culture. The image conscious version of Yoga that I was exposed to through the media was in stark contrast to the mental and spiritual process of Yoga that I learnt at Yoga school. While the popular notion of Yoga focuses on the physical realm of asanas and highlights concepts such as flexibility and body strength, the truth is that Yoga is the science of the human body and mind as an instrument to achieve one’s highest potential in this lifetime. The Yogic postures and breathing practices are designed to help an individual sit in meditation for longer, without any bodily aches and pains.Thus, the physical aspect of Yoga is only a minor stepping stone on the much larger spiritual path of Yoga. It is only when the body, breath and mind are quiet and undisturbed, that the spiritual message for the soul can be heard. Therefore, on the 5th International Day of Yoga, it is not only important to celebrate Yoga - but to also understand what Yoga truly is. 📚Yoga Philosophy Playlist:    • Yoga Philosophy - English   📚Source: Patañjala Yoga Sutra by Dr. P.V. Karambelkar (Kaivalyadhama) Available On: https://amzn.to/3fvNbLx (Affiliate Link) 🧘🏽‍♀️Join Our Yoga Classes - https://www.yogicgurukul.com/classes 💫 Join Our YouTube Membership -    / yogicgurukul   🙏🏼 Support Our Channel - https://rzp.io/l/YogicGurukulSupport ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Yogic Gurukul: 🙏🏼 All things Yoga, philosophy, and spirituality. Yogic Gurukul aims to provide online Yoga education through videos, books, and workshops - all centered on classical Yoga philosophy and Indian culture. We believe that the spiritual teachings of Yoga are an essential human need and help us to know ourselves from the inside out. To us, Yoga is much more than just a physical asana practice - it is a mental and spiritual process - catalysed through philosophical study, meditation and pranayama. Our aim is to teach a holistic Yoga practice, and be able to transfer the knowledge of Yoga as presented in the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Geeta and Hatha Yogic Texts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Us On Social Media: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Founder - Anvita Dixit (@anvitadixityoga) ➡ Instagram:   / anvitadixityoga   ➡ Facebook:   / anvitadixityoga   ➡ Twitter:   / anvitadixityoga   ➡ LinkedIn:   / anvitadixityoga   ➡ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/B3U4HUCCMCDYA1​ ➡ Email: [email protected] 📩Yogic Gurukul Team: 📚 Yogic Gurukul - Instagram:   / yogic.gurukul   🙋🏻‍♀️Video Editor: Ashlesha Mahadik -   / atmiyata_esse   🙋🏻‍♀️Graphic Designer: Maitreyi Bhatia -   / ms.monki   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥Our Studio Kit: (Affiliate Links) 1) Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3CczhHW 2) Canon M50 Camera: https://amzn.to/3frbWIz 3) Studio Lights: https://amzn.to/3lBtGVH 4) Tripod: https://amzn.to/2VpqSAr 5) Background Support: https://amzn.to/2VwRH5g ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Disclaimer: The video content, information, and teachings brought to you by Yogic Gurukul have been created to spread awareness on Yogic practices and the impact of each practice or philosophy will be different for each person. Please seek medical assistance before starting any of our videos and ensure that you are fit to practice with adequate sleep and nutrition. Yogic Gurukul does not take responsibility for any results of the practice.