Yoga Philosophy

by Rob Daniels

The structure of the human mind and the process of meditation can also be better understood by an exploration of the 7000-year-old yoga philosophy. The Yoga philosophy urges that the necessary inhibition of mental states is brought about by practice and conquest of desire. In yoga philosophy this is known as the atman or self.

In general terms, however, yoga philosophy maintains that the human mind can be both a valuable tool and a source of suffering. The yoga tradition is one of practical experience, but also incorporates texts which explain the techniques and philosophy of yoga. This philosophy is a cohesive system with a specific, technical, definition of Yoga and the actions required to achieve it.

The philosophy of yoga deals with the nature of the individual soul and the cosmos, and how the two are related. It is very important to understand yoga philosophy; without philosophy, practice is not good, and yoga practice is the starting place for yoga philosophy.

It is very important to understand yoga philosophy; without philosophy, practice is not good, and yoga practice is the starting place for yoga philosophy. Yoga integrates asana, anatomy, and yoga philosophy, and emphasizes the body as a vehicle for awakening consciousness, healing, and transformation. Each pose integrates the foundational principles of asana, anatomy, and yoga philosophy, and develops the transcendent inner experience.

About the Author

Rob Daniels is a long term practitioner of Yoga and Pilates additional articles available at Pilates Shop http://www.pilates-shop.net and Yoga Store http://www.yoga-store.net