Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and
spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in
ancient India. Yoga is one of the six astika schools of
Hindu philosophical traditions. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in
Hinduism,
Buddhism, and
Jainism.
The term "Yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of
hatha yoga and yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the postures or
asanas.
Origin of Yoga
The word Yoga .