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Question: What does the word, "Yoga" mean in Sanskrit?
A. "To Stretch or Reach"
B. "Flowing"
C. "To Yoke or Unite"
D. "Sun and Moon"
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Answer:
The correct answer is C. The word "Yoga" in Sanskrit means "to yoke or unite". It can also mean "discipline".
Yoga is a practice that allows us to become balanced and united with our own higher nature. In the Yoga Sutras (considered by many yogis to be the text that defines yoga), Patanjali wrote, "Yoga chitta vritti nirodha," which means, "Yoga is the cessation of fluctuations or distractions toward evolved consciousness and being". In other words, yoga helps us to get rid of all the distractions whirling around in our heads so that we can be more in tune with our higher nature and find happiness.
Some yogis say yoga "yokes" or "unites" our body, mind, spirit, and breath.
So now we've defined the word, "Yoga" literally, but more importantly, what does Yoga mean to YOU?
Thank you for your witty and educational post, Dorothy! I admit, I had to scroll down and find the answer, C. For those of us who practice yoga regularly, this is something we should know. I was surprised; I associate the term "yoke" with something that weighs you down or keeps you from moving freely. Quite the opposite. Next question?
ReplyDeletePatty, I'm pretty sure I responded to your comment, but somehow I lost it! :) Technology is just not my thing! Anyway...thanks for your comment! I love to hear what people are thinking when they read these! Hope you like the upcoming quizzes too! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNamaste!