Historical and Current Perspective of Yoga: An Overview.

Authors

  • Kapil Ph.D Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences. BHU Varanasi. Author
  • Ajai Kumar Pandey Ph.D Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences. BHU Varanasi. Author
  • Kanchan Chowdhury Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences. BHU Varanasi. Author
  • Sonika Ph.D Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences. BHU Varanasi. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6413

Keywords:

Health, Lifestyle, Modern Yoga, Spirituality, Vedic Yoga

Abstract

Traditional Yoga practices have been mentioned since the era of Indus  Valley Civilization, Vedic & Upanishad heritage, Buddhist and Jain  traditions. Shiva is regarded as the first yogi in ancient Yoga tradition.  The science of Yoga has been traced since long before the first religions  or belief systems were born. At that time Yoga was practiced under the  influence of nature under the guidance of the Gurus and its spiritual  value was given special importance. In ancient times Yoga was known  only for its spirituality to achieve highest level of consciousness. Today  Yoga is not meant for spirituality only but it acquires the wider  dimension by inculcating physical, mental and social aspect of health of  healthy person. Newer evidence shows that Yogic Practices are gaining  momentum for its therapeutic application for the management of health related issues of body and mind. Now-a-days Yoga education and its  practices are being impacted by many eminent Yoga clinics, Yoga  therapy and Wellness centers that have been established, medical  institutes and therapeutic setups. People take up Yoga practice to  maintain their health and lifestyle. 

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Published

2023-04-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2023): International Research Journal of Ayurveda And Yoga (April) 2023

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

Kapil, Pandey, A. K., Chowdhury, K., & Sonika. (2023). Historical and Current Perspective of Yoga: An Overview . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 6(4), 84-89. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6413
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