Meaning and Importance of Yoga

The first topic of the unit establishes what Yoga actually is — the meaning of the word, the way the classical texts define it — and why its regular practice matters so much for a healthy and balanced life. These ideas are the foundation on which the rest of the unit is built.

This topic is studied in two parts:

1. Meaning, Definition and Importance of Yoga — the origin of the word, the sense of union it carries, and the great classical definitions. …