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                                          YOGA 

It is derived from the Sanskrit root "Yuj," which means to join. The
English word "yoke" also comes from the same root. Originally the
literal signification of the two words was almost the same. The
root-verb "Yuj" signifies to join oneself to something, or to harness
oneself for some task. Thus in its primary meaning it conveys the same
idea of preparing for hard work as the common English expressions "to
go into harness," or "to buckle to." The effort required is mental or
physical, according to the object in view. If the object be the
acquirement of perfect health or longevity, then the effort of both
mind and body to accomplish this through certain practices is called
"Yoga." So is it again if the object be the development of psychic
powers. The same word is used likewise to indicate the mental training
necessary for the attainment of self-control, of the union of the
individual soul with God, of divine communion or of spiritual
perfection. Volumes upon volumes
have been written in India describing the different branches and
methods of this applied science of "Yoga," and the various ideals that
can be attained through its practice; also what qualifications fit a
beginner for undertaking any of these methods, what stages he must
pass through in order to reach the goal, what obstacles stand in the
way, and how they can be overcome.