Glossary

~~~ In the highest sense, Yoga means 'Union' - Union of the Individual Self and the Universal Being which is of the nature of Reality, Awareness and Bliss. It is actually the withdrawal of the turbulent ego and mind into its own Immortal, Peaceful, Undisturbed Self. In a pragmatic and practical sense, it means a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.

In the highest sense, Yoga means 'Union' of the Individual Self and the Universal Being which is of the nature of Reality, Awareness and Bliss. It is actually the withdrawal of the turbulent ego and mind into its own Immortal, Peaceful, Self. In a pragmatic and practical sense, it means a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.

A yogi is a practitioner of yoga. "Yogi" is also used for an enlightened, accomplished Sage. The term "yogi" is also used to refer specifically to Siddhas and broadly to refer to ascetic practitioners of meditation in a number of Indian religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

A Yojana is approximately nine miles.