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Yog

As we know now, the word Yog means “union” of the individual consciousness or soul with the spirit or the universal consciousness. Though many people think of Yog only as physical exercises — the aasans or postures that have gained wide-spread popularity in recent decades — these are actually only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.

The science of Yog is the ancient spiritual science, which offers a direct means of stilling the natural turbulence of thoughts and restlessness of body that prevent us from knowing what we really are. The Bible also says: “Be still and know that I am God.” In these few words lies the key to the science of Yog.

Ordinarily our awareness and energies are directed outward, to the things of this world, which we perceive through the limited instruments of our five senses. Because human reason has to rely upon the partial and often deceptive data supplied by the physical senses, we must learn to tap deeper and more subtle levels of awareness if we would solve the enigmas of life — who am I? Why am I here? How do I realize the Truth?