The philosophy behind Yoga

Yoga philosophy encompasses all of life, spirit, spirituality and the worlds beyond this one in which we live. Here is a small sampling into topics that constitute its fundamentals...enough to entice you to dig deeper.

Yoga Terminology
Aum
Classic Texts on Yoga
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Relationship to the Outer World
  - Psychological Restraints
  - Inspirations in Daily Life
  - Physical/Mental Awareness through Stretching
- Relationship of the Mind to the Spirit
  - Training the Breath, Para-Sympathetic Nervous System
  - Withdrawing into Oneself
  - Meditation Phase One, Concentration
  - Meditation Phase Two, Unbroken Concentration
  - Ultimate Release of the Ego
Subtle Body and the Chakras
Symbols Used in Yoga
Yoga in Daily Life