Abstract
Yoga is one of the six old Indian systems of philosophy, being called Darshanas. In the old Indian thinking philosophy is not just the theoretical contemplation on the world, as it is understood in the Western world, but also the instructions of how the life should be lived, letting the theoretical wisdom also becoming practical.
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Yoga as translated from the Sanskrit originally means to subjugate or to bring under control. This does not refer to suppression but rather refers to the yoke of the cattle, which makes them useful for the humans in ploughing and transporting. In the context of Yoga this means a calming down or docking of the thoughts and the spirit.[1] The Sanskrit-root yuj does not only mean connecting and adding as well as concentration but also to use and employ.[2] Only if we can overcome the tendencies of our spirit, to limit it, we can become aware of our true self.[3]
Yoga is one of the six old Indian systems of philosophy, being called Darshanas. The knowledge of Yoga was collected, comprehended and systematized by Patanjali around the year 300 in his classical work Yoga Sutras, being composed of the four parts Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada[4] with 185 catchy aphorisms.[5] Yoga aims on uniting the everlasting self (Atman) with the eternal force (Brahman).[6]
In the Darshanas there is an especially close connection between Yoga and Samkhya, which is one of the oldest philosophical systems of India.[7] One has to point stress on the practical impact of Indian philosophy. In the old Indian thinking philosophy is not just the theoretical contemplation on the world, as it is understood in the Western world, but also the instructions of how the life should be lived, letting the theoretical wisdom also becoming practical.[8] Yoga plays a central role in connecting the other systems, because all of them make use of the practical expression of their teachings through Yoga in the daily life.[9]
© 2006 Thailin Thai Massage Berlin- Cf. Stück (2000)
- Cf. Iyengar (1966), p. 1
- Cf. Maharshi (2001), p. 17
- Cf. Christmann (1992), p. 36
- Cf. Iyengar (1966), p. 1
- Cf. Weiss (1987), p. 13
- Cf. Ebert (1986)
- Cf. Mylius (1983)
- Cf. Mittwede (1992)
Bibliography
Vgl. Christmann, V. (1992): Das Yoga-Buch. Philosophie und Praxis des Yoga. München 1992.
Vgl. Ebert, D. (1986). Physiologische Aspekte des Yoga und der Meditation. Stuttgart 1986.
Vgl. Iyengar, B. K. S. (1966): The Illustrated Light on Yoga. New Delhi 1966.
Vgl. Maharshi, R. (2001): Sei, was du bist! o. O. 2001.
Vgl. Mittwede, M. (1992). Yoga im Kontext der indischen Kulturgeschichte. Ein Überblick. In: Usarski, F. (Hrsg.): Yoga und Indien. Bonn 1992. P. 60-87.
Vgl. Mylius, K. (1983). Geschichte der Literatur im alten Indien. Leipzig 1983.
Vgl. Stück, M. (2000). Handbuch zum Entspannungstraining mit Yogaelementen in der Schule. Donauwörth 2000.
Vgl. Weiss, H. (1987): Yoga Meditation. Schulung zur Selbstverwirklichung. Eltville 1987.
