The word yoga means "union" and is derived
from a Sanskrit word “Yuj” the language of ancient India where
yoga originated. Yoga refers to a way of life, an art of righteous
living an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind and inner
spirit. Yoga relaxation technique is posturing and breathing to induce relaxation.
This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual, body
with mind and mind with soul, in order to achieve a happy, balanced and
useful life spiritually.
Yoga relaxation therapy is perfected and practiced in India thousands of
years ago. The references to yoga therapy in india are available in 'Upanishads' and
'Puranas' composed by Indian Aryans in the later Vedic and post- Vedic
period.
