Question 4 of 10beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

What is the aim of yoga?

Correct Answer

The aim of yoga is to unite the mind and body, thought and action, and create harmony between human and nature.

Sage Patanjali described yoga as the means to make the mind quiet and free from all distractions.

It is a holistic approach to health and well-being that promotes overall physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

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Explanation

The chapter explains that yoga comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj' meaning 'to join' or 'to unite'. Sage Patanjali in 'Yoga Sutras of Patanjali' described yoga as the means to make the mind quiet and free from all distractions.

Solution Steps

  1. Yoga aims to unite the mind and body, thought and action

  2. Yoga creates harmony between human and nature

  3. Sage Patanjali described yoga as making the mind quiet and free from distractions

  4. Yoga is a holistic approach promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellness