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The "About Yoga" Series which will introduce elements of yoga, yoga philosophy, and history.
atha yoganusasanam
(Translation: With prayers of divine blessings, now begins an exposition on the sacred art of yoga.)
So what is yoga? Yoga stems from the Sanskrit word, yuj, which means "to yoke together" or "union" among several other definitions and can also refer to "spiritual endeavor". Yoga is not simply just postures and some breathing techniques. It is a way of living which is designed to help us reach enlightenment. 
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Quotes

* Embrace the flow and let it guide you. ~ Rumi
* When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy. ~ Rumi
* From contentment there flows the most excellent happiness and delight. ~ Patanjali (Yoga Sutras: II.42)

Mantras

* The Great Redeeming Mantra
OM Namah Shiva
Translation: OM I bow to Shiva - the divine consciousness which dwells within the heart. 
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