History & Philosophy of Yoga

Yoga originated in the Indian subcontinent with roots in the Vedas and Upanishads.is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated with its own philosophy in ancient India, aimed at controlling body and mind to attain various salvation goals,as practiced in the Hindu,sikh, Jain, and Buddhist traditions The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali present an eight-limbed path (Ashtanga) describing ethical and meditative practices. Over centuries diverse lineages developed — Hatha, Raja, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and more.

Key milestones

• Vedas & Upanishads — Early references to meditative discipline.
• Patanjali — Yoga Sutras and codification of practice.
• Hatha Texts — Practical manuals for posture and breathwork.
• Ayurveda — Traditional medicine system aligned with yoga.