The "Integral Yoga" term was used for the first time by Sri Aurobindo, refering to the process of the union of all the parts of human being with the Divine, and the transmutation of all of their jarring elements into a harmonious state of higher divine consciousness and existence.
Sri Aurobindo initiated and defined integral yoga in the early 1900s as "a path of integral seeking of the Divine by which all that we are is in the end liberated out of the Ignorance and its undivine formations into a truth beyond the Mind, a truth not only of highest spiritual status but of a dynamic spiritual self-manifestation in the universe."
Integral Yoga approaches are intelligent combinations of traditional specific methods meant to secure healthy development for each level of the human being: physical, emotional, mental, intellectual and spiritual. From this point of view, we can consider that integral Yoga is a synthesis of all forms of Yoga. It can also be considered a synthesis between Vedanta and Tantra, and even between Eastern and Western approaches to spirituality.
In the teachings of the Twentieth century Bengali philosopher-sage Sri Aurobindo, Integral yoga (or purna yoga, Sanskrit for full or complete yoga, sometimes also called supramental yoga) refers to the process of the union of all the parts of one's being with the Divine, and the transmutation of all of their jarring elements into a harmonious state of higher divine consciousness and existence.<br /> Integral Yoga must not be confused with a trademark "Integral Yoga" of Swami Satchidananda.
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Integral yoga is a scientific system to mix different branches or forms of yoga in order to attain the complete and perfect richness of all upper potential qualities of the individual.<br /> This is an intelligent combination of traditional specific methods meant to secure healthy development for each level of the human being: physical, emotional, mental, intellectual and spiritual. <br /> We may say that integral Yoga is a synthesis of all forms of Yoga. It mainly aims to a perfect body, utterly healthy and vigorous, a clear, strong mind, calm and controlled; a refined, vivid intellect, as keen as a steel razor, a heart brimming with love and compassion, which is able to live by empathy the spiritual states of the fellow people, a life full of sublime ideals, dedicated to the others’ wealth and happiness, where the aspiration of achieving the inner eternal Self is always prevailing.
Integral Yoga Institute, founded in 1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda, is a worldwide Yoga organization dedicated to the principles of peace, healthful and balanced living, and selfless service.<br /> Integral Yoga is the complete Yoga, which integrates all aspects of life and maintains our natural condition of an easeful body, a peaceful mind, and a useful life. It combines various methods of Yoga, including: physical postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques (Hatha Yoga), selfless service (Karma Yoga), devotion and prayer (Bhakti Yoga), meditation techniques (Raja Yoga), mantra repetition (Japa Yoga), self-inquiry (Jnana Yoga).
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Sri Aurobindo teachings dated August 1934. What is The Integral Yoga?, Who Are Sri Aurobindo and the Mother?, The Ashram and Auroville, A Worldwide Community, Literature and Publications, Events, Links to Websites. The contents of these documents are copyright 1972, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust, Pondicherry, India.
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What is Yoga? Yoga is the language of God. If we wish to speak to God, we have to learn His language. <br /> What is Yoga? Yoga is that which discloses God's secret. If we wish to know God's secret, we have to launch into the path of Yoga. <br /> What is Yoga? Yoga is the Breath of God. If we wish to see through God's Eye and feel through His Heart, if we wish to live in God's Dream and know God's Reality, if we wish to possess the Breath of God, and finally if we wish to become God Himself, Yoga will beckon us. <br /> Yoga is union. It is the union of the individual soul with the Supreme Self. Yoga is the spiritual science that teaches us how the Ultimate Reality can be realised in life itself.
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Yoga is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world. Many scholars believe that yoga dates back over 5,000 years to the beginning of human civilization. The sole purpose of practicing yoga was to experience spiritual enlightenment. In Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), yoga translates as "yoke" or "union," describing the integration of mind and body to create a greater connection with one's own pure, essential nature.
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The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality. This Self-Realization comes through the three streams of traditional Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.
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