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MODULE-1 Introduction and Historical Development

Concept of Physical
Education and Yog
3) Ram, Laxman, Ravan, Megghanad, Bhima, Arjuna, Karna, Bhishma, Drona
are famous for which historical age?
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Note 1.3 CONCEPT OF YOG

The word ‘yog’ is derived from Sanskrit ‘Yuj’, which means to join, to attach, to
bind and yoke, and to concentrate on one’s attention. Yog means the experience
of oneness or unity with inner being. The unity comes after dissolving the duality
of mind and matter into the supreme reality. It is a science by which the individual
approaches truth. Yog is a way of a better living. It ensures greater efficiency in
work, and a better control over mind and emotions. Through yog one can achieve
both physical and mental harmony.

Yog is a way to achieve the supreme goal of peaceful life

In Bhagvad Gita the main stress is on Karma Yog (Yog by action). “Work alone
is your privilege, never the fruits thereof. Never let the fruits of action be your
motive; and never cease to work. Work in the name of lord, abandoning selfish
desires. Be not affected by success or failure. This equipoise is called yog.”

In this fast materialistic world, “the practicing yog helps to develop balance the
body and mind. it is not a substitute for medicine. It is advisable to learn and
practice yog under the supervision of a trained yog teacher”

DO YOU KNOW?

Pranayama is a yogic exercise by which one balances the breathing cycle in
such a way that there is complete or control of the breath and it is through
this that the old sages had the transcendental experience.

1.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOG

As per Hindu mythology, lord Shiva is considered as the founder of yog. He
narrated the science of health to his wife Parvati and later passed it on to sages
for the upliftment of human beings. For a clearer understanding of yog as an
Indian heritage one should go through related periods of history:

Physical Education and Yog

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