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Explains the Ashtanga Yoga and Steps

1. Yoga Philosophy of Education Dr. N. ANANDAKUMAR Ph.D., Ph.D ., Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Education-Contract Basis, Department of Education, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram . Dindigul -Dt. Mobile: [phone].

2. Learning Objectives: Introduction to yoga philosophy Four parts of yoga-sutras Five stages of citta Ashtanga yoga Educational implications Conclusion.

3. 1. Introduction to yoga philosophy It is a way of methodology for linking up “Individual Consciousness to Supreme Consciousness”. Sage Patanjali founder of yoga system. Another definition, in Vedanta yoga, “Union of the individual soul with the Supreme soul”. Bhakti yoga Jnana yoga Karma yoga Kundalini yoga

4. Like yoga, Sankhya also emphasis, acknowledging the existence of a supreme being ( Ishvara ). Here, Sankhya have mind, intelligence and false ego. In yoga, mind have five categories: Disturbed Stupefied Restless One pointed Well-controlled

5. 2. Four parts of yoga-sutras Samadhipada – Various internal organs modifications Sadhanapada – Law of karma (causes of suffering) Vibhutipada – How to achieve the supra power Kaivalyapada – Spiritual union

6. 3. Five stages of citta Restless (Distributed and attached with world objects) Torpid (Tamas) Distracted (Temporary ceasing of citta ) Concentrated (Some objects due to the sattva) Restricted (Cession of modification of citta )

7. 4. Ashtanga Yoga Yamas - Social conduct Niyamas - Self displine Asana- Postures Pranayama- Breathing Pratyahara- Senses not attracted by worldly objects Dharaha - Concentration Dhyana- Meditation Samadhi- Self aware state

8. 5. Educational implications It emphases character building and personality development Training to sense organs and faculties of mind Well controlled mental state

9. 6. Conclusion We the human beings have body, sense organs, and mind, hence, it is obvious to have sensual attachment and passion towards worldly objects. As a result, we have drawn in the river of bondage and worldly sufferings. To get rid of earthly suffering and to remove the ignorance that find within us, we have to conquer our sense organs, mind and even our bodily act. To do so the citta needs to be controlled. In this respect, yoga philosophy prescribes eight-fold path which helps to control our passions and craving for worldly pleasures.

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