Significance of Yogic practice
Yogic practice encompasses a wide range of specific methods and exercises aimed at psychological, spiritual, and physical development across different philosophical traditions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It involves the disciplined pursuit of techniques including meditation, breath control, and postures, essential for achieving union with the divine or self-realization. These practices not only enhance physical health but also foster mental clarity and emotional well-being. Overall, Yogic practice serves as a comprehensive pathway to spiritual enlightenment and personal growth.
Synonyms: Yoga, Yogic discipline, Asana practice, Pranayama practice, Meditation practice
In Dutch: Yoga-beoefening
In Finnish: Jooginen harjoitus
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Buddhist concept of 'Yogic practice'
Yogic practice in Buddhism involves spiritual exercises and meditation focused on achieving unity with the divine and understanding one's true nature, complementing the outward preaching of Buddhist teachings.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Spiritual exercises and meditative practices aimed at achieving union with the divine or realization of one's true nature.[1] (2) A discipline that he practiced constantly in addition to his outward preaching of the Doctrine.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Yogic practice'
Yogic practice in Hinduism embodies a variety of techniques and disciplines, including meditation, ethical living, and physical exercises, aimed at achieving union with universal consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and liberation from the material realm.
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The spiritual discipline Prishadhra undertook after being cursed, eventually leading him to attain ultimate salvation.[3] (2) The spiritual discipline engaged in by Samjna to gain favor and support from the sun.[4] (3) A means through which one can achieve discrimination and a desire to be released from the body.[5] (4) Disciplines and exercises practiced by Shiva, rendering him immune to enchantment.[6] (5) The spiritual discipline that encompasses meditation and self-realization.[7]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The discipline and regimen of meditation, asceticism, and ethical living that culminate in spiritual realization.[8] (2) The discipline and exercises aimed at achieving spiritual goals and unity with the Absolute.[9] (3) The exercise of various spiritual, meditative, and discipline-oriented activities in Yoga.[10] (4) The discipline involving meditation, physical exercises, and spiritual development.[11] (5) The discipline and meditation Mukti engaged in for spiritual attainment.[12]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The process of spiritual and physical discipline that aids in achieving perfection and oneness with the divine.[13] (2) The method of meditation and breath control aimed at achieving a state of union with the eternal.[14] (3) Various physical and mental exercises aimed at achieving spiritual enlightenment.[15] (4) A disciplined approach that involves dedication, understanding, and application towards the pursuit of spiritual growth and liberation.[16] (5) A method aimed at calming the mind, thereby alleviating the consequences of actions and reducing suffering.[17]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Spiritual and physical disciplines aimed at achieving control over the mind and body.[18] (2) Methods and disciplines that practitioners (Yogins) engage in, with an emphasis on Contemplation, Pranayama, and concentration of the mind to achieve spiritual goals.[19] (3) Methods and exercises associated with Yoga that support the principles of Brahmacarya, helping individuals to achieve spiritual enlightenment.[20] (4) A state that Drona entered which involved meditation and detachment from material combat.[21]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The discipline of yoga aimed at controlling the mind, body, and senses to achieve union with the Supreme.[22] (2) Spiritual exercises like meditation aimed at diving deeper into the Supreme Spirit.[23] (3) The discipline Devahuti adopted to attain a composed mind and realization of Brahman.[24] (4) Spiritual discipline aimed at achieving higher states of consciousness and liberation.[25]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) The spiritual practices that enabled Ahalya to attain her previous state as a great mistress of occult powers.[26] (2) Spiritual disciplines performed by Suketu that pleased Brahma and resulted in a blessing.[27] (3) A discipline that enhances the virtues and capabilities of an individual, associated with Shri Shatananda, who is described as resplendent by virtue of his practice.[28] (4) Severe spiritual and physical practices undertaken by King Sagara for a hundred years.[29]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) Spiritual exercises and disciplines aimed at achieving union with the divine, highlighted as important in the text.[30] (2) Spiritual exercises and disciplines engaged in by the Brahmanas in their quest for purity and enlightenment.[31] (3) Disciplines and penances that lead to the spiritual practices of Yoga, culminating in the consummation of their goals.[32]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) The methods and techniques followed within the practice of Yoga that aim for spiritual attainment and liberation.[33] (2) Spiritual exercises aimed at controlling the mind and senses to achieve union with the Atman.[34] (3) Spiritual exercises aimed at achieving discipline and control over the mind and body, crucial for a mendicant's lifestyle.[35]
From: Linga Purana
(1) A spiritual practice meant to achieve knowledge and connection to the divine.[36] (2) Yogic practice involves various spiritual exercises and disciplines, including meditation and penance, contributing to one's devotion to the divine.[37] (3) Various techniques and disciplines aimed at enhancing spirituality and achieving yoga, including meditation and physical exercises.[38]
From: Markandeya Purana (Study)
(1) The various physical and mental exercises that constitute Yoga.[39] (2) The specific routines and exercises involved in Yoga, requiring a suitable environment free from disturbances.[40]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Deep and abstract meditation aimed at self-realization and understanding of the self, exemplified by the brahmana in the text.[41] (2) Spiritual exercises aimed at enhancing self-discipline and achieving deeper connection to the divine.[42]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) Activities or disciplines involving the application of Yoga principles in daily life.[43] (2) Actions and rituals performed within the context of Yoga aimed at achieving spiritual goals.[44]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Spiritual exercises and disciplines aimed at the control of the mind and emotions, essential for achieving liberation as highlighted in the passage.[45]
From: Agni Purana
(1) The disciplined pursuit of spiritual awakening and self-realization, emphasized as essential in the text.[46]
From: Brahmanda Purana
(1) The spiritual discipline engaged by Devavridha which involved ritualistic actions and meditation to achieve his goal.[47]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Spiritual exercises and disciplines practiced by individuals like Agastya and Markanda.[48]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A range of spiritual disciplines, including meditation, self-control, and knowledge, undertaken by individuals like the Bhikshu.[49]
From: Vishnu Purana (Taylor)
(1) A disciplined mental exercise towards union with the Absolute, serving as a means to attain liberation.[50]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) An exercise regimen encompassing postures, gestures, and dietary regulations, aimed at achieving perfection.[51] (2) Yogic practices refer to the structured approaches and techniques adopted by neophytes and advanced Yogis for progressing in their meditative and spiritual journey.[52] (3) The methods and disciplines employed by practitioners of yoga aimed at achieving mental clarity and the eradication of ignorance.[53] (4) The various methods and techniques employed by Yogis as part of their spiritual training and discipline.[54] (5) The means through which the absorption into supreme state is sought, though debated in terminology.[55]
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) Yoga practice is described as a means to destroy asmita and reduce the veil of avidya, facilitating a return to pure awareness.[56] (2) The ongoing spiritual exercises that can develop the ability to witness one's thoughts and experiences.[57] (3) Various activities and exercises associated with yoga that aim to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health.[58]
From: Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres)
(1) The discipline involving intense concentration of the mind and physical practices aimed at achieving spiritual enlightenment.[59] (2) The methods and disciplines employed to achieve spiritual realization and connect with the Brahman.[60]
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The various methods and disciplines practiced within the different forms of yoga aimed at achieving spiritual union.[61] (2) The systematic pursuit of physical, mental, and spiritual exercises.[62]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) A disciplined approach leading to the renunciation of the fruits of action, typical of a Yogi's lifestyle.[63] (2) The practice that leads to the enhancement of the senses and virtues, enabling the attainment of prescience and higher perceptions.[64]
From: Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice)
(1) Yogic practices are spiritual or physical exercises aimed at achieving unity with the divine or higher consciousness, often requiring rigorous discipline and meditation.[65] (2) Various methods and techniques of spiritual cultivation advocated by Siddhayogesvari and integral to the Siddha-sampradyaya.[66] (3) Spiritual and physical exercises that aim to enhance one’s health and lead to enlightenment.[67] (4) Spiritual and physical practices associated with the worship of Siva and linked to various depictions and representations of him.[68]
From: Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
(1) A discipline that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual exercises aimed at achieving a state of union with the divine or reaching spiritual enlightenment.[69]
From: Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation)
(1) A mystical union method focusing on inward worship of the formless aspect of the Divine.[70]
From: Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study)
(1) The exercises and disciplines that aim to align the individual with the divine consciousness.[71]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Disciplines prescribed for acquiring virtues such as humility and tranquility, often regarded as artificial compared to the natural state of the wise.[72] (2) The methods and techniques employed by Yogis, particularly those with inferior understanding, to manage their minds and achieve spiritual goals.[73]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Specific techniques and disciplines within yoga that facilitate the union of self with the universal consciousness.[74] (2) Activities involving pranayama, dhyana, and others aimed at attaining spiritual wisdom.[75]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) Describes the means for reaching the inner self or Purusha through focused meditation and the cultivation of a one-pointed mind.[76]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The discipline and exercises aimed at achieving union with the highest Self through mental and physical strategies.[77]
From: Malatimadhava (study)
(1) Spiritual practices depicted in the play, where characters like Kapalakundala and Saudamini exhibit miraculous powers obtained through yoga.[78] (2) The spiritual discipline shown to produce miraculous effects and intense emotional responses.[79]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Ascetic methods and techniques derived from Yoga that are believed to grant practitioners unusual abilities and insights.[80]
From: Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study)
(1) The techniques and methods outlined by Patanjali that facilitate the journey towards meditation and spiritual growth.[81]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Spiritual exercises and disciplines that lead to a deeper understanding of the self and the creation of enduring realities.[82]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Spiritual exercises aimed at controlling the senses and facilitating the realization of the soul.[83]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A series of spiritual disciplines, including yama, niyama, asana, and pranayama, used by yogis to achieve control of the mind and body.[84]
From: Haribhakti-sudhodaya
(1) Spiritual exercises aimed at controlling the mind and body for the purpose of attaining divine realization.[85]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Spiritual and physical disciplines aimed at uniting the individual with the divine, typically engaged in during the renunciation stage.[86] (2) Refers to the various physical, mental, and spiritual exercises aimed at achieving higher states of consciousness and union with the divine. The text discusses the importance of practicing certain postures as part of spiritual development.[87]
From: Vasistha Dharmasutra
(1) A discipline that involves physical, mental, and spiritual training aimed at achieving higher states of consciousness and purification.[88]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) Spiritual practices aimed at uniting the individual self with the universal consciousness, often including meditation and physical postures.[89] (2) Yoga is the spiritual process by which the human spirit is brought into communion with, or is merged in, the Divine Spirit, reflecting the identity and realization of both the Jivatma and Paramatma.[90]
From: Varahi Tantra (English Study)
(1) Methods of internal worship aimed at uniting the worshipper with the Supreme through disciplined effort.[91]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) Disciplines and exercises aimed at achieving spiritual insight and union with the divine.[92] (2) Meditative and spiritual practices aimed at achieving union with the divine or understanding of the self.[93] (3) The disciplined practice that involves understanding vital airs and controlling breathing as a means to enhance one's physical and spiritual well-being.[94]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) Spiritual exercises undertaken to achieve a concentrated state of mind and increased awareness, enabling deeper understanding and sensory perception.[95] (2) Spiritual exercises aimed at enhancing perception, cognition, and recognition of deeper truths and realities, particularly in relation to ultimate individualities.[96]
From: Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study)
(1) Spiritual and physical disciplines aimed at achieving union with the higher self or ultimate reality, which Abhinavagupta was proficient in.[97]
From: The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
(1) Specific methods and exercises outlined in the Yoga Shastra aiming for psychological and spiritual development.[98]
From: Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study)
(1) Practices aimed at achieving spiritual union or realization of Ultimate Reality, linked with different types of yoga such as Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga.[99]
From: Shishupala-vadha (Study)
(1) The discipline of controlling the mind and senses to achieve union with the divine or realization of one's true nature.[100]
Jain concept of 'Yogic practice'
Yogic practice in Jainism encompasses methods for enhancing well-being, actions for spiritual advancement, meditative concentration, and exercises outlined by Upadhyaya Yashovijaya, focusing on sincerity and the journey of self-realization through eight types of yoga.
From: Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study)
(1) Meditative concentration and disciplined practices that elevate a seeker's understanding and spirituality.[101] (2) The various methods and exercises aimed at enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the discipline of yoga.[102] (3) Actions performed by yogins in pursuit of spiritual knowledge and advancement.[103] (4) Spiritual and physical exercises outlined by Upadhyaya Yashovijaya that emphasize sincerity and the absence of hypocrisy, with references to eight types of yoga.[104] (5) The set of practices related to yoga, utilized by various systems of thought for the journey of self-realization.[105]
The concept of Yogic practice in local and regional sources
Yogic practice encompasses spiritual and physical disciplines aimed at controlling nature and actions, as detailed in the Gita. It seeks to unify with the Divine and transcend reality's differentiations through holistic exercises enhancing well-being and consciousness.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) An attempt to eliminate differentiations from reality to experience the undifferentiated Brahma.[106] (2) Spiritual and physical disciplines referenced in the novel that serve as ways to control one’s nature and actions.[107] (3) Physical, mental, and spiritual exercises or series of movements focusing on well-being and the elevation of consciousness.[108] (4) The principles and methodologies outlined in Chapter VI of the Gita for achieving union with the Divine through disciplined effort.[109]
The concept of Yogic practice in scientific sources
Yogic practice encompasses activities that promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual health through various techniques, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation, enhancing overall well-being and cognitive functions while preventing and addressing diseases.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Exercises and postures derived from yoga which aim to enhance flexibility, strength, and overall well-being; beneficial for conditions like Gridhrasi.[110] (2) Physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditative techniques aimed at improving health and reducing hypertension according to Ayurvedic principles.[111] (3) A series of poses and breathing techniques designed to promote physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus.[112] (4) Activities within the scope of yoga including asanas, pranayama, mudras, and meditation, which stimulate Marmas for physical and energetic benefits.[113] (5) Techniques including physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation that enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the workplace.[114]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) An integrated approach in Yoga that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to achieve overall wellbeing and spiritual growth.[115] (2) Physical activities recommended to maintain physical fitness and mental clarity during Varsha Ritu.[116] (3) Includes yogic postures and breathing exercises aimed at enhancing blood circulation to the scalp and promoting hair health.[117] (4) Specific poses in yoga suggested as beneficial for managing symptoms of dysmenorrhea, including Bhujangasana and Dhanurasana.[118] (5) Holistic exercises and methods derived from Yoga aimed at improving health and preventing ailments.[119]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Physical, mental, and spiritual practices originating from ancient India aimed at achieving a balance between body and mind, often incorporated in cancer care.[120] (2) Various techniques and exercises designed to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, with specific benefits for stress reduction and health promotion.[121] (3) The different methods and techniques associated with yoga that are used to promote physical and mental well-being.[122] (4) Yoga practices promote relaxation and have been shown to reduce stress and depressive symptoms through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation.[123] (5) Traditional practices derived from yoga, aimed at improving mental and physical health.[124]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) A combination of physical, mental, and spiritual practices effective in the prevention and cure of diseases.[125] (2) The physical and mental exercises in Yoga that are complemented by proper dietary habits for overall health.[126] (3) Yogic practices are a form of meditative movement that combine alertness, focused breathing, physical exercises, postures, and meditation aimed at improving health and well-being.[127] (4) Various physical and mental exercises outlined in yoga that promote health and balance.[128] (5) An ancient system of physical, breathing, and meditative exercises aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.[129]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Yogic practices encompass various techniques including asanas, mudras, and breathing exercises that aim to purify the body and enhance overall well-being.[130] (2) Holistic activities derived from yoga that include exercises and breathing techniques aimed at balancing body and mind, which contributed to the patient’s recovery.[131] (3) Methods including Asana and Pranayama, aimed at promoting health and recovery in individuals who have suffered from COVID-19.[132] (4) Physical exercises and spiritual practices intended to enhance physical health and psychological well-being, employed in conjunction with Chaturbeeja Churna to manage dysmenorrhea.[133] (5) Physical exercises included in Ayurveda to enhance blood circulation, particularly Sarvangasan which increases blood flow to the brain and scalp.[134]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The physical, mental, and spiritual exercises undertaken in yoga aimed at achieving greater consciousness and self-control.[135] (2) A method utilized in Ayurveda for the prevention and treatment of psychosomatic disorders, encompassing physical and mental exercises.[136] (3) Physical and mental disciplines included in practices like Kundalini Yoga, aimed at enhancing health and emotional stability.[137] (4) A variety of methods and techniques employed in Yoga to achieve physical and mental benefits.[138]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The study involved Yoga practices including Asanas, Pranayama, meditation, and Yogic theories aimed at reducing aggression and enhancing positive affectivity among participants.[139] (2) Physical and mental exercises including Asanas, Pranayama, and Dhyana aimed at enhancing overall well-being and cognitive functions, particularly memory.[140] (3) Yogic practices include a variety of techniques such as postures and meditation that can enhance cognitive functions, including sustained attention.[141]