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It is to
realize the self and thereafter the God. Yoga is Universal and is for
all, young, children, adults and old alike. There are several
precautions a practitioner should take before doing Yoga. Most
important is that stomach should be empty for atleast 3 hours
before doing yoga. It is a misconception that for doing yoga, one
must be very flexible like a rubber. Every person must perform the
postures as per their capacity and without any comparison.
Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj. There are three
meanings of Yuj Dhatu i.e. Joining of Individual soul and
Universal soul, achieving Samadhi or absorption and Censuring of
the thoughts.