What is the yogi religion?

Yoga derives from ancient Indian spiritual practices and an explicitly religious element of Hinduism (although yogic practices are also common to Buddhism and Jainism).
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What God do yogis believe in?

Yogis are fully aware that Truth is God and that God is infinite and indescribable. Therefore, any description of God is bound to be incomplete. Moreover, each of the followers of the many religions and sects on the face of the Earth have their preferred notions of God.
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What did the yogis believe?

Yogis practice self-discipline and recognize the strength they can build through intentional asana (physical) and pranayama (breath) practices. They also see the power of self-reflection and self-study. Yogis surrender to the devotion of the divine and recognize the divine essence in all beings.
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What is a yogi in Buddhism?

Buddhism adopted certain yogic practices even in its nascent stages. Buddha is said to have lived in India between 563 and 483 BCE. Buddhism proposes that all worldly suffering can be alleviated if one renounces the material world. The yogic tradition, with its focus on the inner self, was hence adopted by Buddhism.
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What is the yogi culture?

A yogi consciously works on shaping his or her attitudes, habits, and general ways of life to be more congruent with the philosophies, principles, morals, and ethics of yoga. Yogis make lifestyle choices that bring them towards a place of sattva, a state of equanimity and inner peace.
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What is a yogi lifestyle?

Remember, living a yogic lifestyle means attempting to behave consciously at all times. Establish regular daily practices suitable to your style of life, your family, and work commitments. Include meditation, some physical exercise, good quality sleep, and a healthy diet.
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Is yoga a form of religion?

Although yoga is not a religion in itself, it is connected to religion, and stems historically from Hinduism, but also to Jainism and Buddhism. Both Buddhists and Hindus chant the sacred mantra 'Om' during their meditation. 'Om' is said to echo the sound of harmony in the universe.
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Can Christians do yoga?

But if you, like us, find that the yoga practice benefits you physically, mentally and draws you closer to God and your relationship with Jesus grows because of it, then YES you should keep practising! Always pray about where you practise and with whom you practise with, just like you would with all things.
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What is yogi in Hinduism?

A yogi is a practitioner of Yoga, including a sannyasin or practitioner of meditation in Indian religions. The feminine form, sometimes used in English, is yogini.
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What are the 3 main beliefs of Buddhism?

Buddhists believe that the human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana.
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Do yogis believe in heaven?

The yogis have classified seven hells and seven heavens on a broad basis (though other sub divisions are listed), depending on the vibratory states of the plane. Now this corresponds to the vibration of the person. Hence there is a vibratory match between the person and the place of consciousness.
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Does yoga believe God?

Though recognizing a cosmic creator (known as Ishvara), most Hindu and Vedantic yoga traditions emphasize self-realization, rather than worship of God, as their main focus. So, yoga's not a belief system.
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Does yoga philosophy believe in God?

Yoga philosophy allows the concept of God, unlike the closely related Samkhya school of Hinduism which is atheistic/non-theistic. Hindu scholars such as the 8th century Adi Sankara, as well many modern academic scholars describe the Yoga school as "Samkya school with God."
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Is yoga a sin yes or no?

The simple answer is no, yoga is not a religion. However, there are some aspects of yoga that could be considered religious. Yoga is often seen as a way to connect with the divine, and many people who practice yoga believe in reincarnation or other spiritual concepts.
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Is yoga a Hindu?

Yoga, which is mentioned in ancient, sacred scriptures of Hinduism, originated thousands of years ago in what is now India. The Indian government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly encourages yoga as a cultural practice that promotes physical and spiritual health.
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Is yoga part of Buddhism?

Yoga is a significant practice in Tantric Buddhism. Tantra yoga practices include postures and breathing exercises.
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Who is a real yogi?

True yogis are humble. They may not be doing extreme backbends or advanced balancing poses; in fact, they may not be practicing asanas at all. But because they have achieved inner peace and calm through meditation, they have attained yoga's higher goal.
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Can anyone become a yogi?

Ultimately, the path of the yogi is very personal and spiritual, but should never be taken alone. Anyone can become a yogi through dedicated practice, but not everyone who does yoga is necessarily a yogi.
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When can you call yourself a yogi?

To be called a yogi symbolizes a lifetime of sacrifice and hard work without being attached to the fruits of action. If one truly understands the depths of being a real yogi, it is neither as glamorous nor cool as it is often portrayed on social media.
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What does the Bible say about meditation?

When the Bible mentions meditation, it often mentions obedience in the next breath. An example is the Book of Joshua: "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.
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Is yoga a Hindu or Buddhist?

Yoga derives from ancient Indian spiritual practices and an explicitly religious element of Hinduism (although yogic practices are also common to Buddhism and Jainism).
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Can Muslims yoga?

All humans can practice yoga and there is no discrimination of any sorts. Do you feel that for Muslims, to maintain health, the Unani system of medicine, which was practiced in Arab countries one and a half thousand years ago, is enough? Will they reject Allopathy, Homeopathy and Naturopathy? Of course they will not!
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What does Islam say about yoga?

Maintaining a healthy and fit body is a requirement in Islam, which teaches a Muslim that his or her body is a gift from Allah. Yoga happens to be a common ground between Hindus and Muslims.
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Are yoga poses based on Hindu gods?

There is much debate over the question, "Are yoga poses based on Hindu gods?" The short answer is not exactly. However, the more advanced the practice, the greater the variety of asanas, and a few postures do reference some deities and sages.
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How do yogis eat?

What is the yogic diet? Created by Yogi Bhajan, the yogic diet recommends eating whole, unprocessed foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables. These foods—which are nutritious and easy to digest—are known as Sattvic (pure) foods.
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