Yoga literally translates as yoking, meaning union or connection.  This connection is meant to be with the higher self or spirit and with God.  I also believe it means a connection and respect for all life.
More than that yoga is freedom and liberation.
In the words of Patanjali (yogic philosopher credited with writing the first yogic […]

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The Buddhist use what they call a Metta meditation, also referred to has a loving kindness meditation.  The meditation consists of a simple collection of positive phrases directed towards one’s self, towards loved ones, strangers, communities, the world as a whole and towards one’s enemy’s.  It is intended to connect the practitioner with their spiritual […]

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Complete Three Part Breath

the essence of what you are doing is cleaning
the purpose of all these techniques
is to remove the the impurities
that accumulate in the lungs
so that you become lighter & clearer

unfortunately these impurities are
reluctant to move out of the lungs
you do not get rid of them with strength
but by being very […]

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