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Yoga (devanāgarī: योग) is a Sanskrit term derived from the root yuj, "to join, to unite, to attach", which can be interpreted as "union of ātman (the individual Self) with paramātma (the Universal Self)". It is one of the six darśanas (schools) of Hinduism based on the Vedas, and prescribes spiritual practices performed primarily as a means to enlightenment.
Traditionally, there are four main paths to attain union, namely, karma yoga (through action), bhakti yoga (through devotion), jñāna yoga (through knowledge), and rāja yoga (through meditation). In the West, yoga has become associated with the āsanas (postures) of hatha yoga.
Further reading
- Yoga at Theosopedia