Definition of Yoga

Great Rishis and Sages have given various definitions for Yoga. Given below some of the definitions-

Pathanjali-Great Rishi-

"Yoga is a conscious systematic process of mastering the mind". (ie) By gaining control over our mind we become the master of our mind and not a slave to the mind

Vasistha-Great Sage-

"Yoga is a skillfull technique to calm down your mind"

Swami Vivekananda-

"Yoga is a systematic process of compressing ones evolution/growth from normal man to a perfect man during one's life period- within few years or even within few months. (ie) by practicing Yoga a person can grow to become a perfect man during his life time in a few years or even within a few months"

Sri Aurobindo- a great sage -

"Yoga is a systematic process in which all round personality development takes place at Physical, Mental, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual Levels"

In Gita Krishna said-

"Yoga is Dexterity in action" (ie) Krishna said not only while praying or meditating but even while doing any work/action one must maintain the relaxation and awareness. Relaxed action with awareness will increase the efficiency of the work.