India, the birthplace of Yoga, has produced many spiritual yoga gurus who have changed life globally. Here are the top 10 famous spiritual yoga gurus in India:
Maharishi Patanjali Maharishi Patanjali - 2nd century BCE 5th century CE, Born Palace - Kodar, Gonda Uttar Pradesh, (Patanjali Yoga Sutra)
Ancient sages who committed yoga in yoga formulas, Maharishi Patanjali was an ancient Indian sage who is considered the father of yoga philosophy. He wrote a book called Yoga Sutra, which compiles the principles and techniques of yoga. Patanjali was also a famous grammar and Sanskrit scholar, who composed a book called Mahabhashya.& nbsp;
Maharishi Patanjali Texts Was On Base Of Yoga and Ayurveda;
Swami Swatamaram
Swami Swatamram is counted among the famous teachers of Hatha Yoga. The credit for creating this knowledge of Hatha Yoga, which was considered very mysterious and appropriate, only goes to Swami Swatma Rama, for all, for the sage. Through this precious treasure, he has presented all the topics of yoga to yoga physicians in the simplest form that was needed and was essential by modern society. simple and Pitti language style in this unique composition (Hatha Pradeepika). 15th or 16th-century Based on Hatha Yoga
Maharishi Gheran: Maharishi Gheran was a sage or Maharishi in ancient India, who was distinguished as the author of Gheran Samhita, a famous text of Hatha Yoga. This lesson describes seven types yoga practice, including Sathkarma (Yogic Detox), Asana (Yoga Poses), Madras (Yogic Gesture), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Pranayama (Breathing Methods), Meditation and Samadhi. 17th century
Based on Hatha Yoga But Focus On Purification
Swami Vivekananda
introduced Yoga and Vedanta in the west.(1863-1902) Born in Calcutta(Kolkata) An important feature of Swami Vivekananda's approach to yoga is the harmony of all four Types of Yoga. Each of these four yogas supports other yogas, helping one to move more effectively towards the goal of God. Swami Vivekananda Say "All human beings Should be so proud by the grace of God that all these elements of philosophy, mysticism, emotion and action should be equally and completely in their minds! It is ideal, ideal, ideal of my ideal Human, The ideal of my religion is to harmonize these four aspects. And this religion is with God."
Swami Paramhansa Yogananda
(1893-1952) Born in Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh, India, Author of a yogi's autobiography, U.S. Kriya brought yoga in. Swami Pramhansha Yogananda Describing Kriya Yoga as an effective method of meeting God, he inspired people to improve human life and progress towards God by following it. Swami Pramhansha Yogananda Explain that some physical exercises are not only yoga, but the ultimate goal of achieving union with God. He is also considered its first guru. In reality, he was the one who introduced yoga and Indian spirituality for Western culture.
Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo Born: Calcutta(Kolkata) August 15, 1872 Death: December 5, 1950
Important role in yoga: The founder of Integral Yoga, who integrates physical, important, mental, mental, and spiritual aspects. Emphasized the development of human consciousness.
His ashram in Pondicherry became a major spiritual center.
Book Written By Sri Aurobindo : Karmayogi, Record of Yoga, Essays Divine and Human, Philosophy and Yoga, The Secret of Veda, etc.
Swami Shivananda Maharaj
Born: Tamil Nadu September 8, 1887 Death: July 14, 1963
Important role in yoga: Founder of Divine Life Society (1936) and Yoga-Vedant Forest Academy, Developed the "sum of synthesis", integrating various yoga paths and making them more accessible to broader audiences. His disciples like Swami Vishnu dev Anand spread their teachings internationally, established yoga centers and ashrams, Swami Shivananda was a western medical doctor in Malaysia, Swami Shivananda base ashram was in Rishikesh, India Promoted the five points of yoga (service, love, giving, purifying, meditating, realizing). Wrote more than 200 books on Yoga and Vedanta.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Madhya Pradesh Birth: January 12, 1917 Death: February 5, 2008 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Called Royal Yogi.
Important role in yoga: Popular Transcendental Meditation (TM) worldwide.
His teachings focused on stress relief from stress and comfortable attention to consciousness expansion. Especially gained international fame through cooperation with Beatles in the 1960s, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Develop a Ashram in Beatle Ashram in Rishikesh, india
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Born: Almora Uttarakhand India December 25, 1923 Death: December 5, 2009
Important role in yoga: Disciple of Swami Shivananda.
Founder of Bihar School of Yoga (1963).
Organizing yoga in a scientific and secular discipline; Developed Satyanand Yoga. Emphasis on the integration of yoga sleep, Kundalini yoga and yoga.Integrated Yoga with spiritual development.
B.K.S IYENGAR:
Full Name: Bellur Krishnamacharya Sundaraja iyengar
Born: Belur, Karnataka, India December 14,1918, Death: August 20,2014
B.K.S IYENGAR was one of the most important yoga teachers in the world and is known as the founder of Yoga Alignment, the alignment founder of Hatha Yoga, which emphasizes the use of accurate, alignment and props. B.K.S iyengar Connect asana with modern science and Teach the effect internally of yoga, he developed his method of teaching, focused on physical details and medical benefits of yoga. importance to yoga Founder of Iyengar Yoga: Iyengar yoga is known to emphasize alignment, expansion and asana. Props such as blocks, straps and blankets are usually used to help physicians achieve the right alignment regardless of their physical condition or level of experience. Author of 'Light on Yoga'.
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