• Dr. Tara Kumar Singh

Abstracts: The origin of the word 'Yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj' meaning to yoke or join. It implies joining or integrating all aspect of human being - body with mind and mind with soul - so, to achieve a happy and balanced life and spiritually uniting the individual with the Supreme. In other words, yoga develops self - discipline and enhances physical and mental health in individuals. Yoga can enhance lifestyle at any age. For children, it is fun, learning yoga develops self - discipline and can enhance their physical and mental health. It is helpful for adolescent to keep their youthful flexibility. During pregnancy, yoga promotes good health in both mother and unborn child. For adults, it is stress reducing. "Yoga" practice also helps players to relax and replenish their energy after strenuous games. It also promotes cal, clean thinking even in adverse situation. For older people, mild yoga exercise help them to retain mobility and may also relieve problems, like, arthritis, poor blood circulation etc. Thus yoga is not a religion, but it is a way of living whose aim is 'a healthy mind in a healthy body' in all ages.

Keywords: Yoga, Yuj, Patanjali, Buddhism, Psychological, Meditation, etc.

"ESSENCE OF YOGA IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 4, page no.466-468, April-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1704096.pdf

"ESSENCE OF YOGA IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 4, page no. pp466-468, April-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1704096.pdf