Yoga

Introduction: Yoga

Description of Yoga

Yoga: A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Yoga:

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Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Yoga

• Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
• Spiritual Therapies
• Exercise Movement Techniques
• Religious Philosophies

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Yoga

• alternative medicine
• meditation

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Yoga

The following list attempts to classify Yoga into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Therapeutics
  • Complementary Therapies
    • Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
      • Yoga

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Therapeutics
  • Complementary Therapies
    • Spiritual Therapies
      • Yoga

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Therapeutics
  • Exercise Movement Techniques
    • Yoga

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Humanities
  • Religion
    • Religious Philosophies
      • Yoga

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