Yoga had some foreign influence. In the 6th century BC, Buddha's influence brought the ideals of meditation. “Buddhism was responsible for taking the practices and teachings of yoga throughout Asia” (Worthington 41). Indian thinkers such as Yogi Matsyendranath taught that before taking to the practices of meditation, the body and its elements need purifying. One of the yogic postures is named after Matsyendrasana.

The science of yoga has passed the test of thousands of years of trial and refinement. “Although Buddhism has been modified over the centuries, yoga practice is still central to it”(Worthington 3).

Yoga arose at the beginning of human civilization when man first realized his spiritual potential and began to evolve techniques to develop the yogic science. Yoga has often been explained by different symbols, analogies and languages. Some traditions believe that yoga was a divine gift revealed to the ancient sages, so that mankind could have the opportunity to realize its divine nature. Yoga techniques were kept secret and were never written down or exposed to public view. They were passed on from teaching or Guru to disciple by word of mouth.

. Yoga has a long history and spiritual discipline

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