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How to be a Yogi
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines that originated in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Raja Yoga (Patanjali, meditation and positive thinking), Karma Yoga (do good), Jnana Yoga (think about yourself), Bhakti Yoga (pray to God, the Guru or to your inner self), and Hatha Yoga (body exercises and meditation).[1]
The Sanskrit word “yoga” has many meanings, and is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning “to control” (self discipline), “to yoke” (egolessness) or “to unite” (live in a cosmic consciousness).
Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy to a high level of attainment is called a yogi or yogini. Yogini is the feminine form. In the following steps, you will learn how to start your journey to becoming a yogi or yogini.

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The Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet. The lotus flower grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind. The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor and good luck.
The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.

Om Symbol
This is probably one of the most recognized yoga symbols. It is associated with the mantra “om”- often used to silence the mind during meditation. Om is Sanskrit for rakùati, which means “one who protects or sustains.”
The symbol om is Vedic for pratīka which represents everything in it’s entirety…the universe, or god. It’s important to note, this is not meant to be god in a religious sense. According to Hinduism, om represents Brahman. Brahman is not a deity, religious entity, manifest being or anthropomorphic. Rather, it is an idea that represents the beginning and the end, the past and the future, the source of all manifest existence, the ultimate reality, and the Truth.