Yoga is a Sanskrit word derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj" which means to connect, join or balance. It is the state of harmony among body, mind and spirit. Yoga is the ancient science originated in India thousands of years ago in order to know oneself through self realization by integrating his phyiscal, emotional and psychological aspects.
It is defined as complete control over the modifications of mind.
Yoga is a light that guides us on the way of success and eternal joy by eliminating the causes of pains and sufferings like avidya(Ignorance) and abhinivesh(fears).
Sage Patanjali confirms ” Causes of human unhappinesss is the result of accepting our lowest mode of our mind. By the practice of yoga all such conditionings of the mind can be overcome easliy”
On one side yoga is a mystic for spiritual salvation and on other in modern times it is a new age mysticm with its various health and physical benefits.
In short the four main benefits of Yoga for modern lifestyle are: