Hindu, Hinduism and Yoga: Connecting the Dots
by Ram Locked Door by Melina Meza What is the connection between Hinduism and yoga? And hatha yoga in particular? And Iyengar yoga in particular? This was the question put forth by one of our blog readers and Nina aptly provided a reasonable perspective in her post Friday Q&A: Modern Yoga and Hinduism . But Nina also asked me to provide additional information to satisfy a broader audience. This reader�s question and Nina�s suggestion that I add my two cents to this topic is akin to opening the Pandora�s box of Hindu philosophy. Nevertheless, to have a better understanding of these concepts, it would help for all of us to be firmly established in our �higher Self��a place of higher awareness. It is from this pedestal of higher awareness that consciousness expands, illusion of this physical body and materialism disappears and we realize our true nature. So here I go in simple terms. 1. Who or what is a Hindu? The exact definition of this term has eluded many a scholar. The word...