Yoga and Meditation - Origins and Purpose

Yoga and meditation

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Stephen Knapp

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A short explanation of the origins of yoga and meditation and what is their real purpose in understanding our real spiritual identity, and attaining the real happiness and bliss that everyone is looking for, which is the natural condition of the soul.

More information on the different yoga systems and their practices and how to engage in meditation is supplied in Stephen's book "Yoga and Meditation: Their Real Purpose and How to Get Started." Information about this book and a full length article on this video presentation can be found on his website at: www.stephen-knapp.com, with similar information on his blog at http://stephenknapp.wordpress.com.

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