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One cannot state the minimum time required for learning basics of Yoga. As it depends on, what is basic for an individual. For primary body level preparation also will vary from person to person as everybody has different body composition. Body is governed by mind, intellect, Iness complex. So learning the techniques and continue the self study is the way. Since Yoga is an experiential science, one has to practice it lifelong to experience its’ depth.

Yoga has its roots from Pre-vedic era as seen in Indus And Harppan civilizations. Then is the vedic era, as described in four Vedas, namely Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda. This also includes the period of Upanishadas, which describe the Yogic science in a lucid way. It is in the form of explanation of fundamental concepts by teachers to students. Then comes the classical era of Shat-darshanas i.e. Six Darshanas. These explain the philosophical views and ideas. Out of six darshanas, Sankhya Darshan is the theory of Yoga & Yoga is the practical of sankhya. These practical aspects of Yoga have been expounded by Mahamuni Patanjali about 500 years B.C. He has given us Ashtang Yoga pathway. Later comes post classical i.e. present phase of Yoga since last 2000 years onwards.

The duration of advanced Yogic study is lifelong. It is a pathway for self-perfection. It is a science of discipline. It is torch-light to conquer our short comings to deal with difficulties and obstacles. It is a stimulus to utilise our fullest potential. It is a process of continuous, uninturupted, firm, dedicated study hence unending .

For study of Ashtang Yoga (also called as Raj Yoga) we should study Patanjal Sutras. The books for study of Patanjal Sutras are

Patanjal Yogadarshan by K.K.Kolhatkar(Marathi)

Four chapters of freedom by Bihar school of Yoga

For study of HathYoga

Gherand Samhita & HathaYoga Pradipika are the text books. They are explained by Bihar School of Yoga, Kaivalyadhama – Lonavala.