History of Yoga – part 2

This article is a continuation of the previous post and covers a few more interesting tidbits from the book “History of Yoga” edited by Satya Prakash Singh.

Why does Yoga give you a “high”?

Many methods of Yoga have been developed in the Upanishads and other scriptures – Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Yoga and what not.  Why do they work?  What is the physiological basis for the “high” you get through meditation?   This is a brief exploration of this topic.