In this episode of Shiva, yoga practitioners are divided into four grades, namely weak, mediocre, advanced and supreme, and their characteristics are described respectively.

1, weak

The weak refers to those who lack enthusiasm, criticize their tutors, are greedy, behave badly, are greedy, have good looks, are not determined, are timid, are in poor health, are dependent, speak rudely, are cowardly and lack masculinity. If enlightenment is the purpose of cultivation, then they should practice hard for at least 12 years.

2. Ordinary

Mediocre people have a stable mind, can bear hardships, are willing to improve their work, speak softly and have restraint under any circumstances.

3. Advanced

Advanced practitioners are determined, have the conditions to practice yoga, independent, noble, compassionate, tolerant, honest and reliable, young and brave, respected and respected by teachers, and can concentrate on practicing yoga. Such a practitioner can achieve enlightenment through six years of practice.

4. the highest

The Supreme Yogi is passionate, elegant in appearance, brave and fearless, studious, sound in mind, cheerful, always young, regular in diet, strong in self-control, fearless, smart, generous, ready to help others, firm in stand, intelligent, independent, tolerant, good in character and elegant in speech. Such a yogi can achieve enlightenment in three years.

Extended data:

Yoga originated in India and has a history of more than 5,000 years. It is called "the treasure of the world". Yoga originated in the Himalayan foothills of northern India. When practicing body and mind in nature, ancient Indian yogis accidentally discovered that all kinds of animals and plants are born with methods of treatment, relaxation, sleep or staying awake, and can recover naturally without any treatment.

Therefore, ancient Indian yogis observed, imitated and experienced animal gestures, and created a series of physical and mental exercise systems, namely postures. These postures have been tempered for more than 5,000 years. Yoga has taught people healing methods and benefited people from generation to generation.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Yoga