Hinduism is probably the oldest religion on earth and its origins goes to India and to the Vedic Civilization. Unlike most religions Hinduism don’t has one founder. It is a combination of traditions and beliefs putted together. This religion is the third in the world based on the number of its followers and it is considered to have more than a million years. There are six important schools on the Hindu philosophy: Nyaya, Yoga, Vedanta, Purva Mimamsa, Vaisheshika and Samkhya.

As most religions the base of Hinduism is in its scriptures such as Upanishads and Vedas that offers spiritual guidance for those that embrace this religion. Tantras, Puranas, Mahabharata, the Epics Ramayana and Agamas are other major scriptures. The Hindu’s believe in the cycle of life – you are born, live, die and then are reborn as in the liberation of soul, the action-reaction process. The most important gods in Hinduism are: Brahma, who is considered the god that created the universe, the destroyer Shiva and Vishnu, which is the universe’s preserver. Also they recognize and worship other goddesses and gods but they consider these less important gods to be reincarnations of Shiva, Vishnu or Brahma.

Hinduism is based on four goals of life that every Hindu should respect: Moksha(liberation), Artha (material success), Dharma(respecting the laws as an individual) and Kama(conjugal pleasure). The ultimate goal as a Hindu is Moksha that will ensure lasting peace and happiness. This will break the cycle of rebirth and will liberate the person from death. There are several yoga methods to reach Moksha and many yogis taught them.

Maharshi Shri Ramana, Shri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Shri Aurobindo, Swami Rama, Shri Shri Yogananda Paramahansa and Swami Prabhupada are just a few great Hinduism Saints that introduced the Yoga philosophy and ancient science to those eager to reach Moksha. They are considered the pioneers of Yoga.