Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s3.t4.9

v2.c12.s3.t4.9

Following the appearance of the *Yoga-sūtra* and commentaries thereon, the Yoga school saw its influence steadily growing. Some new Yoga classics such as the New Upanishads also emerged which mainly dwell upon the relationship between deity, soul and body. In addition, the theories and ways of practice of Yoga were also assimilated and improved upon by many other Indian schools of thought. Except for the Lokayata School, all major schools of philosophy popular in ancient India have Yoga elements of their own.