Yoga

Yoga is originated in India over 6000 years ago.  Yoga is a form of exercise to stretch and strengthen one’s body, mind, and spirit. So called asked question about Yoga in today’s time is, why one do yoga? , what is the meaning of yoga? Is it just a spiritual practice or more than that? I would like to answer such questions today. In Sanskrit Yoga means “to unite”, it also means “discipline.” In Yoga sutra it is define as “Yoga chitta vitti nirodha” means “Yoga cause stimulation and distractions toward evolved consciousness and being.”  Yoga is a practice which will lead to gain more balance state of mind and will unite the self. Yoga is a way of self-discovery on the path of enlightenment. Follow are terms associated with the person who do Yoga.

Yogi or yogis terms are used when both male and female are yoga practitioner.

Types of Yoga

Karma yoga: It worked on the principle of helping hand is better than praying hands. Basically requires practitioner to serve unconditionally for others.

Bhakti yoga: Includes Regular prayers, chanting, singing, ceremonies and celebration are all forms of this path.

Jnana yoga: Yoga is path of wisdom (Knowledge). Intellectual debate, philosophical discussion and introspection are all part of this yoga.

Raja yoga: also known as Royal path in means journey towards self-enlightenment

This path is made up of the three main yoga types that described-Karma, bhakti, and Jnana.

Overview of The eight limbs of the Royal Path:

Limb 1

Yamas (set of principle that one need to following)

Ahimsa-Nonviolence

Satya- truthfulness(don’t lie)

ASTEYA- No stealing

Bramacharya-moderation

Aprigraha- Do not attach with material world

Limbs 2

Niyamas-(observe the following)

Saucha- Cleanliness of mind, body and diet

Santosha- Satisfaction with the present status

Tapas- Purifying practice

Svadhyaya-  Study of spiritual scriptures

Ishvara-Pranidhana-  Devotion to the god

Limb 3

Asana- Body pposture

Limb 4

Pranayama- Form of breathing exercise used to control energy in the body

Limb 5

Pratyahara- withdrawal of focus from sense objects.

Limb 6

Dharana- concentration and focus

Limb 7

Dhyana- meditation

Limb 8

Samadhi- enlightenment

The type of yoga practiced in today’s time is Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga is combination of the third and fourth limbs of the Royal Path.

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