TYPES OF YOGA

TYPES OF YOGA :

1. BHAKTI YOGA
2. KARMA YOGA
3. RAJA YOGA
4. HATHA YOGA

BHAKTI YOGA:

This simple and Very common among the people this method of yoga is very easy to follow as it does not require any technical and complicated process nor any special intelligence. It creates a feeling of security in man. He develops strong faith on  superior  natural power, ie., God, which is all powerful and merciful and will come to his rescue in time of need, protecting him from harm.

KARMA YOGA :

Karma is a Sanskrit word meaning action. Karma yogi do his duty without reservation and without expecting any return for his acts. A karma yogi utilizes his energy in doing good deeds.He does not run after pleasure.

GYAN YOGA /RAJA YOGA:

It is a difficult process and can be achieved by persistent practice of mental disciple. According to Patanjali yoga to be made of eight parts in his Yoga sutra . He says five of the method eternal and three internal.One should avoid indulging in speaking lies,stealing,amassing wealth beyond one's requirement and cultivate the habit of keeping the body and mind clean and remain contented with his position. This yoga also called DHYANA YOGA or ASHTANGA YOGA

EIGHT PARTS OF  ASHTANGA YOGA

1. YAMA
2. NIYAMA
3. ASANAS
4. PRANAYAMA
5. PRATYAHARA
6. DHARNA
7. DHYAN
8. SAMADHI.

• YAMA means control and discipline,
• NIYAMA means methods and principles,
• ASANAS relate to make physical postures,
• PRANAYAMA is kriyas with air,
• PRATYAHAR is avoiding undesirable
• DHARANA is concentration,
• DHYANA is meditation and
• SAMATHI is contemplation.

HATHA YOGA::

The most ancient art to keep fit physically and mentally. It is system of psycho physical exercises. This Hatha Yoga is comprises of three parts. Which are Asana, Pranayama, and meditation. Asana are carried out to make spine chord flexible and strengthen the nervous system and blood regulatory system.. They not only give strength to mind, it brighten the hidden powers of the spirit. stimulate the will power and ultimately raise a person to the state of self realisation.

Hatha Yoga is combination of Surya and  Chandra functions. Surya is prana the life force. It carries out the function of blood circulation and respiration.The Chandra performs the function of removing impurities from the body.