Yoga

What Is Yoga

Yoga is a way o life, an integrated system o education for the body, mind and inner spirit. This art of right living was perfected and practised in India thousands o years ago but, since Yoga deals with universals truths, its teachings are valid today as they were in ancient times. Yoga is a practical aid, not a religion, and its techniques may be practised by Buddhists, jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus and atheists alike. Yoga is union with all.

The Synthesis of Yoga

Over the centuries, four different paths of Yoga(Karma, Janana, Bhakti and Raja) have developed. They are often likened to four branches of a banyan, or peeple, tree which puts down roots from its branches and appears to be growing down to earth from heaven. Since we each have our own personality, we may prefer one path to another, but a one sided development is not recommended, as it can lead to an imbalance in the personality. The whole person- heart,itellect and hand should be developed simultaneously, so a synthesis of the four main paths is recommended. It is best to have one basic sadhna (spiritual practice) or preferred path, but to draw from the techniques of the others as well.

Active Path- Karma Yoga

Karma yoga is selfless service, the path by which the mind is most quickly purified and its limits transcended. The karma yogi works hard, both physically and mentally. He seeks to eliminate the ego and its attachments to serve humanity without expecting reward and to see unity in diversity. This enables him to tune to the one underlying divine essence that dwells within all beings. Karma yoga is most suitable for people who have an active temperament. It involves working in the world and giving of oneself but working on a spiritual level.

Philosophical Path- Jana Yoga

This philosophical or intellectual approach to spiritual evolution describes the world as an illusion. Using the two powerful intellectual techniques of viveka (discrimination and vairagya ( dispassion), the veils of illusion or Maya, are lifted. Jnana yoga is usually regarded as the most difficult of the four paths of yoga. This path demands a sharp mind and an unclouded intellect.

Devotional Path- Bhakti Yoga

Bhakti yoga tends to appeal to people who are emotional by nature. Since the emotions cannot be endlessly repressed, Bhakti yoga teaches techniques for the sublimation. Through various practices, such as chanting prayer and the repetition of mantra (sacred formulae), emotional energy is channelled into devotion ,turning anger ,hatred and jealousy in a positive direction. Emotional love is changed into pure divine love. The bhakta tries to see God in all.

Scientific Path- Raja Yoga

We each possess vast mental and psychic resources that lie virtually untapped below the surface of the conscious mind. To release this latent potential, Raja yoga prescribes a psychological approach , based on practical system of concentration and control of the mind. Right conduct a healthy body and steady posture, breath regulation and withdrawal of the senses are recommended to achieve this. Only if this foundation is firm can the superstructure of concentration and meditation succeed. Hatha yoga is a form of raja yoga that emphasizes asanas and pranayama. Without yamas, niyams and the other steps , It is not yoga.

THE EIGHT STEPS OF RAJA YOGA

By observing their own thoughts, scientifically and objectively, the ancient yogis studied the many obstacles to bringing the mind under conscious control. The sage patanjali compiled their findings in the raja yoga sutras, a text that describes the inner workings of the mind, and also provides an eight-stepped (ashtanga) blueprint for controlling the restless mind and enjoying lasting peace.

• YAMA
• NIYAMA
• ASANA
• PRANAYAM
• PRATYAHAR
• DHARNA
• DHYAN
• SAMADHI

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