Branches of Yoga

Branches of Yoga
The yogic curriculum varies among individuals according to personal needs and goals. Some might be interested in meditating; he can adhere to the mental exercises. Opposites for the healthy options, well-toned body achievement with postures and breathing exercises.

3 Branches of Yoga:
•KARMA, BHAKTI and JNANA yoga highlight the spirit
•RAM yoga explores the mind
•HATHA yoga focuses on the body

KARMA yoga - Humanitarian action and helping others is the most important duty in life.

BHAKTI yoga - Spiritual realization, teaches divine love and devotion through emotional control and ethical conduct.

JNANA yoga - Process of reasoning uncovers deep-seated truths underlying life. Students are taught to discriminate between the real and the unreal.

RAJA yoga - Learn how to gain the power of mental concentration. Emphasized the final four stages:
1. Abstraction of the senses (pratyahara)
2. Fixed attention (dharana)
3. Meditation (dhyana)
4. Super conscious experience (Samadhi)

HATHA yoga - Controlling physical body, health and well-being. Sun "HA" and moon "THA", strives for perfect equilibrium.