RajYoga
Patanjali Yogasutra is the scripture that tells about the RajYoga.
The main focus of this part of yoga is Dhyana, Dharana, and Samadhi.
KarmYoga
Bhagwad Gita is perhaps the only scripture that explains mainly Karma Yoga…which is basically Liberation through Action.
BhaktiYoga
Most of the middle age spiritual movements are related to Bhakti…The Devotion. Apart from that our Scriptures like Srimadbhagvad, Shivpuran, and many more are dedicated to devotion to God in different forms.
In Kaliyug, Bhakti is considered the best and most suitable path for liberation.
HathYoga
Mainly deals with the physical aspects of yoga i.e., Asanas and Pranayama.
Many contemporary schools of yoga are based on this form of yoga only.
The prime scriptures in this category are HathYogaPradipika, Gherand Samhita, etc.
GyanYoga
It is also called Samkhya Yoga. This part of yoga is mainly related to knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is like a light that dispels the darkness.
There are various related scriptures like Bhagavad Gita, Sri Yoga Vashishta, etc.
Even modern science is the extension of the same.
Yoga
A holistic approach towards life…
RajYoga
Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
1. Yama (Principles or moral code)
*Ahimsa – A principle of non-violence
*Satya – A principle of Truthfulness
*Asteya – A principle of nonstealing
*Brahmacharya – Continence / Celibacy
*Aparigah – A principle of non-hoarding or non-possessiveness
2. Niyama (Personal Disciplines)
*Shoucha – Purity
*Santosh – Contentment
*Tapa – Endurance
*Swadhyaya – Self-study
*Ishwar Pranidhan – Dedication and Devotion towards God
3. Asana (Yoga Positions or Yogic Postures)
A stable and comfortable posture of the body helps to attain mental equilibrium.
4. Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Extension and control of breath.
5. Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses)
Mental preparation to increase the power of the mind.
6. Dharana (Concentration on Object)
The concentration of the mind on one object and its field.
7. Dhyan (Meditation)
By drawing the mind from all external objects Focusing it on one point and meditating on it.
8. Samadhi (Salvation)
State of Super bliss, joy, and merging individual consciousness into universal consciousness. The union between Jivatman and Paramatman. Union of Shiva and Shakti in Sahasrar Chakra (the top of the head). Realizing the Brahman (pure consciousness) or Realization of God is the ultimate achievement of Human Birth.
