Flavors of Yoga
There are many flavors of Yoga. Some of them are given below:
- Hatha-yoga : Physical and breathing exercises
- Kundalini-yoga : Awaking and energizing various chakras from the
body
- Bhakti-yoga : Cultivation of ecstatic spiritual relationship with
God
- Mantra-yoga : Chanting of sacred prayers and names of God
- Nada-yoga : Meditation on the Absolute in sound vibration
- Raja-yoga : The eight limbed path of transcendental knowledge
- Karma-yoga : Work as spiritual service
Though there are many paths their final goal is the same - union with God (or
the Divine power). Which path one chooses depends on individual mind-body
conditions. The path which is suitable for one may not be suitable to the other.
That is why it is always said that one should practice Yoga under the able
guidance of a Guru. Without guidance there is chance of going fruitless or even
causing damage (some techniques really need careful attention) to the mind-body
equipment.
Bipin Joshi is an independent software consultant, trainer, author, yoga mentor, and meditation teacher with over 24 years of experience in classical form of Yoga. He is an internationally published author and has authored or co-authored more than twelve books on .NET technologies. He has been awarded as a Most Valuable Professional by Microsoft. He has also written a few Marathi books including Devachya Davya Hati and Natha Sankentincha Danshu. Having embraced the Yoga way of life he also teaches Ajapa Yoga to selected individuals.
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