Yoga

Yoga means Yog which is to unite, Body, Mind and Spirit

1. YAMA – Ethical conduct towards others
2. NIYAMA – Ethical conduct towards Self
3. ASANA – Yoga Postures to control the body
4. PRANAYAMA – Breathing exercises to control mind and Pran (Life forces)
5. PRATYAHARA – withdrawing attention from body and senses.
6. DHARANA – Concentration of the mind
7. DHYANA – Meditatation
8. SAMADHI – Bliss or Enlightenment.

Yoga Sutras is the key text

Classical Division

1. Jnana Yoga or Gyana Yoga - Union through realization. Knowledge ,wisdom, introspection and contemplation.
2. Bhakti Yoga - Yoga of Devotion - The self transcending Power of Love. Path of love, devotion, emotion, compassion, service to god and others. All action done as the act of remembering god.
3. Karma Yoga - Yoga of Action - Freedom through self-less action, Self less service to others.
4. Raja Yoga - Royal Yoga or a comprehensive framework that emphasizes meditation, encompases whole of yoga