When we say yoga, most of us thinking about some typical body postures. That is not actually we are referring to yoga. When you are in yoga, your body, mind, emotions and energy and existence are in absolute harmony. Yoga simply means to be in perfect tune. The word “yoga” literally means “union.” When you experience everything as one in your consciousness, then you are in yoga. There are many way to attain this state of harmony or union.
Although it is difficult to say exactly how many types of yoga are there, but here we are talking about the types commonly discussed:
1. Raj Yoga: The last stage of yoga is called Samadhi only Raja Yoga. It has been considered the king of all yogas, because there is definitely a specialty of all types of yoga. It involves taking some time out of everyday life to do self-inspection. This is the kind of practice that everyone can do. Maharishi Patanjali has named it Ashtanga Yoga and mentions it in detail in the Yoga Sutra. He has given eight types of it, which are as follows:
- Yama (swearing)
- Niyam (self discipline)
- Asana (Body Posture)
- Pranayama (breathing control)
- Pratyahara (control of the senses)
- Dharana (concentration)
- Dhyan (Meditation)
- Samadhi (liberation from shackles or union with God)
2. Gnana Yoga: Gnana Yoga has been considered as the path of wisdom or intelligence. Meaning of Gnana is not philosophize, gnana means “to know.” It is a means of knowledge and introduction to oneself. Through this, the darkness of the mind, that is, ignorance is removed. You need to be very alert, sharp intellect if you want to pursue gnana. Every moment you must slowly sharpen your intellect to a point where it is like razor sharp. Jnana yoga has been considered the most difficult. In the end, the only thing that can be said is that by discovering the vast possibilities lost in oneself and getting absorbed in Brahman, it is called Gyan Yoga. “What I know, I know. What I do not know, I do not know.” This is gnana.
3. Karma Yoga: To bring about balance in a person karma yoga has been introduced. We understand Karma Yoga through this verse. Yoga Karma Kishlayam means getting absorbed in karma. Sri Krishna has also said in the Gita, 'Yoga: Karmasu Kaushalam' means to work efficiently. The principle of Karma Yoga is that whatever we experience in the present is based on our earlier deeds. Through Karma Yoga, a person does worldly work without getting entangled in any fascination and finally gets absorbed in God. This yoga is considered most suitable for household people.
4. Bhakti Yoga: Bhakti means divine love and yoga means joining. That means the path of devotion. Devotion towards devine, God, creation, creatures, etc. is considered as Bhakti Yoga. Bhakti Yoga can be done by any age, religion, poor and rich person. This devotion is done with selfless spirit, so that we can achieve our purpose safely. Devotion does not mean you have go to temple, worship god, doing pooja, offering something to God. What his place in the existence, A devotee has understood. One understood this fact and are conscious of it all the time, he will walk as a devout person. There is no other way to be. It is a very intelligent way to exist.
5. Hatha Yoga: This is the ancient Indian practice of meditation. In hatha, ha means sun i.e. the right nasal vowel, which is pingala nadi. At the same time, the meaning of Tha means moon i.e. the left nasal vowel, which is called Eda Nadi, whereas Yoga works to connect the two. Hatha” means to bring balance between the sun or the Pingala and the moon or Ida in you. An attempt is made to maintain a balance between these two channels through Hatha Yoga. It is believed that in ancient times, sages used to practice hatha yoga. These days the prevalence of hatha yoga has increased considerably. By doing this you can stay physically healthy and mentally peaceful.
6. Kundalini / Kriya Yoga: If you do external activity we call it karma. Kriya yoga is the most powerful way to walk in the spiritual journey. If you do internal activity we call it kriya. According to yoga there are seven chakras in the human body.
2. Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
6. Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna)
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
When Kundalini is awakened through meditation, the power awakens and goes towards the brain. During this time it activates all the seven chakras. This process itself is called Kundalini. In this, man frees from the bondage outside and tries to listen to the words born inside, which is called nad. This type of practice ends the agility of the mind and increases concentration.
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