YOGA = Union with Divinity
> through
a) Jnana Yoga - Wisdom
b) Bakti Yoga - Devotion
c) Karma Yoga - Action
d) Raja Yoga - Mind & Body Control
* science & techniques eg. sound
Yoga causes Deep relaxation, Younger, Happier, Healthier Life
RAJA YOGA (8 limbs)
i) Yama (Restraints)
ii) Niyama (Observances)
iii) Asana (Posture)
iv) Paranayama (Breath Control)
v) Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal)
vi) Concentration
vii) Meditation (de-Contrentation)
viii) Samadhi (Union)
i) Yama (Restraint)
Do Non Violence (physical, mental, spiritual)
Speak Truthfulness
Have Good Thoughts & Deed
Non Stealing (physical, mental)
In Moderation
Non possesiveness (hoarding)
ii) Niyama (Observances)
Purity
Contentment
Austerity
Study of Sacred Text
Awareness
iii) Asana (Posture)
three qualities: Steady, at east, in union
iv) Paranayama (Breath Control)
Breath is life : Agnisara, Bhastrika, Bandhas with Ujjayi, Nadi Sodhana, Brahmari, Shitkali, Cooling breath, Chi, Shusumna, Natural Cessation (Inhale, Exhale)
v) Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal)
Sense withdrawal (Yoga Nidra - Sleep Yoga) > Deep relaxation
vi) Concentration
vii) Meditation (deconcentration)
viii) Samadhi (Union)
