Yoga Study

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)