Learn about three yoga paths
What you will learn
Understanding Emotionsl & Spiritual Problems
Karma Yoga – Complete Guide
Bhakti Yoga – Complete Guide
Raja Yoga – Complete Guide
Description
Yoga manifests itself as four major paths, namely Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Rāja Yoga and Jñāna Yoga.
These four paths are like the branches of a tree or tributaries of a river. They all have the same source and resting place. In essence, they are all the same. The only thing that differentiates them is that there is a certain aspect of the mind involved in a particular path or practice. In Karma Yoga the active aspect of mind is involved; in Bhakti Yoga, the emotional aspect; in Rāja Yoga, the mystical aspect; in Jñāna Yoga, the intellectual aspect.
In this course we will cover Karma Yog, Bhakti Yog & Raja Yog
KARMA YOGA – Service
It is the yoga of action, the path of selfless service.
The practice of Karma Yoga involves performing an action without any expectation of any reward in return, thus renouncing the fruits of the action. A Karma yogi sublimates the ego, purifies the heart and realises oneness with all beings by acting selflessly. Karma Yoga can be practiced anywhere, anytime where there is a desire to serve. It depends on the attitude, not the action.
BHAKTI YOGA – Devotion
It is the devotional approach of yoga, the one of pure love.
This path involves surrendering oneself to God in order to realise the highest Truth. Aspirants channel their emotions into devotion, developing humility, self-surrender and the feeling of being an instrument in the hands of the Divine.
Bhakti Yoga can be practiced in many ways – praying, chanting, japa (repeating a mantra or name of the Divine), and by participating in ceremonies and rituals.
RAJA YOGA – Mind Control
This is the scientific, step-by-step approach of yoga, the one of mind control.
In the practice of Rāja Yoga, the mind is systematically analysed and various techniques are applied to bring it under control. This process turns the physical and mental energy into spiritual energy.
The practice of Rāja Yoga includes Hatha Yoga (yoga postures, cleansing techniques and breathing exercises) and meditation and other methods which help one to control body, mind and senses.
Rāja Yoga also includes Ashtanga Yoga (eight limbs), described by Patanjali Maharishi which leads to absolute mind control.
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