Yoga

Best known in the west as a form of gentle exercise consisting of body postures and breathing techniques, yoga is in fact a complete system of mental and physical training, originally developed as preparation for spiritual development. It has been practised for thousands of years in India, and now has become popular around the world. In the West it is valued more for its physical than spiritual benefits, such as its ability to increase suppleness and vitality, and to relieve stress. Yoga has now been incorporated into a number of Western health regimes.

Yoga can be split in five main roads, however they all point to the same goal which is Spiritual Development.

"The Yogi Philosophy teaches that the end of all human endeavour and life is to allow the soul to unfold until it reaches union with Spirit"..

	HATHA-YOGA is for who seeks in first place to develop, control and strengthen the body.
	RAJA-YOGA is for those that wish to develop their will power and their mental faculties.
	GNANI-YOGA is for those that wish to study the fundamental beginnings and the wonderful truths of Life.
	BHAKTY-YOGA is for those that wish to live in perfect union with their own life under the influence of Love.
	KARMA-YOGA is for those that need to educate their will power and understand the principles of Karma.

It is very important that you understand the need to familiarise yourself with the principles of the various branches, but at the same time giving preference to those that interest you more.

Whatever road you choose, always AVOID the BIG 3:

1. Ego Obsession

2. Lack of Humility or Exhibitionism

3. Society Exodus or Exclusion

Have a great journey...

My recommended books:

HATHA-YOGA ( by RAMACHARACA )

SCIENCE OF BREATH ( by RAMACHARACA )

FOURTEEN LESSONS IN YOGI PHILOSOPHY AND ORIENTAL OCCULTISM ( by RAMACHARACA )

RAJA-YOGA ( by RAMACHARACA )

ADVANCED COURSE IN YOGI PHILOSOPHY (by RAMACHARACA)

GNANI-YOGA ( by RAMACHARACA )

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