Yoga

Ancient science of Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. 'Yoga Sutras'  were described over 4,000 years ago by various Indian sages and assembled into one text by the Indian sage, Patanjali, around 200 B.C.

The classical Indian yoga system is divided into:

• Raja Yoga - Classic yoga of meditation

• Jnana Yoga - The Yoga of knowledge

• Bhakti Yoga- The Yoga of devotion

• Hatha Yoga - Yoga of exercise with emphasis on control of body and mind through exercise (asana) and breathing (pranayama)

• Karma Yoga - Yoga of individuals actions and deeds

Modern Yoga parishioners have modified some of these classical Yoga systems and come up with systems like Tantrik Yoga, Yantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Swar Yoga, Chakra Yoga, Kunadalini Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Purna Yoga, Sahaja Yoga, Agni Yoga, Anahata Yoga,  Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Integral yoga � Kriya yoga,  Natya Yoga, Shabd Yoga, Viniyoga, etc.

Patanjali yoga sutra form the core of the system known as "Ashtanga Yoga" ("Eight-Limbed Yoga").  The 8 limbs can be used as a general guide for the practice of yoga. The eight limbs include;