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Hatha Yoga

      Ha-tha (sun-moon) yoga is the process of "bringing together" or joining. Its is a means to experience the limitations and expansiveness of the body, spirit and soul. Its goal is to bring the physical body into a perfect state of health so the soul has a fitting vehicle of expression to work through.
        It embraces many practices, including physical postures and breathing excercises (pranayama) which also act upon the physical nervious system and etheric body which is considered a corollary aspect of the physical body and brings the vital energies of the physical and etheric bodies under conscious control.
                         The Hatha-Yogi uses Asanas, Pranayama, Relaxation and other practices such as Yamas, Niyamas, Mudras, Bandhas etc.. to gain control of the physical body and the subtle life force called Prana. When body and energy are under control meditation comes naturally.

Postures					Series
Sitting	Forward	Backward	Twisting	Balance	Chakra	Sun Salutation	Moon Salutation

Raja Yoga

(Click for Patanjali Yoga Sutras - The Eight Limbs)

Raja Yoga, the science of physical and mental control often called the "Royal road" it offers a comprehensive method for controlling the waves of thought by turning our mental and physical energy into spiritual energy. Raja Yoga is also called Ashtanga Yoga referring to the eight limbs leading to absolute mental control. The chief practice of Raja Yoga is meditation. It also includes all other methods which helps one to control body, energy, senses and mind. Raja yoga comes from the fruition of Hatha Yoga.

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action.
It is the path chosen primarily by those of an outgoing nature. It purifies the heart by teaching you to act selflessly, without thought of gain or reward. By detaching yourself from the fruits of your actions and offering them up to God, you learn to sublimate the ego. To achieve this, it is helpful to keep your mind focused by repeating a mantra while engaged in any activity.

Bhakti Yoga

The Path of Devotion or Divine Love This path appeals particularly to those of an emotional nature. The Bhakti Yogi is motivated chiefly by the power of love and sees God as the embodiment of love. Through prayer, worship and ritual he surrenders himself to God, channelling and transmuting his emotions into unconditional love or devotion. Chanting or singing the praises of God form a substantial part of Bhakti Yoga.