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Other Types of Yoga
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Friday, November 2, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Other Types of Yoga
There are some other types of Yoga, which may be considered minor.
(a) Hatha Yoga - also called Bhahiranga Yoga (external Yoga) - aims to conquer
bodily life by a complex of postures (Asanas), breath control (Pranayama),
cleansing process (Shat Karma) and some other secret practices, such as Bhandas
and Mudras. It seeks to heighten the flow of the vital force (Prana) into the body,
thereby freeing the body of all impurities and keeping the nervous system
unclogged and alert. A Hatha Yogi succeeds in maintaining the strength of his
body and youthfulness till a ripe age and develops many supernormal and
psychic powers as he progresses in the performance of advanced Hatha Yoga
practice. In its pure and simple form, this Yoga deals with external practices of
disciplining the body to maintain sound health and increase longevity.
(b) Laya Yoga - also known as Mantra Yoga. It is the opposite of Hatha Yoga. The
latter concentrates on the body, which is gross, whereas the former deals with
the subtle, which is deeper than Hatha. Laya Yoga introduces the techniques of
arresting the mind's attention on internal sound (Anahata Nada), the mental
repetition of a sound symbol (generally a select Mantra) in order to tap the
potential energy embedded in a human being. Transcendental Meditation devel¬
oped and propagated worldwide by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is one of the
simplest techniques of Laya Yoga.
(c) Japa Yoga deals with chanting a Mantra and is also called Mantra Yoga. It deals
with the science of sound and vibration, which includes chanting, incantations, and the repetition of sacred formulae that affect the mind, emotions and health. Laya Yoga deals with internal sounds (Anahata Nada), whereas Japa Yoga is based on chanting Mantras loudly.
(d) Ajapa Yoga is a continuation of Japa Yoga. When Japa Yoga is perfected and the
repetition of a Mantra becomes automatic, it is Ajapa Yoga.
(e) Kundalini Yoga: It is said that the psychic energy of man lies in the lower
abdominal region. This is called Kundalini Shakti and is likened to a serpent
coiled at the base of the spine, blocking a fine channel known as the Sushumna,
which travels up the spine. When the Kundalini Shakti is awakened, it ascends
to join the supreme power at the Sahasrara in the head. The process of
awakening Kundalini Shakti through various Yogic practices is called
Kundalini Yoga.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:28 PM
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