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yoga: Yoga means to yoke (unite) with the source of our Being (which is pure Awareness, God).
Maha
Mysore Ashtanga
Mysore Ashtanga Yoga is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught by Sri K.
Pattabhi Jois at his school in Mysore, India.
Please see: "Ashtanga
/ Ashtanga Vinyasa / Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow"
Nidra
Sometimes Yoga Nidra is inaccurately used to describe a variety of relaxation
practices. However, to properly practice traditional Yoga Nidra ('Yogic Sleep') the empty
mind must enter a state of conscious deep sleep (also called the 'Forth State'). One is
fully aware of one's own pure Awareness but nothing else. There are no thoughts and no
worldly impressions. Upon waking, one may return fully rested and restored in many ways,
although Nidra Yoga does not replace the need for real sleep.
1. Yama (moral discipline)The Fifteen -Fold Path / The Fifteen Limbs:
Prana Flow / Prana Vinyasa Flow
Prana Flow Yoga, developed by Shiva Rae, is a very energetic
Vinyasa-Hatha Yoga system.
Asanas, chanting, music, movement meditations, mudras and meditation are used to cultivate
the flow of prana (life-energy).
Official site: www.shivarea.com
See also: "Vinyasa
/ Vinyasa Flow"
Prenatal
Prenatal Yoga is a general term used to describe Hatha Yoga
which is practiced in a way most suitable for pregnancy. It is intended to reduce the
discomforts of pregnancy and prepare the mother, physically and emotionally, for labour
and motherhood.
Special attention and care must be taken when practicing yoga while pregnant. Always
inform your yoga instructor (applies to all yoga styles and levels) at the earliest point
in your pregnancy, as there are many guidelines (safe rules) for practicing (particularly
the asanas) while pregnant.
Some examples of Prenatal Yoga guidelines: Pregnant women should avoid inverted poses;
Caution should be taken against the false sense of flexibility which may come with
pregnancy; etc.
Meditation, relaxation, and deep breathing exercises (such as the ujjayi technique) are
also very important components of Prenatal Yoga.
Purna / Poorna
Purna Yoga, founded by Aadil Palkhivala and Mirra, is firmly based on the Integral
Yoga teachings of Sri Aurobinder and Mirra Richard ("The Mother").
Purna Yoga combines the asanas of Hatha Yoga along with meditation, pranayama, nutrition
and overall healthy yogic living. Practitioners of Purna Yoga live it from the
heart.
Official site: www.purnayoga.com
See also: "Integral"
Raja / Classical / Ashta-anga
Raja Yoga is an ancient spiritual meditative practice used to
follow and complete the Eight-Fold Path of yoga as taught by Patanjali and the Yoga
Sutra. Yogis often turn to Raja Yoga after other yogas (namely Hatha) have prepared
the body for yogic awakening (Samadhi, nirvana, union with God).
The Eight-Fold Path / The Eight Limbs:
Yama (moral observance); Niyama (self-restraint); Asana (posture); Pranayama (breath control); Pratyahara (sensory inhibition); Dharana (concentration); Dhyana (meditation); and Samadhi (ecstasy / nirvana).
See also: "Ashta-anga / Ashtanga / Classical"; Related page: Raja Yoga
Rajadhiraja
Rajadhiraja Yoga, like Raja Yoga, follows the Eight-Fold Path of Ashta-anga.
The great difference between these two yoga styles is that Rajadhiraja Yoga is said to
include additional ancient Ashta-anga techniques and beliefs disregarded by Raja Yoga.
Some examples: Rajadhiraja Yoga includes additional mantras; Rajadhiraja Yoga teaches to
breathe through the left nostril while practicing asanas; and Rajadhiraja Yoga includes
specific exercises such as the Tandava for men and the Kaoshikii (a recent innovation) for
women.
See also: "Ashta-anga
/ Ashtanga / Classical" and "Raja / Classical / Ashta-anga"
Red Tantra / Vama Marga
Red Tantra is the left-hand path of Tantra Yoga. It follows a sexualized
path of devotion. An important element in Red Tantra is the use of Tantric Sex
to open dormant energy centers. Yogic awakening is achieved through deepening orgasm.
Certain Vama Marga practices are very controversial, especially the
panca-tattva initiation ceremony where a man and woman have ritual sex in
front of, and surrounded by, other initiates and the yoga teacher.
See also: "Tantra"
Restorative / Gentle
Restorative Yoga is a general term for slower paced gentle Hatha
Yoga practice. It is intended for those recovering from physical or emotional illness or
injury.
The focus of asana practice is to improve overall health; therefore, asanas are practiced
very slowly and with the support of props. Restorative Yoga also includes meditative
relaxation exercises.
Restorative Yoga is sometimes synonymous with Gentle Yoga.
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