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The Teachings of Integral Yoga
What is Integral Yoga?
by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Sri Swami Satchidananda described Integral Yoga as:
"...a flexible combination of specific methods to develop every aspect of the individual: physical, intellectual,
and spiritual. It is a scientific system which integrates the various branches of Yoga in order to bring about a complete
and harmonious development of the individual."
Hatha Yoga
Focuses on the physical aspects through asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control),
mudras, kriyas, yogic diet, and deep relaxation.
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices, concentration and meditation.
Bhakti Yoga
The path of devotion, by constant love, thought, and service of the Divine. Bhakti Yoga can be
practiced by everyone. All that is needed is faith and constant remembrance of God.
Karma Yoga
The path of action and selfless service. Serving without attachment to the fruits (or results) of the action.
Jnana Yoga
The intellectual approach. Through the knowledge of what really exists, that is, what is not changeable,
one who engages in the Path of Wisdom realizes Oneness with the entire Universe.
Japa Yoga
Japa means repetition of a mantram - a sound structure of one or more syllables which represents a
particular aspect of the Divine Vibration.
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