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In the Rigveda traces of yoga are available. It used to be practised in ancient India in the culture of Hinduism. It is said to have been discovered and implemented by the sages of India 5000 to 6000 years ago.
The word ‘Yoga’ comes from Sanskrit which means ‘united’ and is an updated form of the word ‘Yuj’.
The Indian belief in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates to 'the whole world is our family', is deeply ingrained in the origins and philosophy of yoga.
It is a great gift to the world. And later on, yoga evolved into many forms. It has many benefits including both mental and physical health. Best for reducing stress and anxiety, it also works to improve your physical strength and flexibility.
Going deeper into the practice reveals specialized techniques and methods tailored to the specific needs and purposes of individuals.
What are the types of Yoga? Types of yoga are numerous, but some of the ancients are listed below.Table of Contents
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Hatha Yoga (हठ योग):
Exploring the Ancient Practice of Balancing Internal Energy Forces
Hatha Yoga, an ancient limb of the larger Yoga tradition, derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'Hatha', which means 'Force'.
This practice involves working with the internal energy forces of the body and learning to balance them. Traces of hatha yoga were found in the first century CE.
Hatha Yoga involves various yogic postures, also known as 'Asanas', which help in both breathing and physical exercises.
By doing this, individuals practice balance and mobilize inner energy which leads to greater physical and mental health.
Karma Yoga (कर्म योग):
Ancient sages used this type of yoga to walk on the path of ‘Moksha’ and this practice should be done selflessly.
It is a spiritual act that leads one's life towards the direction of Moksha, which is also called Mukti.
Practising Karma Yoga is considered the best medium to achieve Moksha and enlightenment, according to these sages.
Jnana Yoga (ज्ञान योग):
Jnana Yoga is a practice that helps for self-realization and opens your path to ultimate knowledge and it is mostly followed by the yogis.
The term "Jnana" refers to knowledge in Sanskrit.
While practising Jnana Yoga, understanding the things you read becomes easier.
Traces of this yoga have been found in many ancient books such as Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Rigveda, Samveda, Atharveda, and Yajurveda.
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Bhakti Yoga(भक्ति योग):
The Path of Worshiping the Divine for Blessings.
Bhakti Yoga is a path of yoga in which devotees worship the divine for the sake of blessings.
‘Bhaj’ is the Sanskrit word from which the bhakti word has evolved in existence.
By practicing this type of yoga one can achieve pure love for that divine god.
This spiritual technique can be practised through singing, chanting, bhajans, and prayers.
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Kundalini Yoga (कुंडलिनी योग):
Kundalini yoga refers to balanced energy within you and helps to focus on internal energy, mind, body, and soul.
This kundalini energy is present in the spine of humans which gets activated by practising this type of yoga and also by breathing exercises, meditation, and chanting mantras.
Researchers have shown that there is awesome power in kundalini which is at the base of the spine.
These are some types of Yoga we should follow for eternal peace, good health, and for the ultimate path of moksha.
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In the bottom line:
These are some ancient yoga practices that can impact profoundly on one's overall health and well-being.
Some specific yoga techniques are Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga. These yoga techniques are listed in Veda’s and have incredible benefits for human health.
