Three Paths Of Yoga - Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Raja Yoga

Learn about three yoga paths

What you'll learn

Understanding Emotionsl & Spiritual Problems

Karma Yoga - Complete Guide

Bhakti Yoga - Complete Guide

Raja Yoga - Complete Guide

Requirements

NA

Description

Yoga manifests itself as four major paths, namely Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Rāja Yoga and Jñāna Yoga.These four paths are like the branches of a tree or tributaries of a river. They all have the same source and resting place. In essence, they are all the same. The only thing that differentiates them is that there is a certain aspect of the mind involved in a particular path or practice. In Karma Yoga the active aspect of mind is involved; in Bhakti Yoga, the emotional aspect; in Rāja Yoga, the mystical aspect; in Jñāna Yoga, the intellectual aspect.In this course we will cover Karma Yog, Bhakti Yog & Raja YogKARMA YOGA - ServiceIt is the yoga of action, the path of selfless service.The practice of Karma Yoga involves performing an action without any expectation of any reward in return, thus renouncing the fruits of the action. A Karma yogi sublimates the ego, purifies the heart and realises oneness with all beings by acting selflessly. Karma Yoga can be practiced anywhere, anytime where there is a desire to serve. It depends on the attitude, not the action. BHAKTI YOGA - DevotionIt is the devotional approach of yoga, the one of pure love.This path involves surrendering oneself to God in order to realise the highest Truth. Aspirants channel their emotions into devotion, developing humility, self-surrender and the feeling of being an instrument in the hands of the Divine.Bhakti Yoga can be practiced in many ways - praying, chanting, japa (repeating a mantra or name of the Divine), and by participating in ceremonies and rituals. RAJA YOGA - Mind ControlThis is the scientific, step-by-step approach of yoga, the one of mind control.In the practice of Rāja Yoga, the mind is systematically analysed and various techniques are applied to bring it under control. This process turns the physical and mental energy into spiritual energy.The practice of Rāja Yoga includes Hatha Yoga (yoga postures, cleansing techniques and breathing exercises) and meditation and other methods which help one to control body, mind and senses.Rāja Yoga also includes Ashtanga Yoga (eight limbs), described by Patanjali Maharishi which leads to absolute mind control.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Yoga?

Lecture 3 Four Paradigms of Spiritual Problems

Lecture 4 What is Enlightenment?

Section 2: Karma Yoga

Lecture 5 What is Karma Yoga?

Lecture 6 What are Impurities of Mind?

Lecture 7 7 Conditions of Karma

Lecture 8 Ideal of Karma Yoga

Lecture 9 Levels of Karma Yoga

Lecture 10 Karma Yoga Part 1

Lecture 11 Karma Yoga Part 2

Lecture 12 Karma Yoga Part 3

Lecture 13 Karma Yoga Part 4

Lecture 14 Karma Yoga Conclusion

Section 3: Bhakti Yoga

Lecture 15 One

Lecture 16 Bhakti Yoga Part 2

Lecture 17 Qualifications of Aspirants

Lecture 18 The methods of Bhakti Yoga

Section 4: Raja Yoga

Lecture 19 One

Lecture 20 Eight Limbs of Yoga

Lecture 21 Yama Niyama Asana

Lecture 22 Pranayama

Lecture 23 Pratyahara & Dharana

Lecture 24 Dhyana & Samadhi

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