Schools of Yoga Mantra is the cosmic consciousness

Regarding Yoga

1. Schools of Yoga The ultimate aim of yoga is Smadhi.There are different paths to attain samadhi , which are called schools of yoga. The main schools of yoga are as follows. 1)Raja yoga 2) Jnana yoga 3)Karma yoga 4) Hatha yoga 5) Bhakti yoga 6)Mantra yoga 7) Kundalini yoga

2. Raja yoga Asatnga yoga ( Yama , Niyama , Asana, Pranayama , Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyana , Samadhi) Comprehensive method to control waves of thoughts Supreme yoga

3. Jnana Yoga Knowledge The Eternal knowledge of Jivatma and Paramatma Helps to over come sorrows Prasthana Traya Upanishads,Brahma sutra and Bhagavd gita 3 paths to get eternal knowledge Shravana , Manana and Nididhyasana

4. It needs clear knowledge about “ Anubhanda Chatustaya ” Adhikari : one who is elligebal Vishaya : Subject matter Sambhanda : Jeevatma and Paramatma Prayojana : get realization 4 qualities of Jana yogi 1) Viveka 2) Vairagya 3) Shatka sampat ( shama , Dama , Uparati , Titiksha , Samadhana , Shraddha) 4) Mumukshutva Jnana Yoga

5. Karma Yoga Explains discipline of action Path to attain realization through self less action according to Dharma Explains selfless service to humanity Dedication of all works and its fruits to the lord Bhagavd gita - II – Sloka no 47 “ Work incessantly. Your duty is to work but not to expect the fruits” Karma binds when it is done for the sake of fruits, when it is done without expectation it is liberating. Chapter II, sloka 50 Yoga is skillfulness in action.

6. Types of Karma Sanchita karma : Past life karma Prarabdha karma :Results of past life kama in present life Aagami karma : Results of present actions for future life

7. Hatha Yoga Ha : Sun, Pingala nadi , Right nostril Tha : Moon, Ida nadi , Left nostril Balancing the two nadies – Hatha yoga Strict Practice Ladder to Rajayoga Chaturanga yoga ( 4 limbs) Aasana Pranayama Bhanda and Mudras Nadanusandhana

8. Concept of Mitahara Concept of Pathya Concept of Apathya 1) Aasana : Steadiness, Health and Lightness of body 2) Pranayama Regulation of prana by breath control. Controlled breath controls mind Purifies nadies ( nadishuddi pranayama ) Shat Kriyas ( Dhauti,Basti , Neti,Trataka , Nauli , Kapalabhati )

9. Asta kumbhakas Suryabhedana Ujjayi Sitkari Sitali Bhastrika Bhramari Murcha Plavani Hatha Yoga

10. Hatha Yoga 3) Bhanda and Mudras (10 practices ) Mahamudra , Mahabandha , Mahaveda , Khechari , Uddiyana bandha , Mulabandha , bandha , Viparitakarani , Vajroli and Shaktichalana They prevent old age, death and bestows asta siddhies They are mainly to activate Kundalini

11. Hatha Yoga 4) Nadanusandhana Nada – Internally aroused sound. Can hear in the state of samadhi . 4 stages in Nadanu sandhana 1) Aarambhavasta : lustrous body, brilliant mind, free from diseases. Brahmagranthi is pierced, Kundalini moves upwards. Hears tinkiling sound

12. Hatha Yoga 2) Ghatavasta Prana moves through susumna . Knowledge increases. Vishnu granthi is piearced . Hears sounds of Kettle drum . 3) Parichayavastha Prana reaches mahasunya . Yogi hears sound of Mardala . 4) Nispatti avastha Rudragranthi is piearced . Hears sound of well-tuned Veena . Chitta merges with mind.

13. Bhakti yoga Path of divotion . Practice which connects with god. Most natural spiritual path. Goal attain realization, oneness with god. Steady flame of bhakti burns all impurities .

14. Bhakti yoga 9 Bhakti practices Shravanam : Hearing about god. Kirthanam : chanting name of god. Smaranam : Remembring god. Padasevanam : Serving god. Archanam : Offering god, worship in his deity form. Vandanam :Offer prayer to god. Dasyam : Becoming god’s servent . Sakhyam : Considering god as one’s best friend. Atmanivedanam : Surrendering everything to god .

15. Bhakti yoga Results of bhakti yoga Salokya : Being in god’s loka Samipya : Being near to god Sarupya : Having the same form of god Sayujya : Being with god always

16. Mantra yoga Mantra is the cosmic consciousness manifested as a sound Mantras are not just mare words, they are specific sound vibrating patterns which are experienced by the sages in their deepest state of meditation. Mantra is that which protects us by repeated pactice . Mantra yoga is attainment of samadhi through Mantras.

17. When followed properly protects body and mind. When practiced with full concentration it bestows energy. Practiced with good concentration leads to realization . Mantra yoga

18. Types of Mantras Ekakshara mantra : om Dvayakshara mantra : Sohum Shadakshara mantra : Om namah shivaya Astakshara mantra : Om namo narayanaya one more mantra having 24 letters called Gayatrimantra founded by Maharshi Vishwamitra . Mantra yoga

19. Mantra yoga Different st a ges of repetation of mantra Vachika : Loud pronuncing Upamsu : Lip movement Manasika : Mentally Para : Reciting mantra in Samadhi state. Pasyanti : Chanting by fixing mind on a particular object Madhyama : Some times loud, some times murmur. Vaikhari : Loud repitation .

20. Kundalini yoga Kundalini means coild up. It is a form of energy situated in Muladhara chakra in the form of 3 1/2 Coild sleeping sarpent. When it is awakened and moves through sushumna and reaches Sahatrara chakra the person gets liberated. Kundalini can be awakened by yogic practices like asana, pranayama, Bhanda and Mudra. The practitioner of kundalini yoga concentrate on Chakras in the body. Chakras are energy centers.

21. Kundalini yoga There are 7 chakras in our body . 1) Muladhara chakra Situated at the base of spine. Symbolised by 4 petelled lotus. Inside yellow squre with circle, represent Pritvi tattva, function of this tattva is gandha or smell. Bijamantra of this chakra is lam. It is associated with Brahmagranthi. Contemplation on this chakra one conqers death, gets steadiness of mind. when it opens one gets the knowledge of kundalini, he gets Draduli siddhi, and all sins gets destroyed.

22. Kundalini yoga 2)Swadistana chakra Situated two fingers above the muladhara chakra. It is symbolised by six petelled lotus. A cresent moon shape inside the circle. Associated with Ap tattva/ water element. Function of this tattva is rasa or taste. Bijamantra of this chakra is vam. Concentration on this conqure over Ap tattva, wins arishadvarga, gets knowledge of astronomy

23. 3) Manipura chakra Situated at navel, nabhi sthana. It is symbolised by 10 petelled lotus. Traingle shape mandala. Associated with Agni tattva, function of this tattva is form or rupa. Bijamantra of this chakra is ram. When it opens one gets illuminating qualities, no fear of fire ans all diseases will destroy. Kundalini yoga

24. Kundalini yoga 4) Anahata Chakra Situated at heart region. Symbolysed by 12 petelled lotus. Associated with Vayu tattva, function of this tattva is sparsha. Bijamantra is yam Associated with vishnu granthi. Contemplating on this gets control over vayu tattva, can hear the sound of Brahma, can fly in air, walk on water, can enter others body, gets sattvic qualities.

25. Kundalini yoga 5)Vishuddhi chakra Situated at throat region. Symbolised by 16 petelled lotus. It is associated with Akasha tattva, function of this tattva is shabda. Bijamantra is hum. Concentrating on this, soul will gets purified, gets the knowledge of 4 vedas, becomes trikalajnani.

26. Kundalini yoga 6) Ajna chakra Situated between the eyebrows. Known as third eye. Also called as Mukta triveni. Symbolised by 2 petelled lotus. Contemplating on this gets control over manas, destroys past life's karma, both positive and negetive, so one can become liberated, gets realisation.

27. Kundalini yoga 7) Sahastrara chakra Situated at the top of head. Symbolised by thousand petelled lotus, leading to eternal, supreme exixtence. When kundalini reaches here one will get all knowledge. Experiences supreme bliss. Gets liberated.