Yoga in India

Asanas is the major part of yoga. They are actually some physical exercises that keep body fit. It is one of the eight limbs of Raja Yoga...more...

The limbs of Dharna and Dhyan of Raja Yoga are of great importance. A simple yoga starts with them only. Dharna means concentration at one point of mind.more...

Niyama is one of the eight limbs of Raja Yoga. It is a lesson of yoga that talks about religious observance. It talks about making a commitment...more...

Pranayama is the series of breathing control exercises. Pran {(life) breath} + Ayam {control (maintenance & regulation through exercises)}...more...

Pratayahara is one of the eight principles that raja yoga talks about. It is the principle that talks about abstraction of senses. This principle is requiring huge...more...

Samadhi is taking up a single posture to concentrate and meditate to integrate mind with nature and God. Samadhi is the one of the eight limbs of raja yoga...more...

Yoga in India is divided in six types. Patanjali, the father of yoga, described 8 limbs of Raja Yoga (one of the six types) as ashtayoga and Yama being one of them...more...