gokulkr Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 The 5 points of Yoga In an effort to simplify and clarify the complex philosophies and teachings of Yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda summarized the wisdom of Yoga in 5 principles. These principles show the way to developing physical and mental health as well as spiritual growth. These 5 points or principles are: Proper Exercise (Asanas) Proper Breathing (Pranayama) Proper Relaxation (Savasana) Proper Diet (vegetarian) Positive Thinking (Vedanta) and Meditation (Dhyana) The 4 paths of Yoga Another good way to begin your study of Yoga is by being acquainted with the four paths of Yoga Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of wisdom or knowledge) Raja Yoga (The Yoga of Self control) Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion) Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action) Swami Sivananda's contribution to the world is to have revived the tradition of the Yoga of synthesis, integrating the four paths of Yoga into a well-balanced Sadhana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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