Yoga

Yoga is derived from Sanskrit root “YUJ” ‘, To attach, Join, Harmess, Yoke.
“ yogas chitta vritti nirodhah” .Yoga is the calming down the fluctuations / patterns
of consciousness.

There are different types of yoga

1. KRIYA HATHA YOGA / ASTANGA (VINYASA YOGA
2. VINYASA YOGA / ASHTANGA YOGA / IYENGA YOGA/ BIKRAM
YOGA / JIVAMUKTI YOGA / POWER YOGA /SIVANANDA
YOGA/YIN YOGA
3. KARMA YOGA / JNANA YOGA / BHAKTI YOGA / KRIYA YOGA
4. HATHA YOGA / KUNDALINI YOGA / BHAKTI YOGA / KARMA
YOGA
5. ASHTANGA YOGA / HATA YOGA/ JNANA YOGA / MANTRA
YOGA/ BHAKTI YOGA / KUNDALINI YOGA/ KARMA YOGA/
KRIYA YOGA / SWARA YOGA / RAJA YOGA

Kriya yoga

Kriya yoga is the ancient yoga system introduced by Mahavatar BabajiThrough has
disciple Lahiri Mahasaya, (1861). It was bought to International awareness by
ParamahansaYogananda’s book Auto bibliography of a yogi, he took kriya yoga
and practice to the were people from 1920.
Kriya yoga- Yoga of Action
Kriya yoga consists of Pranayama, Mantra and Mudra, is a Physiological method
by which the human blood is decarbonized and recharged with oxygen.

The purpose of the Kriya yoga is to diminish the root causes of suffering and to
move us closer towards ultimate Freedom or Samadhi.
Kriya yoga is the fundamental method within astanga yoga.
Yama-8 limbed of ethical behaviour
Niyama – personal, mental and physical hygiene

• Asana – Postures
• Pranayama – Breath / energy
• Prathyahara – withdrawal of senses
• Dharana – Concentration
• Dhyana – Absorption
• Samadi – Deep Absorption

On the other hand, Astanga yoga is a Systamic practice of Yoga created by pattatti
jois. The practice is rigorous and to the next, interspersed with holds of
poses.Ashtanga yoga is the ‘Grandfather’ of most vinyasa practices that utilize
flows like the sun salutation.
Kriyas are a particular type of yogic practice that are said to be cleansing.

Benefits of yoga

1. Decrease Blood pressure through better circulation and Oxygenation of
the Body.
2. Regulate Pulse Rate.
3. Improve Blood Circulation.
4. Regulate Respiratory rate and controlled breathing exercise and better
fitness.
5. Higher Cardiovascular endurances.
6. Improve Internal organs functions and improving the ability of body.
7. Improve Gastro internal track functions and regulate digestive fire.
8. Improve Immunity.
9. Improve your memory.
10. Reduce mental and physical stress of body.
11. Improve muscle tone and power.
12. Detoxify body and mind.

13. Improve mobility of joint and body.
14. Anti-ageing effect.
15. Improve your Sleep pattern
16. Help to Recovery Back pain, menopausal and post-menopausal
symptom, Allergy, Constipation, Sciatica, Scoliosis, muscular
dystrophy, Migraine, Respiratory tract problem, Cancer, Arthritis,
Multiple Sclerosis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, High blood pressure,
Diabetes, Stress, Anxiety, Depression.