The Five Types Of Yoga

There are many, many types of yoga, all the paths overlapping each other. They all have their own specific focus and goals of uniting body, mind and spirit...

The five major types of Yoga we'll discuss here are the one's that are directly related to the stars, What I term Astrology Yoga.

Raja Yoga

Royal Yoga. Ruler of the mind. Mastering Consciousness and stilling the mind.

Contains Hatha Yoga within it, and has seven other parts. Associated closely with Patanjali.

Raja Yoga works upon the mind, cleaning and perfecting it.

Planets -Jupiter and Mercury

Zodiac - Sagittarius, Virgo and Aquarius

Element - Air

Hatha yoga pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog Pose

Jnana Yoga

The path of spiritual knowledge and wisdom.

Allows for the intellect to penetrate through the veil of "maya" or ignorance to blend with the true Self.

On this path, scriptural study and deep meditation are perfectly practiced.

Power of inquiry and insight.

Planets -Jupiter, Mercury, Sun, Mars and Ketu

Zodiac - Aries, Gemini and Leo

Element - Fire

Hatha yoga pose - Virabhadransana III - Warrior or Hero Pose

Bhakti Yoga

These types of yoga have a strong intention of devotion, love and worship of the One, the true Self.

Devotion is directed to a chosen Deity or Guru.

This Yoga can be more difficult for the western mind as it may cause them to feel uncomfortable in the practices.

This is possibly the favorite of Yogas in India, with the use of certain rites and songs of praise.

Planets -Moon, Venus and Jupiter

Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer and Pisces

Element - Water

Hatha yoga pose - Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend Pose

Karma Yoga

Yoga of work. The path of service.

Performing actions without the want for its fruits.

Planets -Saturn and Jupiter

Zodiac - Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius

Element - Water and Earth

Hatha yoga pose - Chakrasana - Wheel Pose

Tantric Yoga

The Yoga path of psycho-physical techniques.

Controlling the sexual energies is one of the main parts of this Yoga.

Planets -Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Ketu

Zodiac - Scorpio, Capricorn and Virgo

Element - Earth

Hatha yoga pose - Marjariasana - Cat Pose

Which planet is most dominant in you? Planetary types are the foundation of Yoga, Vedic and Zodiac Astrology.
Click to discover all individual Yoga Planetary Types.

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Here are hatha yoga poses that you can search on for details. Locate the "Search Bar" below this list. I've also included the Sanskit name...

tree - vriksasana
crow - kakasana
dancer - natarajasana
warrior or hero pose - virabhadrasana III
hand to toe - utthita padangusthasana
side arm balance - vasisthasana
shoulder stand - sarvangasana
head stand - sirshasana
hand stand - adho mukha vriksasana
plow - halasana
mountain - tadasana
warrior or hero - virabhadrasana II
warrior or hero - virabhadrasana I
triangle - trikonasana
cat or table pose - marjariasana
sun bird - chakravakasana
staff - dandasana
seated boat - paripurna navasana
types of yoga
downward facing dog - adho mukha svanasana
upward facing plank - purvottanasana
face down moves - navasana vinyasa
leg raises - ab vinyasa
knee to chest - apanasana vinyasa
monkey god - hanumanasana
runners poses - ashwa sanchalasana
thunder bolt - vajrasana or virasana
pigeon - kapotanasana
bridge - setubandhasana
bow pose - Dhanurasana
wheel pose - chakrasana
standing forward bend - uttanasana
camel - ustrasana
seated forward bend - paschimottanasana

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