hatha raja
yoga
“Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”
— Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar
The word Yoga comes from yui, a 5,000-year old Sanskrit word meaning to yoke, join, or unite. The Iyengar school of Yoga defines yui as the “joining or integrating of all aspects of the individual—body, mind, and soul—to achieve a happy, balanced, and useful life.”
To practice yoga
is to practice samadhi.
Reaching moksha is the aim of Yoga.
Traditional Hatha Raja Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), and meditation. Hatha represents the cosmic wholesome conjunction of opposing energies: hot & cold, fire & water, male & female, positive & negative, lunar & solar and a system to maintain their balance in body, mind, and spirit.
When practiced
regularly yoga fosters:
Physical Strength: Improve flexibility, posture, and strength.
Mental Clarity: Reduce stress, calm the mind, and increase focus.
Emotional Balance: Foster emotional resilience and a sense of calm.
Spiritual Growth: Deepen your connection to self-awareness and inner peace.