योग Yoga

There are many versions of योग Yoga. Some versions of योग Yoga derive from Tantra.

The most subtle and profound version of yoga is covered in the Yoga Vasistha.

I am still learning about the Yoga Vasistha and will put up my detailed thoughts on this at a later date.

The Bhagavad Gita is also a very important योग Yoga.

Just like योग Yoga, the Gita cannot be understood just by reading it.

Just like योग Yoga, the Gita can only be understood by devoted and constant practice of its teachings.

The Gita can be read in less than 4 hours.

You may be able to read the Gita in less than 4 hours, but to understand it and practice it will take many lifetimes and even that is not enough.

Another important but little known yoga is Laya Yoga (Kundalini Yoga).

It is derived from Tantra.

Practitioners of Laya Yoga claim it is a really powerful form of Yoga.

I have also written a small article on Laya Yoga based on the wonderful book I have read by Shyam Sundar Goswami, the founder of the Goswami Institute.

Another form of yoga now gaining popularity is Kriya Yoga.

This is a combination of pranayama (regulated breathing), mudras, and mantras.

Many people, especially those belonging to the Abrahamic Religions think that योग Yoga is a part of the “ Hindu “ religion.