ve heard that yoga can be used as part of a holistic approach to living; why is this?
As I mentioned in the previous question, yoga in its true nature is a holistic lifestyle. There are five main branches of yoga, and each category represents a different facet of the human experience. In order to bring about individual union with the larger reality, each one of these categories will need to be addressed. We are all born with different dispositions, so the emphasis of what are working on at any given time can shift if necessary. Tantric Yoga is often thought of as a sexual practice, but it actually relates to the care of the body, including energy, health, and nutrition. Yoga poses and pranayama (breathwork or mastery of the energy body) fall under this category. Raja Yoga or meditative yoga includes Yoga’s psychological principles. Karma Yoga concerns attitudes towards work and outlines a method of transforming work into a spiritual pursuit. Devotional or Bhakti Yoga offers insights into relationships and love as well as spiritual practice. Jnana Yoga or the Yoga of Kno
