This document discusses different types of yoga and meditation and their impacts on the body and mind. It describes several major paths of yoga including karma yoga, bhakti yoga, raja yoga, and jnana yoga. It also outlines different styles of yoga such as hatha yoga, ashtanga yoga, bikram yoga, iyengar yoga, and others. Additionally, it covers various forms of meditation like heart rhythm meditation, kundalini, guided visualization, qi gong, zazen, and mindfulness meditation. Practicing yoga and meditation is said to help achieve balance of body, mind and spirit while reducing stress and illnesses.

1. Types of Yoga&
Meditation
and
Its Impact on Body&
Mind
SUBMITTED BY:
Priyanka Mangla
Mansi Tyagi
Aditya Sharma
SUBMITTED TO:
Dr. Mridula Mishra

2. • Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Yoga
is not just exercise and asanas. It
is the emotional integration and
spiritual elevation with a touch of
mystic element, which gives you
a glimpse of something beyond
all imagination.”
• Yoga creates a balance between
the mind, spirit and body and is
said to cure unending illnesses
like insomnia, asthma, diabetes,
hypertension etc.
ABOUT YOGA

3. There are four main paths of Yoga:
1.Karma Yoga
2.Bhakti Yoga
3.Raja Yoga
4.Jnana Yoga
Each is suited to a different temperament or
approach to life. All the paths lead ultimately
to the same destination - to union with
Brahman or God.

4. __KARMA YOGA__
The Yoga of action
1. Karma Yoga is the Yoga of Action.
2. It is the path chosen primarily by those of an
outgoing nature.
3. It purifies the heart by teaching you to act
selflessly, without thought of gain or reward.
4. By detaching yourself from the fruits of your
actions and offering them up to God, you
learn to sublimate the ego.

5. __BHAKTI YOGA__
The Path of devotion or divine love
1. This path appeals particularly to those of an
emotional nature.
2. The Bhakti Yogi is motivated chiefly by the
power of love and sees God as the
embodiment of love.
3. Through prayer, worship and ritual he
surrenders himself to God, channelling and
transmuting his emotions into unconditional
love or devotion

6. _JNANA YOGA_
The Yoga of knowledge or wisdom
1. This is the most difficult
path, requiring
tremendous strength of
will and intellect.
2. Taking the philosophy of
Vedanta the Jnana Yogi
uses his mind to inquire
into its own nature.
3. We perceive the space
inside and outside a glass
as different, just as we
see ourselves as separate
from God.

7. __RAJA YOGA__
The Science of physical and mental control
1. Often called the "royal road" it offers a comprehensive
method for controlling the waves of thought by turning
our mental and physical energy into spiritual energy.
2. Raja Yoga is also called Ashtanga Yoga referring to the
eight limbs leading to absolute mental control. The
chief practice of Raja Yoga is meditation.

8. EIGHT LIMBS OF RAJA
YOGA

9. 8 LIMBS OF
RAJA YOGA
1. Yama means restraint and
involves following
characteristics such as
ahmisa(compassion for all),
satya( truthfulness), asteya
(non-stealing) and
brahmacharya (celibacy or
regulated sex life)
2. Niyama means observances
and involves: hri (remorse),
santosha (contentment),
dana(giving alms), astikya
(having faith in the guru),
ishvarapujana (worshipping
the Lord)

10. 3. Asanas mean postures
4. Pranayama means controlled
breathing
5. Pratyahara means withdrawal of
senses.
6. Dharana means collection and
concentration of the mind.
7. Dhyani means meditation.
8. Samadhi means absorption and is
the state of consciousness induced
by complete meditation.

11. DIFFERENT TYPES
OF
YOGA

12. ANANDA
YOGA
1. It is of the most eclectic
type of yoga that uses two
basic principles of yoga;
asanas and pranayam, to
control the prana and
chakras of a person to
harmonize the body and
uplift the mind
2. It aims to regulate a person
with a greater level of
consciousness
3. Silent affirmations are used
in this form of yoga to
reach higher awareness

13. Ananda
Yoga

14. ASHTANGA YOGA
1. Ashtanga Yoga focuses on breathing while
doing asanas
2. It involves calm breathing with a series of
postures
3. The process produces a lot of sweat,
generating heat which purifies organs,
improves circulation and also calms the mind
4. Since a lot of muscle contraction is involved in
Ashtanga yoga, its sessions always end with
Savasana, also known as the corpse pose to
loosen the muscles.

15. Ashtanga Yoga

16. BIKRAM YOGA
1. Bikram Yoga is named after Bikram
Choudhary who founded this type of yoga. It
contains 26 postures that the yogi Bikram
selected from Hatha yoga
2. These postures work on every part of the
body, rejuvenating every cell
3. Through the sweat, impurities inside the body
are flushed out.

17. Bikram Yoga

18. HATHA YOGA
1. Hatha yoga was developed as a
tool to help meditate
2. This yoga helps the body attain
stillness that is involved in the
process of meditation
3. This yoga aligns the muscles, skin
and bones- specially the spine, so
that the universal energy is
allowed to flow freely
4. Hatha yoga is called a stress
reducing exercise by many
5. Hatha yoga uses Viparita karani
also called the reverser position,
which involves standing upside
down on the head, and using the
force of gravity to keep the
essence in the head.

19. HathaYoga

20. IYENGAR YOGA
1. Iyengar Yoga was developed by B K S
Iyengar, who passed away recently.
2. Iyengar systematized 200
Yogaasanas and 14 different types of
Pranayamas.
3. The asanas of Iyengar yoga allow the
use of props to facilitate everyone to
perform asanas without difficulty.
The student is allowed to perform
pranayama only when he has
mastered the asanas.
4. The regular practise of asanas and
pranayama helps an individual
physiologically, mentally, physically
and spiritually.

21. Iyengar Yoga

22. KUNDALINI YOGA
1. Kundalini Yoga was developed more than 50
million years ago in India
2. But it gained prominence in the west through Yogi
Bhajan in 1969
3. Kundalini means coiled, and is said to be a power
which is coiled up in the lower end of spine
4. Once it is awakened, it empowers its practitioners
with extraordinary perceptions and abilities
5. This is one of the different types of yoga that
people do not know about, as it not as popular as
the rest.

23. Kundalini Yoga

24. POWER YOGA
1. Power Yoga is more a style yoga,
modelled to attract westerners
to the concept of yoga
2. Unlike yoga, power yoga doesn’t
adhere to poses, but is more like
a workout. It doesn’t involve
chanting and meditation
3. Restorative yoga uses props to
attain overall relaxation
4. There are many asanas for the
overall body, but what is unique
to restorative yoga is that some
asansas are focused on specific
organs of the body.

25. SIVANANDA YOGA
1. Sivananda Yoga involves yogic breathing and
relaxation at regular intervals while
performing asanas
2. It is based on the five philosophies of
asana, pranayama, sava asana,
vegetarianism and dhyana-vedanta

26. Sivananda Yoga

27. SVAROOPA YOGA
1. Svaroopa Yoga focuses on releasing the
tension in the spine muscles through various
yoga poses
2. It emphasises on releasing blockages in the
body.
3. Unlike many other yoga types which make
use of Shava asana at the end of poses and
some at regular intervals, Svaroopa yoga
starts with the Shava asana.

28. Svaroopa Yoga

29. VINIYOGA
1. Viniyoga involves achieving a balance between the
breathing pattern and spine movements
2. It is believed that Viniyoga is very effective in
relieving one from back aches
3. Vinyasa yoga also involves performing asanas in sync
with your breathing. That’s why Vinyasa yoga is also
one of the different types of yoga that is called
Vinyasa flow yoga
4. Vinyasa yoga is very flexible and depends on the
individual nature of the teacher or the instructor.
5. Vinyasa yoga is said to be good practice for yoga
beginners

30. Viniyoga

31. YIN YOGA
1. Yin yoga is a more elongated version of
yoga, where yoga asanas and poses are held
for a longer time
2. It aims to affect the ligaments, joints and
bones of the body rather than affecting the
muscular tissues of the body
3. It is a more meditative yoga

32. Yin yoga

34. MEDITATION
1. Thousands of people have begun
the journey of personal health. To
achieve the maximum level of
health one must eat well, exercise
regularly, and improve their mental
well-being.
2. People struggle most often to
improve their mental well-being
because it is the most ambiguous &
hardest to see tangible results.
3. Meditation is the best way to
mentally reduce stress and develop
an air of peace and tranquility.

35. DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDITATION
Heart Rhythm
Meditation
Kundalini
Guided
Visualization
Qi Gong
Zazen
Mindfulness

36. Heart Rhythm Meditation
1. This form of meditation concentrates primarily
on the heart, with an emphasis on breathing,
and the purpose is to experience the mystics’
mantra, “I am a part of all things and all things
are a part of me.”
2. HRM is a triple threat form of meditation
because individuals experience physical,
emotional, and spiritual benefits. It helps the
individual better handle stress and develop an
appreciative and joyous spirit.

37. Kundalini
1. This form of meditation has roots
in both Buddhist and Hindu
teachings, and in Sanskrit
translates to ‘coiled’.
2. Many believe this to be a
metaphoric form of meditation,
however those who are able to
access the dormant energy can
attest to its healing benefits.
3. To access this energy the individual
must concentrate on their
breathing as it flows through the
energy centers in the body. Once
that energy is felt, the individual
can experience an altered state of
consciousness.

38. Guided Visualization
1. Guided visualization is a newer technique that
can be used for spiritual healing, stress relief,
or personal development. Among other factors
that set this form of meditation apart, the
emphasis on one specific goal is defining.
2. By imagining relaxing and positive experiences,
the body will respond by releasing chemicals
that generate feelings of positivity.
3. This method can be done casually by imagining
a certain situation in the brain. However, to
achieve a more powerful experience, a guided
visualization experience is key.

39. Qi Gong
1. This is a meditation favorite because this
method improves posture, respiration, and
the ability to relax with greater ease.
2. Qi Gong is one of the oldest forms of
meditation and derives from ancient Chinese
society.
3. This art form of health and wellness uses
breath to circulate energy through the body
and energy centers

40. Zazen
1. Zazen is the heart of Zen Buddhist practice and
literally translates to “seated meditation.”
2. This method is initially the easiest to engage in
because it relies on self-guidance, however, the lack
of guidance can make it difficult to progress in the
future
3. After sitting in a comfortable position ensure that
the back is completely straight and you are centered.
4. Breathing is an essential element of Zazen and this
position will allow the breath to deepen and
enhance the experience.

41. Mindfulness
1. The practice is done by sitting with eyes close,
crossed legs, the back straight, and attention
placed on breathing in and out.
2. For the period of meditation the individual
focuses on his or her breathing, and when
wandering thoughts emerge, one returns to
focusing on the object of meditation,
breathing. Research has found that a regimen
of mindfulness can reduce anxiety, depression,
and perceived distress.

42. IMPACTS OF YOGA
ON
MIND AND BODY

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