Branches of Yoga

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Branches of Yoga Assessment 

Please answer any one of the following in the Forum:

  1. Examine the primary focus and underlying principles of Bhakti, Jnana, Raja, Tantra and Hatha Yoga.
  2. Describe how Hatha Yoga is distinguished from other branches and how Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and Raja Yoga are related.
  3. Explain the causal forces that sparked the rise of Tantra and the primary philosophical underpinning of the philosophy.

Humanities History Branches of Yoga (1)

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the diverse branches of yoga.

Objective

Become familiar with the major branches or paths of yoga and their origins.

Description

Examine the primary focus and underlying principles of Bhakti, Jnana, Raja, Tantra and Hatha Yoga. Describe how Hatha Yoga is distinguished from other branches and how Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and Raja Yoga are related. Explain the causal forces that sparked the rise of Tantra and the primary philosophical underpinning of the philosophy.