People have used yoga techniques for more than 2,000 years. Over these centuries, yoga has developed into a system of widely varied practices, much like an ancient tree with many branches. Each branch of yoga was developed to serve specific human needs. As a general rule, though, they all serve one primary purpose: to bring into equilibrium the human mind and body. Let's take a closer look at 5 of those branches of yoga. Hatha Yoga If enhanced well being is your goal, you should consider the practice of hatha yoga. In addition to meditation, which is a common technique in4
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Since human beings began practicing yoga thousands of years ago, the symbol of a tree has often been linked with the discipline â€" and for good reason! Yoga has a multitude of branches when it comes to how you choose to practice and all of them are based on the same philosophy, or trunk, of spirituality. Hatha yoga is the one most well known to Westerners â€" the physical act of practicing poses. Here are a few other paths that you may choose to combine with your personal yoga practice. Raja Yoga In raja yoga, the main goal is a calm
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