Yoga in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to Ashtanga Yoga

Q.  Yoga in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to
- Published on 14 Jun 16

a. Hatha Yoga
b. Ashtanga Yoga
c. Jnana Yoga
d. Bhakti Yoga

ANSWER: Ashtanga Yoga
 
  • Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to Ashtanga Yoga.
  • The term "yoga" has been applied to a variety of practices and methods, including Jain and Buddhist practices. In Hinduism these include Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Laya Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
  • The so-called Raja Yoga refers to Ashtanga Yoga, the eight limbs to be practiced to attain samadhi, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Pantajali.
  • The term raja yoga originally referred to the ultimate goal of yoga, which is usually samadhi, but was popularised by Vivekananda as the common name for Ashtanga Yoga.
  • Ashtanga Yoga incorporates epistemology, metaphysics, ethical practices, systematic exercises and self-development techniques for body, mind and spirit.

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