![]() ![]() ![]() Raja Yoga itself is an integral approach. Integral Yoga is not in any way different from Raja Yoga. For thousands of years the Yogis have probed the mysteries of the mind and consciousness. But compared to these, the ancient Yogic science is a great grandsire. ![]() There are, of course, many Western approaches to the study and control of mind, each advancing various different concepts and techniques. With the current burgeoning of interest in expanding consciousness and in mental science in general, it is natural that we turn to the ancient science of Raja Yoga. Traditionally, the word Yoga by itself refers to Raja Yoga, the mental science. So the actual meaning of Yoga is the science of the mind. The physical Yoga, or Hatha Yoga, was primarily designed to facilitate the real practice of Yoga-namely, the understanding and complete mastery over the mind. This is one aspect of the Yogic science, but actually only a very small part and relatively recent in development. When the word Yoga is mentioned, most people immediately think of some physical postures for relaxing and limbering up the body. ![]()
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