Raja (King)  -   Yoga (Communication)

• Raja Yoga is communication between the self and the Higher Being (God).  

• Raja Yoga is not physical exercise, rather it is an easy mental exercise.

• Raja Yoga transcends the mind beyond the body and creates lasting peaceful experiences.

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What is yoga?

The ancient meaning of yoga is union or connection. 

Therefore, yoga is what the mind is linked to.

• Watching T.V. is having yoga with the T.V.

• Thinking of someone is having yoga with that person.

• Exercising the body is having yoga with the body (also known as Hatha Yoga).

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What is the difference between Raja Yoga and yoga that involves exercise?

• Raja Yoga meditation connects the mind directly to the Source of spiritual power. This creates a peaceful personality, a strong mind and a healthy body.  

• Yoga that involves exercise focuses the mind on the body.  The body relaxes, but a mental exercise is required to make the mind strong.  

• All other types of yoga connect human beings with human beings.  Raja Yoga meditation connects human beings with the Incorporeal One, and that is the most unique yoga of all !

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Raja Yoga is the most ancient yoga of India.

  It is the king of all yogas.

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