Classical Model of YT

Classical Model of YT

As per yoga psychology, for four personalities- emotive, rational, volitional and dynamic, four yogic streams- Bhakti, Gyan, Raj and Karma, are recommended for their optimal development (Satyananda, 2002).

1. a) Physique: Postures, Optimal Diet, Discipline, Fasting and PanchaTattwa Sadhana
2. b) Mind: Pranayam, Gestures, Psychic Locks, Mantra, Tratak, Study of Self-Introspective Literatures, PanchaTanmatraSadhana
3. c) Heart: Meditation, Atamabodha, Tattwabodha, Corporate Social Responsibilities
4. d) Spirit: Donation, Service, Kirtan, Prayer, SohamSadhana, Nadyog

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Iyengar, B. K. S. (1976). Light on Yoga (2^nd ed.). New York: Schocken Books.

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Satyananda, S. (2002). The Four Chapters on Freedom. Mungar, India: The Yoga Publication Trust.