Raja Yoga

Raja Yoga 

Raja Yoga (in Sanskrit "royal yoga") is one of the six orthodox schools (astika) of Indian philosophy, derived by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. Sometimes referred to as Ashtanga Yoga (built on the eight aspects). Raja Yoga is primarily focused on working with the mind through meditation (dhyana), in order to grasp the essence of reality and, in the finals, to achieve liberation. 

The term Raja Yoga is retronimom, which is represented in Hatha Yoga Pradipika the fifteenth century, to distinguish a school, based on the Yoga Sutras from the newly formed Hatha yoga. 

It is believed that Raja Yoga derives its name from the fact that its primary subject is the human mind. The mind is traditionally perceived as the king of psycho-physical structure, which has control over it, regardless understands it or not. So, because of the relationship between mind and body, the body must be "tamed" the first thing through self-discipline, and then purified by means such as hatha yoga. Before proceeding to the deeper aspects of yoga should be achieved a good level of general health and psychological integration. People have many passions and affections, from which to get rid of to be able to immerse themselves in quiet contemplation (meditation). Through restraint (yama) on sexuality, drugs and alcohol, as well as careful attention to the reactions of the body, speech and mind, a person becomes able to consistently practice meditation. This vow, which each take before meditation is the second meaning of the word yoga. 

Swami Satchidananda said: "Every thought, feeling, sensation, or memory, or emotion causes a change of mind. They worry, and paint a mental mirror. You can keep the mind from the changes, so it will not be raging, and you shall know the truth himself. 

The aim of Raja Yoga is the control of all mental waves or mental modifications. While practicing hatha yoga begins sadhana (spiritual practice) with the help of asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath control), the practice of Raja Yoga starts his Sadhana with the work of the mind, although he certainly pays attention to a certain number of asanas and pranayama, which are usually used to prepare for concentration and meditation. 

Raja Yoga is divided into components such as Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, pratyathara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. If we stick to literary translation from Sanskrit, it means that a person, a practitioner of Raja Yoga has to go step by step through non-violence, humility and respect, exercise, breath control, control of sensory reactions, concentration, meditation and communion with the Supreme Consciousness. 

Adept raja yoga after a while it becomes clear that his mind does not belong to him, and he has no right to use this powerful tool on the absorption of news and analysis of daily routine (which, according to yogic scriptures generally considered to be unrealistic), but is obliged to take their intelligence Seeking an answer to the question "Who am I?"