– Hatha Yoga: Focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama). – Raja Yoga: Emphasizes mental control and meditation
– Hatha Yoga: Balances body energies for higher spiritual practices. – Raja Yoga: Centers on mind mastery through Patanjali’s eightfold path.
. Hatha Yoga: Emerged around the 11th century CE with texts like Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Raja Yoga: Based on ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (circa 200 BCE).
– Hatha Yoga: Involves asanas, pranayama, and purification techniques. – Raja Yoga: Involves ethical practices, concentration, and meditation.
– Hatha Yoga: Physically intensive with focus on body and breath. – Raja Yoga: Less physical, more on mental discipline.
– Hatha Yoga: Purifies and strengthens the body for spiritual practice. – Raja Yoga: Achieves self-realization through mind control.
– Hatha Yoga: Basis for many contemporary yoga styles. – Raja Yoga: Influential in spiritual and meditative practices.
– Hatha Yoga: Focuses on physical postures and breath control. – Raja Yoga: Emphasizes philosophical teachings and meditation.