Yoga is the union of mind, body and spirit. There are four paths to yoga. In Tamara's yoga classes, we practice the Raja Yoga path of physical postures, breath control and meditation. Raja Yoga features eight limbs of practice. A person can practice as little or as many of the paths and limbs of yoga as desired. Yoga is not a religion and does not interfere with traditional religious practices.

Raja Yoga - Postures, breath control, meditation
Karma Yoga - Honesty, selfless action, service
Bhakti Yoga - Devotion, faith to God or spirit
Jnana Yoga - Wisdom, introspection, contemplation

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

1. Yamas - How we interact with the world
   
   
   • Ahimsa - Non-violence
   • Satya - Truthfulness
   • Asteya - Non-stealing
   • Brahmacharya - Moderation
   • Aparigraha - Non-attachment
     
     
2. Niyamas - How we set our own environment
   
   
   • Shaucha - Purity and cleanliness
   • Santosha - Contentment
   • Tapas - Discipline towards goals
   • Swadhyaya - Self-education
   • Ishwara-Pranidhana - Surrender
     
     
3. Asana - Physical postures
4. Pranayama - Breath control
5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
6. Dharana - Meditation with effort
7. Dhyana - Meditation without effort
8. Samadhi - Liberation from attachment

For more information, read:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali