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There are so many different\u00a0types of yoga<\/em>, whether you want a more physically demanding class or an easy, relaxing, meditative class.\u00a0\u00a0Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School is the best place to learn more about yoga.<\/p>\n

There are five causes of suffering:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Not knowing who we are<\/li>\n
  2. Attachment: Clinging to things that are impermanent and having expectations<\/li>\n
  3. Aversion: Trying to avoid things that are not real<\/li>\n
  4. Identifying with the ego and creating separate realities<\/li>\n
  5. Fear of death<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    4 types of yoga:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. Bhakti Yoga
    \n2. Karma Yoga
    \n3. Gyana Yoga
    \n4. Raja Yoga<\/p>\n

    Eight Limbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Yama<\/li>\n
    2. Niyamas<\/li>\n
    3. Asanas<\/li>\n
    4. Pranayama<\/li>\n
    5. Pratyahara<\/li>\n
    6. Dharana<\/li>\n
    7. Dhyana<\/li>\n
    8. Samadhi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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