Traditional yoga

Traditional yoga is an ancient, holistic system focused on spiritual self-realization (moksha) through the union of mind, body, and spirit, incorporating physical postures (asanas) primarily to prepare for deep meditation, extensive breathwork (pranayama), ethical principles, and philosophical study, differing from modern yoga's frequent emphasis on fitness and specific poses. It's a path to inner awareness, balance, and liberation, rooted in texts like the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, and often involves a strict lifestyle and teacher-student tradition.