Raj Yoga

Raj yoga, also known as Rāja yoga, is a term used in Hindu philosophy and Indian religions to describe several systems of spiritual practice aimed at achieving the state of samadhi (spiritual wisdom or enlightenment). The term Rāja yoga literally means "royal yoga" or "king of yogas," and it is often used to refer to the system of yoga outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text on the practice of yoga. In Hebrew, it can be translated as ראג' יוגה (Raj Yogah). In Sanskrit, the term is derived from the words rāja (royal or chief) and yoga (union or discipline). Raj yoga is considered one of the six major schools of Hindu philosophy and is focused on the cultivation of mental and spiritual discipline through practices such as meditation, ethical observances, and physical postures. It is also sometimes referred to as āṣṭāṅga yoga (eight-limbed yoga), as it involves eight steps or stages of practice, including ethical disciplines, physical postures, breath control, and meditation. The ultimate goal of Raj yoga is to achieve a state of profound spiritual insight and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.