
According to Lord Krishna (Bhagavata Purana 11.20.6) originally there were three types of yoga namely, karma-yoga, jnana-yoga and bhakti-yoga. All other yogas can be included in these three groups. But with the passage of time, many new types of yoga systems developed. This includes hatha yoga, kriya yoga, raja yoga etc. In the past few decades many illustrious yoga acharyas have developed and propagated new schools of yoga.
There are numerous books available on various yoga systems. But a common person with a daily busy schedule has no time to study the different yoga systems. This lacuna has been fulfilled by this wonderful book by Swami Ramakrishnananda. The learned Swami has undergone training under many masters and thus is very qualified to write this book. He is a rare yogi carrying much experience from his past lives. He speaks candidly from his heart. His words are simple, poetic and very enlightening. This is a timely and provocative book for spiritual seekers.
Dr. Satya Narayan Dasa Baba
Director
Jiva Institute for Vedic Studies
Vrindavan, India.