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There are various paths of Yog that lead toward this goal, each one a specialized branch of one comprehensive system. Some of the popular forms of Yog are:

Hatha Yog — a system of physical postures, or aasans, whose higher purpose is to purify the body, giving one awareness and control over its internal states and rendering it fit for meditation.

Karma Yog — selfless service to others as part of one’s larger Self, without attachment to the results; and the performance of all actions with the consciousness of God as the Doer.

Mantra Yog — centering the consciousness within through japa or the repetition of certain universal root-word sounds representing a particular aspect of Spirit.

Bhakti Yog — all-surrendering devotion through which one strives to see and love the divinity in every creature and in everything, thus maintaining an unceasing worship.

Gyana (Jnana) Yog — It is the path of wisdom, which emphasizes the application of discriminative intelligence to achieve spiritual liberation.