Ashtanga and Raja yoga

raja yoga is one of the path mentioned for god realization. refer bhagavadgita it speaks much about physical mental and intellectual personalities when matched, the spiritual thirst pulls a man to know eternal self .

B. K. Jagdish Chander has written:

'Illustrations on raja yoga'

'Brahma Baba, the corporeal medium of Shiva Baba' -- subject(s): Biography, Hindus

'The way and the goal of raja yoga'

Yoga is only one. It is differentiated according to various paths or practices like Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Laya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Sanyasa Yoga, Vihangama Yoga, Pipilika Yoga, Meena Yoga, Samadhi Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Japa Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Yantra Yoga, Sahaja Yoga, Sankhya Yoga, etc.

According to Hinduism, two of the paths to god are karma-yoga and jnana-yoga. The first is the yoga of selfless action and the second refers to philosophical research and wisdom. The third is Astanga/Raja-yoga which is connected to physical exercise and meditation. The fourth is Bhakti-yoga which is the path of devotional service.