Jnana yoga: the yoga of wisdom; the search for discipline and mental growth
Karma yoga: focuses on action, on tasks and duties that benefit oneself and one’s community
Bhakti yoga: the yoga of devotion and surrender to the divine
Mantra yoga: focuses on the recitation of mantras to reach a state of relaxation
Kundalini yoga: combines diverse steps to reach the desired mental state
Raja yoga: also known as the royal path; encompasses a range of steps geared toward achieving communion with oneself and others
Hatha yoga: the most widespread form in the West and Japan; characterized by asanas or poses combined in a quest for balance