The word yoga represents a science of self discipline. The aim of yoga is to realise the true reality of your spiritual self. Ultimately yoga develops the inner relationship you can have with the world around you. When you take science as a topic in school or as a qualification at university you will have to choose which science you want to study. For example mathematics, chemistry, social sciences and even political science are some of the options available to you. When you study yoga your options will include hatha, raja, bhakti, karma and gyana yoga.
The Satyananda yoga method offers a fully integrated system of yoga to manage all of the different aspects of the human personality including the mind and the body. Every home has a point of entry and if you want to explore the inside of the home you will have to follow specific procedures and observe certain disciplines. The inner sanatorium of a family home may be the master bedroom and on suite bathroom. Even if you are invited into the home by the family you may not simply take advantage and enter any room you like.
Similarly the spiritual experience also requires discipline and proper conduct. The physical body is a doorway into the inner experiences of emotions and the mind. The science of yoga provides the options and disciplines that will empower you with spiritual awareness.
There are five main studies of discipline in yoga and each one has their own complex scientific structure of techniques and sub disciplines. Yoga is a proven science and success depends on your willingness and ability to observe the disciplines correctly.