This comprehensive guide clarifies five major paths—Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga, Kriya, and Jivamukti—showing how each unites body, breath, and mind while honoring shared dharmic ethics across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Readers discover the philosophical foundations, core methods (asana, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, meditation), and practical safety cues that make practice sustainable. The article demystifies yogic anatomy…