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The differences between ancient Indian yoga and contemporary Western yoga are evident. The ancient texts seek to utilize yoga as a tool to expand consciousness and attain enlightenment, which encompasses much more than mere asana practice. Maybe the goal of the western yogi is not to attain spiritual enlightenment, but that doesn’t mean our contemporary practice doesn’t share some key similarities. For the conscious individual, the practice of yoga remains to connect us to the source, the universal oneness, our true self. We do so by first by demonstrating dedication to our practice, showing up on our mat, and taking the time to unite our breath and body, our body and mind.
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There is no difference in Indian yoga and Western yoga.Western yoga has been adopted from Indian Yoga.Indian yoga focus on body ,mind and spiritual by practising Asanas,Pranayam and meditation
The main aim of Western yoga is fitnesss.Indian yoga helps in preparing the body for longer period of meditation.Spirituality is substructure of yoga in India.
Western yoga is an e exercise for good health and physics but in Indian context yoga is more way of living life.
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