What is samkhya yoga? And how different is from hatha yoga?

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Samkhya Yoga is a physiogical approach to understanding reality whereas Hatha yoga is physical practice for flexibility,strength and bslance
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Samkhya Yoga is a philosophical system explaining reality through dualism (Purusha and Prakriti). Unlike Hatha Yoga, it focuses on knowledge and metaphysics rather than physical postures and breath control.
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Samkhya Yoga:Samkhya is a dualistic philosophy focusing on the distinct nature of Purusha (consciousness/self) and Prakriti (matter/nature). Samkhya Yoga, in the context of the Bhagavad Gita, refers to the path of knowledge and self-realization through understanding this distinction to achieve liberation.Difference...
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Samkhya Yoga:Samkhya is a dualistic philosophy focusing on the distinct nature of Purusha (consciousness/self) and Prakriti (matter/nature). Samkhya Yoga, in the context of the Bhagavad Gita, refers to the path of knowledge and self-realization through understanding this distinction to achieve liberation.Difference from Hatha Yoga: * Focus: Samkhya Yoga is primarily a philosophy emphasizing intellectual understanding and discrimination between self and matter. Hatha Yoga is a physical and mental discipline focusing on physical postures, breath control, and cleansing techniques. * Approach: Samkhya seeks liberation through knowledge (jnana). Hatha Yoga aims to prepare the body and mind for higher states of consciousness through physical practices. * Nature: Samkhya is a theoretical system, while Hatha Yoga is a practical discipline. read less
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