Yoga Evolution & Lineages

Over the centuries, different masters, both traditional and contemporary, have fine-tuned and adapted the knowledge and practices to maintain relevance and increase efficacy, each, in turn giving their own unique innovation that either improves upon existing practices or caters to specific needs.
This evolution has led to various schools and styles of yogic knowledge and practices which either distinguish themselves or project a different identity. Some of the widely known schools of practice are listed below.