The word 'yoga' means 'union'. Yoga is the union of the individual self with the universal self. There are eight levels of yoga in the Indian tradition. When you know what these eight levels of yoga are, it becomes clear that there is a path to enlightenment for everyone. The eight levels of yoga are: Asanas, Pranayamas, Relaxation, Chakras, Special conditions, Self-Enquiry Meditation, Philosophy, and Yogic Diet.