Sivananda Yoga is a non-proprietary form of traditional hatha yoga founded by Swami Vishnudevananda based on the teachings of his beloved guru Swami Sivananda. It is based on the principles of the 4 paths and 5 points of yoga. The 4 paths of yoga consists of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga. The 5 points of yoga consists of Proper Exercise, Proper Breathing, Proper Relaxation, Proper Diet and Positive Thinking and Meditation.