Indian yoga is spiritual and divine. As yoga is originated from India, it can also be called as traditional yoga. Historical ancestry is the main difference between Indian yoga and western yoga. Indian yoga focuses on a sacred practice having union with the absolute. Western yoga on the other hand is quite contemporary. The main aim of western yoga is fitness. Indian yoga helps in preparing the body for longer periods of meditation while western yoga helps in preparing the body on physical aspects. Indian yoga helps in attaining enlightenment and expanding consciousness. It is much more than the asana practice. The utmost state of body, mind and soul is the art in Indian yoga. Over the years various modifications have been made in yoga and practiced all over the world but the true essence of yoga which is known by the name of Vedas is traditional yoga.