Continuing with the theme of Yogic concepts that can be applied to everyday life ad a householder, as someone living in society, we look at the next concept in Parikarma today. If you're wondering what Parikarma is, you can read a little introduction about it here. The article has links to the individual articles aboutContinue reading "CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MUDITA"
DO I HAVE A YOGA BODY?
This is a very common question I have heard. Some have asked me this question in some variation and many ask this question on social media posts every single day. So, what is the answer? Do you and I have the body for Yoga? Do we have the correct body proportions, the correct shape andContinue reading "DO I HAVE A YOGA BODY?"
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – KARUNA
In the last article, we discussed the first of the Parikarma concepts, the meaning of Maitri and how it applies to life in the Yogic context as well as the word Sukha. Today, we will explore the second concept in this series, Karuna, along with another word, Dukkha, that is closely associated with it. IfContinue reading "CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – KARUNA"
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI
Today, we start looking at the first o the four fascinating concepts that are together called Parikarma. We will also discuss four other terms that are closely associated with Parikarma. In case you are wondering what that word means, go read my introductory article about Parikarma and the concepts we will be discussing as partContinue reading "CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI"
YOGIC CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – PARIKARMA
With this article, we begin discussing another set of Yogic principles that can help us deal with everyday situations in the best way possible for our psychological health and wellbeing. This set of concepts deals with our behaviour towards other people around us but it can apply to aspects of our own self also justContinue reading "YOGIC CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – PARIKARMA"
YOGA AND HINDUISM – IS YOGA RELIGIOUS?
For many, even those who have learnt and practised Yoga, the practice is often associated with prayer and chanting and God. A lot of these observances seem very similar to religious Hindu practices today and this makes people think that Yoga is a religious practice primarily meant for those who follow the Hindu religion. ThisContinue reading "YOGA AND HINDUISM – IS YOGA RELIGIOUS?"
Poorna Yogah 