We have been discussing a few simple concepts given in Yogic scripture that can be easily applied to everyday life and that can change the way we live our lives. This is the last of the first set of concepts we will be discussing. If you have missed out on reading the earlier ones, youContinueContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA”
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – WHY STUDY IT
If you have ever registered for a Yoga teacher training course (YTTC) or even read through the details of such courses, you might have noticed that almost all of them include a section on anatomy and physiology. Have you ever wondered why? I mean, there is Āsana and Prānāyāma sessions where they explain how toContinueContinue reading “ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – WHY STUDY IT”
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – FORGIVENESS
Continuing with our series of Yogic concepts that we can use in our daily lives, we’re looking at yet another popular, well-known but often misunderstood idea. If you have missed out on the earlier concepts we have discussed, you can check this article. It has an introduction to the concepts as well as links toContinueContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – FORGIVENESS”
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – SANTŌSHA
We’re discussing the next concept today, one that is directly mentioned in the Yoga Sūtra by Sage Patanjali as a part of Ashtānga Yoga. (If you have missed my earlier articles about Yogic concepts, you can check them here. The article has further links to other Yogic concepts we have already discussed). Today’s concept isContinueContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – SANTŌSHA”
YOGA SCRIPTURE – WHAT SHOULD I STUDY?
The literature on Yoga is almost endless today. New books and commentaries on texts are released all the time. There are books on anatomy, Āsana practice, Yogic principles, and so much more. Although this can be wonderful, it can also make things very confusing when you want to go into in-depth scriptural studies to moveContinueContinue reading “YOGA SCRIPTURE – WHAT SHOULD I STUDY?”
WHAT IS YOGA – A PERSPECTIVE
From the first time I studied Yoga, it has been an all-encompassing term in my understanding. Under this umbrella term, we talk about physical fitness, mental health, emotional balance, spiritual growth, and a synchronicity of body, breath, and mind. But lately, especially since I joined Instagram in 2019, I hear people and see posts thatContinueContinue reading “WHAT IS YOGA – A PERSPECTIVE”
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