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 partContinueContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI”
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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 justContinueContinue reading “YOGIC CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – PARIKARMA”
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA
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”
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”
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – VAIRĀGYA
Vairāgya is possibly one of the most misunderstood concepts in Yoga, especially by those who are aware of the term outside of the Yogic context. For many such people, Vairāgya brings forth an image of a Sanyāsin or ascetic, someone who lives outside society and has given up all worldly pleasures and attachments. But isContinueContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – VAIRĀGYA”
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?”
Poorna Yogah 