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Ashtānga Yoga- The eight limbs of yoga
A seed has the possibility of a tree, of the leaves, of a branch, of fruits, of flowers, of multiplication. With optimum conditions- soil, sunlight, water- the seed will sprout and blossom. Lack of these conditions can keep the seed dormant for years toge ... -
Four types of Karma
Patanjali Yoga Sutras- Knowledge Sheet 20 Contd. from knowledge sheet 19 There are four types of karmas (actions). Meritful action. Karma that gives you merits. You do good to somebody and they feel good about it and they thank you very much. They thank y ... -
Change is Inevitable
There is another story. There was a very great monk who lived in the Himalayas. He had free access anywhere because people loved him, welcomed him. This monk would go to the King's palace and have his lunch there every day. The queen would serve hi ... -
The world is part of the Enlightened One!
The next sutra says – “ Tadartha eva drushyasyatma ’’ (II Sutra 21) tad = that; artha = purpose; eva = only; drushyasya = the scenery; atma = existence. “For that purpose only (for the unenlightened only) the world exists.” Though this world does not exis ... -
Breathe free with Jal Neti
Jal Neti is a technique that was used by yogis to stay disease-free, and most importantly to use their breath well for their yogic practices without any blockages. Just as brushing the teeth is dental hygiene, the practice of Jal Neti is nasal hygiene. Th ... -
The self is the centre of the whole creation
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 62 Contd. from knowledge sheet 61 “Prakcshakriycsthitishelam bhutendriyatmakam bhugapavargcrtham drushyam’’. This seen world is illuminating. It conveys you a message. It gives you an idea of how great the consciousne ... -
Powerful Yoga Mudra at your fingertips!
There is much more to yoga than meets the eye. While the practice of yoga means asanas and breathing practices to many, there is a lesser-known, subtler, and independent branch of yoga: Yog Tatva Mudra Vigyan, or the science of yoga mudra and pranayama. Q ... -
The Whole World is Here for You to Enjoy
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 61 Contd. from knowledge sheet 60 “ Drashtri durshyayoho samyogo heya hetuhu ’ ’ (II S u tra 17) drashtri = seen; drushyayoho = the seen; samyogaha = becoming one; heya = suffering; hetuhu = the cause “The cause of suf ... -
Improve Communication Skills With Yoga
Inner balance found through yoga reflects in the personality and communication skills as well, finds out Anisha Sharma. When I started with yoga asanas and meditation years ago as a college student (thanks to my hostel warden’s initiative) I liked the aft ... -
Nothing in this Creation is Devoid of Pain
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 60 Contd. from knowledge sheet 59 Often, those who come to the course do not meditate. They open their eyes, “Is my girlfriend meditating? How is she doing? Is she enjoying the course? I forced her to come to the cours ...
