Yoga Vidya

Realizing the divinity within one’s soul and attaining divine bliss is a spiritual treasure. This path was popularized globally by Paramahansa Yoganandathrough the sacred teachings of Kriya Yoga. In the yogic tradition, life is viewed through four primary dimensions: emotion, intellect, body, and energy. Each dimension has a dedicated path: What is This Ancient Practice? […]

How the Autobiography of a Yogi author Paramahansa Yogananda brought Kriya Yoga into modern life When I first moved into my engineering hostel, one thing kept surprising me. Some of my classmates had the same book on their desks — Autobiography of a Yogi. At first, I didn’t understand. I thought, What kind of book […]

If you’ve ever felt that yoga is only about stretching or breathing, you’re missing a powerful part of traditional practice — Shatkarma, also known as yogic cleansing techniques. These kriyas are designed to cleanse the body internally, improve organ function, and prepare you for deeper practices like pranayama and meditation. In this guide, you’ll learn: […]

Prana Breath is the universal vital energy that is literally the thing of life. For all of us who practice yoga, the major challenge for us is to harness this energy so that it can fuel our mental, physical, and spiritual development. In order to do this, we have to look deeply into the mysteries […]

Hatha Yoga is a branch of yoga that focuses on physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. It originated in India in the 15th century, although some of its practices can be traced back to ancient Vedic traditions. One of the oldest yoga types in the world is – Hatha Yoga. It was practiced […]

I first discovered Acharya Prashant videos while casually browsing YouTube. I was not searching for anything specific, but one video caught my attention. His calm presence and direct way of speaking felt different from typical motivational content. It was not emotional or flashy—it was focused and sharp. At that time, I did not fully understand […]

When we first time hear the word yoga, it is only thought that it is usually done by senior people to get a more flexible and strong body or to diagnose disease. However, many people consider it only as a physical exercise, where people move, twitch, stretch the body and adopt complex ways of breathing. […]

Jnana Yoga is a key part of ancient Hindu philosophy. It teaches that many paths can lead to enlightenment, personal growth, or the healing of the soul. Yoga helps cultivate peace of mind and can elevate one’s spiritual awareness. However, each person may connect differently with the various yogic paths, depending on their nature and […]

The renowned Yoga Sutras of Patanjali outline the 8 limbs of yoga, each offering profound guidance on living a purposeful and meaningful life. These limbs serve as a roadmap for personal growth, self-discipline, and spiritual development. It is up to each individual to understand these principles and integrate them into daily practice. The “yoga” word […]

According to Sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, from eight limbs of yoga the first limb of yoga, Yamas (Restraints), refers to ethical disciplines, vows, and practices focused on our interactions with the environment and others. While yoga enhances physical flexibility and mental calmness, its true value lies in its potential to transform our daily lives. Here […]

Niyamas are the second limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. They consist of five practices or observances that guide us in how we relate to ourselves internally, promoting self-discipline, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. What Are Niyamas? The Niyamas are the second limb of the Eight Limbs […]

At present, among the different styles of yoga, “Vinyasa Yoga” is a distinctive and famous yoga style, in which a unique combination of historical yoga with modernity is seen. The practice of the movement of Vinyasa is said to have originated from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who is still widely known today as the “Father of Modern […]

Bandha Yoga is an energetic lock that contains the prana. There are three bandhas Jalandhar, Mula, and Uddiyana. Bandhas are basically muscular contractions that help you to breathe, focus on your awareness, and keep your body strong. Importance of bandhas in yoga Bandhas are an integral part of yoga practice and are considered to be […]

Tantra has been grossly misinterpreted for a long time, especially in the West – it is presented as liberated tantric sex. Traditional tantra yoga is not sexual, in fact, tantra literally means technique or technology. This is the inner technology of man. Tantra yoga is not at all different from yoga. Actually, a small part […]

The Pancha Klesha or 5 kleshas are described in a book called Virachit-Yogasutras by Maharishi Patanjali. According to Sutra 3 of its second lesson, which is also called “Sadhana Paad” avidyasmitaragadveshabhiniveshah kleshaah //2.3// Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion, and clinging to life – are the five Kleshas. What is Kleshas? Klesha is a term from Indian […]

In Hathapradipika, Sadhaka & Badhaka Tattva in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhak (seeker) should follow the Sadhak-Tattva by renouncing the Badhaka Tattva or obstructing elements. Sadhak tattva is basically a way of life on the yoga path, which tells you how to become successful (sadhak) in the yoga path. According […]

In Hatha Yogapradipika, the elements that Success and Obstacles in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhaka or practitioner should follow the yogi’s elements by renouncing the yoga-obstructing elements. During yoga practice, there are some such demerits or bad habits which prevent the Sadhaka from moving forward in the path of yoga. […]