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...
There are four dimensions to our life: Karma, Kriya, Bhakti, and Gnana. Any yoga practice falls under these four dimensions. Bhakti-yoga relates to emotions, Gnana yoga to the intellect, Karma...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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....
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...