How to practice introspection (svādhyāya)
How does introspection or svādhyāyam impact awareness? What is the advice of accomplised yogis? What are the elements of the practice?
Yoga Concepts
Sanatana Dharma
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chapter 3 – Vibhuti pada
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chapter 3 – Vibhuti pada First, the ability to narrow the area of brain activity is Dharana
Yoga Asana
Sethubandasana – Bridge building pose
School of Yoga explains sethubandasana (bridging pose) Sethubandasana technique: Sthithi (starting) position: Lie down on the back. Keep hands at the
How to succeed in austerity practice
What is austerity (tapas)? What is the relationship of austerity (tapas) with niyama? How should it be practiced? What are it’s elements?
Yoga Asana
Hamsasana – Swan Pose
School of Yoga explains hamsasana (swan pose) Hamsasana technique: Sthithi (starting) pose: Squat in veerasana. Sit erect on the “V” of
Sanatana Dharma
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chapter 4 – Kaivalya pada
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chapter 4 – Kaivalya pada Siddhis (supernatural powers) may be obtained by birth, medicinal intervention/ drugs, mantras,
Dedication is the essence of niyama
What is Dedication (śraddhā)? Why is it an important aspect of niyama? What are it’s elements? How does one practice it?
Yoga Asana
Gomukhasana – Cowface Pose
School of Yoga explains Gomukhasana (Cowface Pose) Gomukhasana technique : Sthithi (starting) position: Sit on the floor. Keep legs straight ahead and
How to integrate charity into niyama
What is charity? Why is it an important element of niyama? What are the types of charity? How should chariy be performed?
Yoga Asana
Utkatasana – Chair Pose
School of Yoga explains Utkatasana (Chair Pose) Utkatasana technique : Sthithi (starting) position: Stand erect, legs together hands to the sides.