How the first Yoga book was written
The first Yoga book is detailed in The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Spiritual Practice by Elliott Goldberg © 2016 Inner Traditions.
Why are Vedas important for Indian culture?
The Vedas are over 6000 years old and were conceived by rsis in a state of merger with the Supreme Identity. Hence they are called “not of man or apourusika”.
Yoga class – How the first yoga class began
Yogendra conducted informal yoga classes to Dadina and a few others on the beach. After this, he founded The Yoga Institute in Dadina’s house.
What is the significance of the Vedānga?
Vedānga (limbs of the Vedas) are six sub-disciplines connected with the study of the Vedas. These subjects provide the gramatical underpinning to the Vedas.
Dharma is the natural state of all entities
Dharma is the natural state of entity. Eg. a heart pumps blood. Likewise, humans live in peace when they live in a society where all are committed to order.
Sanātana-dharma is a Hindu way of life
What is sanatana-dharma? Why is it called universal? How does it integrate the various aspects of life in Bharat (India)? What are it’s components?
Explanation of Vedānta (end of the Vedas)
Vedanta, also known as Shruti (that which is recited), forms part of the Vedas. It forms the philosophical base of much of Sanātana dharma philosophy.
Health, wellness and Yoga therapy
Yoga therapy is a simple way of harnessing natures healing powers to increase physical and psychological health, and to remain in psychosomatic balance.
Practice of Yoga therapy is key to wellness
Yoga Therapy is simple and can integrate into any lifestyle. It requires no investment, a mat and normal clothes will do. All it needs is willingness to change.
The nature of attachment impacts our bonds
Bandhana is the principle that whenever we transact with any object, it will result in a bond & relationship between us and the object we are transacting with.