Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra Yoga was not invented by Patanjali. What Patanjali did was lay the foundation of Yoga, analyze the function of the mind and list many ways to restore an agitated mind.The...
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Patanjalis Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga: Yamas The Eight Limbs are included in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the classical text on yoga which, while not exhaustive, is accepted as the central guide by all...
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The message of The Gita The influence of the Bhagavad GitaThe Bhagavad Gita presents questions such as: How can someone live a life spiritually meaningful without withdrawing from society? What can...
View ArticleThe Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God
The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God The Bhagavad Gita means The Song of God and it forms part of the epic Mahabharata. It is a sacred text of the Hindus with the essence of Vedic knowledge, and as...
View ArticleWhat is Yoga?
What is Yoga? Yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which aim at transforming body and mind. The term yoga is derived from the literal meaning of “yoking together”, but...
View ArticleHistory of Yoga
History of Yoga Yoga comes from a wide and deep river of an ancient tradition. Its many currents flow form a complex history of spiritual exploration, philosophical reflection, scientific...
View ArticleLast 6 limbs of Patanjalis path of Yoga
Last 6 limbs of Patanjalis path of Yoga ASANA: Posture Perhaps surprisingly, in traditional texts Asana is barely discussed beyond describing the characteristics of sitting meditation posture as being...
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