Yoga is a fundamental spiritual practice founded on an extremely subtle science that is focused on creating harmony between body and mind. It is an ancient technique and application of knowledge of living healthy. The word Yoga is derived from the root word “Yuj” which means Union, or to tie, or to add, or to […]
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Many of you may have heard the word, ‘Tapas’. It is an ancient yoga tool to be precise. All those who give themselves to this form of self-discipline are bound to get their goals. You can also tap into your inner vitality, to achieve your true potential. By developing perseverance and inner strength, you can
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You must have come across the term ‘Svadhyaya’. It is the fourth sutra, in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It means nothing but self-study. When you get to know yourself deeply, you are can change the bad, and work more on the good. Ignorance is one of the biggest obstacles in one’s growth path. So, everyone, irrespective
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The principles that you learn in Patanjali’s Sutras, are universal in nature. Asteya is found in the first limb of Patanjali’s Eight-limbed path, under Yamas. You can call Yamas ‘the rules of life.’ After you have studied Ahimsa and Satya, it is but apt, that any student studies Asteya. Whenever you hear the name ‘Asteya’,
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There was a king called Vedanta, living in Varanasi, a few centuries ago. He had three sons, Virananda, Nrityananda, and Ananda. He was ruling his kingdom for a long time, until the day, he died. Taking this opportunity, his minister Gopichand took the reign of the kingdom in his hands. The three princes were very
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Moral Story On Saucha (Cleanliness) It is believed that one who keeps himself clean never lacks wealth. This has connotations in Hindu mythology, as Goddess Lakshmi is said to reside in places that are clean. Moreover, she is herself very well-groomed. And, she expects others looking to invite her, to maintain the same. However, we
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Aparigraha – Letting Go…In The Context Of Yoga How many times did you hoard things, thinking that you might need them in the near future? Many animals have the same tendency, like mice. However, humans are considered beings of the higher order. So, this is something, you can resist. Aparigraha happens to be the fifth
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Truthfulness…. We all have listened to our mothers and grandmothers reading out Panchatantra tales, in our nascent years. The books contained pictures with explanations, about the values and practices suitable for everyone in general. A few days back, we stumbled upon an old story, in which a thief wanted to remain truthful. This nature of
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Raju was sitting at his desk, going through his geography notes. It was summer vacation, and he was due for examinations, as the school reopens. He was leading a fast life in Bhubaneshwar. Having spent all his school days from nursery to seven in a remote town of Odisha, it was a new experience. At
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Why International Yoga Day is Celebrated Since the year 2015, International Yoga Day has been celebrated with much fanfare. The United Nations General Assembly introduced yoga as a spiritual, mental, as well as physical practice in 2014, that is one year prior. Apart from being the internally celebrated day for yoga practice, it is also
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Guru Purnima and Yoga – Honoring your Teacher Guru Purnima and Yoga Have you ever honored your teacher, at the yoga class? Each one of us has learned something or the other, under a teacher or Guru. You might think, that the teacher was performing his duty, sometimes for monetary gains. However, you too, have
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