Articles related to "Yoga Sutras"

Yoga is more than a workout. Rich Eastern philosophical traditions made accessible to Westerners through classical yoga's step-by-step guide to enlightenment.

Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.

Road Map to Enlightenment: unraveling the Sanskrit behind the first two branches of Patanjali's Eightfold path from the Yoga Sutras.

Meditation is a spiritual practice that aims to control and ultimately transcend the mind. In the yoga sutras, it comes as the last step before 'samadhi', oneness.

A brief history of yoga before it came to North America for beginner yoga students.

Maintaining focus is an essential life skill and a stress reliever, use your yoga practice to hone this skill.

Meditation as a means to attain mental peace and physical well being has been universally accepted now. But those who undertake meditation know it is not really easy.

Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.

The second half of the "Ten Commandments" of Yoga, the Niyamas are the internal concerns: cleanliness, diligence, devotion to the divine, self-study and contentedness.

The eight branches of Patanjali's yogic path to enlightenment. Called Ashtanga Yoga, Raja Yoga or Classical Yoga, it outlines the method for spiritual alchemy.

The first half of the "Ten Commandments" of Yoga, the Yamas are a series of five things that each yogi must strive to abstain from. Harming, lying, stealing and ...sex?!

Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.

Patanjali mentions several obstacles to meditation, such as disease, drowsiness, doubt and melancholy.

Raja Yoga classifies the mind into five states: kskipta, mudha, vikshipta, ekagra and niruddha.

Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states.

Ahimsa means 'nonviolence' or 'non harming'. It instructs us to practice compassion, a preaching of every religion, and certainly a foundational element of yoga.

In the first article we examined the roots of these two movements, we will now look at the possible wider socio-biological effects of their practices

Delve deeper into your yoga practice off the mat through reflection and writing.

Yoga asanas are at the very core of this ancient practice and yet, they can be daunting to beginners. Learn about limbs and postures and feel comfortable attending class.

Ashtanga Yoga is often marketed as a fitness regime, but true Ashtanga Yoga is a spiritual practice and involves a lot more than a physical workout.

Iyengar yoga uses props in order to make traditional yoga poses more accessible to beginner students with varying levels of mobility, strength, and flexibility.

Observing silence as a spiritual practice is called "mauna" in Sanskrit. The aim of mauna is to quieten the mind and prepare it for introspection and meditation.

Do you wish you could take that island of calm with you after your yoga practice? Looking for a way to make those esoteric lessons make sense in a practical way?

Schoolchildren call it "criss-cross applesauce". Sukhasana is the simple seated position frequently used at the beginning of class to center.

People often think of yoga as merely a physical practice. The true measure of progress in yoga, however, is the amount of peace that is experienced in life.

Food and the holiday season go hand in hand. How to use your lessons from among the "Ten Commandments" of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras to control your eating habits this year

A regular meditation practice can have many beneficial results on different levels such as health, well-being, mind, brain and spirit.

Mind-body fitness routines gain popularity and momentum. What is Yoga? What is Pilates? How do you know which one is right for you?

Hinduism's six orthodox philosophical schools deal variously with the soul and the body, with knowledge of the world and of God, and with mysticism and ritual.

An overview of the purpose, history, time frame, features and types of yoga teaching certification courses, and considerations one should make before enrolling in one.

You've got your own mat and are dressed to stretch; now what? A beginner's guide to yoga gear, the lowdown on accessorizing your yoga practice at low cost.

Yoga is a spiritual path for some, a way of thinking and worshiping. For others it is a physical exercise. For all it is a harmony of the mind body, spirit, and breath.

Most people are somewhat familiar with the Christian, Jewish or Islamic faiths, but what about Hinduism? What exactly is it? How did it develop? What do Hindus believe?