ANULOMA VILOMA
ANULOMA VILOMA-PYSHIC NADI SHODHANA Anuloma Viloma – First take up a comfortable upright seated posture. If Padmasana or easy pose is not open to you, Vajarsana is a suitable option. …
HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA
HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA HATHA VIDYA (The Science of Yoga) Hatha means to hold closely and firmly. To stick fast and be devoted toVidya means science or knowledgeYoga means to unite, …
YOGA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Symbols are present in all religions, their power lies in that they communicate profound spiritual truths directly, without passing through the intellect or the mind. But the profound being in …
The Five Tattwas
THE FIVE TATTWAS The Five Tattwas – Yoga explains the universe is composition of the five tattwas or elements: Prithvi (earth)Apas (water)Agni (fire)Vayu (air) Akasha (ether) SAMKHYA Tattva means thatness, principle, …
Lalana Chakra
LALANA CHAKRA Lalana chakra, sometime known as Talu chakra is located at the root of the palate or the back of the mouth. Once Amrit falls from Bindu it is …
Yoga and Religion
Yoga and Religion-Is Yoga a religion? Yoga does appear to be used as a religious or spiritual practice and is often confused with Hinduism, the fact is Hinduism is a …
BHAGAVAD GITA
Bhagavad Gita-The Gita begins with the blind King Dhritarashtra asking his aid Sanjaya, to inform him of the progress in the battle between his sons (the Kauravas) and their cousins …
History of Yoga
THE HISTORY OF YOGA – THE VEDIC PERIOD The Vedas are said to be revealed knowledge, or Shruti (that which is heard), as opposed to Smriti (that which is remembered). …
Samkhya Karika
Samkhya Karika is the earliest surviving text of the Samkhya school of philosophy, which is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. The exact date of composition is …
The Yamas and Niyamas
THE YAMAS AND NIYAMAS The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two limbs that Patanjali sets out and are the universal and personal moral and ethical codes. The yamas are …