Yoga Sutras are very poetic, with each sutra being like a magic thread weaving a rug for us to stand and sometimes to fly on. Firstly, Yoga Sutras are highly rational and logical. It is not based on blind belief. Instead, we are asked to practice reasoned convictions to stay on the path, unlike the blind belief that can sway us away like a feather with a wind. As a result, we gain mental clarity through rational knowledge and practice
Yoga is an alchemy of transformation. We can also say that alchemy is the magical process of transformation and creation characterized by the transmutation of ordinary metal into gold. The practice of yoga is a pathway of transformation. In other words, when we enter the path of yoga, we embark on the beautiful process of creating a new reality. Yoga can help us to shift our perspective, and consequently change our reality. So, we rid of the patterns that no longer serve us and adopt new patterns that are in line with our true inner self.
If you want to know if your meditation is working, listen to your inner dialog and observe your relationships.
Become friends with yourself. Once you learn how to treat yourself well, it will automatically translate into your relationships with others and the world.
Learn how to manage stress. In our culture, we demonize stress. Yet, stress is not something that happens to us but rather a physical reaction to our circumstances. Both pain and stress are reactions multiplied by resistance.
Cultivate focus.
Reduce brain chatter.
A quote from a book that made me cry and change my life forever!
A Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. The author talks about his horrific experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Victor Frankl survived the most gruesome experiences a human can endure. Everything that makes us human was taken away from him. Yet, it was not what happened to Victor Frankl but how he responded. Even when everything was taken from him, Viktor Frankl found freedom and power in his ability to choose his response.
Imagine if everything you ever wanted or needed was already within you. What would it be like to live your life fully, to be present and awake, to have energy and joy, to experience awe, to be in love, to love, and to take pride in your life?
What makes a yoga teacher great? Sometimes a teacher can be super trained, but as a student, you just don’t feel the love. Or you like your teacher, but feel like you are not going anywhere. So what makes the difference? While there is no standard for what makes a great yoga teacher, the ancient text
What is Yoga? If you google “yoga,” you will find many colorful pictures with pretty and fit people. They typically dressed in revealing attire, adopting complicated physical and often gymnastic postures. Other pictures show blissful ladies and gentlemen sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, looking content and relaxed. This is how most of you probably think
Let’s unpack the differences between Yoga and Pilates. My Yoga and Pilates Journey In 2002, I took my first yoga class in New York City. Over the next few decades, I’ve practiced Jivamukti, Mysore, and Iyengar. I dedicated at least one year to each discipline. Also, I’ve tried hot, acro, partner, and aerial yoga styles.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran practitioner, I believe this article can aid you in your journey. In the following article, I would like to share a yogic perspective on the human system with you. It is represented in a five-dimensional bird model (Pancha Maya).
Would you like to have a little more equanimity and happiness in your life? If your answer is yes, cultivating a little bit more gratitude will get you there. So, buckle up and read on.
Firstly, gratitude is not automatic! Our primitive lizard brain is constantly on the lookout for dangers. So even when things are brilliant, the lizard part of the ancient brain worries that the happy moment won’t last.
“I am too fat…I can’t get anything done…why did I get sick? I am just not worthy…I am stupid…, etc.”
Does any of it sound familiar? As we tend to focus on the negative aspects of our life situations, it is easy to become disillusioned. We stop counting our blessings when the universe doesn’t revolve around us. So, we suffer. We complain and get stuck in our daily existence. The default mode network (1) is set to run on negative frequency waves, and as we think negative thoughts, we bring more darkness into our minds, bodies, and lives.