Yoga School 101: Yoga Sutra (1.2)

Yoga School 101: Yoga Sutra (1.2) - Shiva Statue

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

Introduction to Yoga

Sage Patanjali's intro to yoga

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.

Yoga 101: What is Yoga?

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 … Read more