The Code of Conduct for Householder Yogis: Aparigraha and Brahmacharya in Our Daily Yoga Sadhana
According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, Yoga is governed by a series of ethical principles known as Yamas and Niyamas. These principles are the first two limbs of the eight limbs (ashtanga: ash = eight, anga = limbs) of Yoga. Aparigraha and Brahmacharya are both Yamas, two universal moral principles. Besides, these two codes are part […]
Mahashivrathri – The Great Night Of Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is known as the Adi Yogi and the Adi Guru – the first Yogi and the first teacher who expounded the wisdom of Hatha Yoga. What is the significance, the legend and the rituals that surround his great night – Mahashivrathri? Let’s find out about this from our latest blog article.
The 16th International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh
Article by Hazem Abu-Ghazaleh On Saturday 7th March, the 16th International Yoga Festival at Parmath Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh came to a close. It was a truly magical and successful 7-day event with nearly 1000 participants from 60 different countries.
The 1st limb of Patanjali’s noble eightfold path
By Anna Bhushan based on conversation with A.L.V. Kumar A. L. V. Kumar has been a lifelong practitioner of yoga and meditation. His interest in teaching came about as a result of a car crash that resulted in complete paralysis of the lower body. He used his knowledge of yoga to restore his body to […]
One Guru or Many?
By Anna Bhushan based on conversation with A.L.V. Kumar A. L. V. Kumar has been a lifelong practitioner of yoga and meditation. His interest in teaching came about after a car crash that resulted in complete paralysis of the lower body. He used his knowledge of yoga to restore his body to full health. Following this experience […]
Top 10 Tips for Surviving and Thriving as a Yoga Teacher
By Jane Mason Jane lives and works in India and is part of the yoga.in team. She is trained in vinyasa, hatha, viniyoga and prana vashya yoga, having practised with many teachers and explored different techniques around the world. She is currently completing her 500-hour yoga teacher training as well as training in yoga therapy. Here […]
Top 10 benefits of practicing Mysore style Ashtanga Yoga
By Inna Costantini Inna has been practising yoga for over a decade and teaching since 2008. With a background in media, anthropology and a stint in PR, she experimented with a variety of yoga paths, before deciding to trade her desk for a yoga mat, and embark on an intensive yoga training course in India. […]
What is Vedanta?
By Shubhraji Shubhraji is a direct disciple of highly revered H.H Swami Chinmayananda and the founder of the Namah Vedanta Center for Spiritual Unfoldment. She is a teacher of spiritual studies and meditation techniques, which form part of the ancient Vedanta philosophy of India. She lives in the USA and travels widely throughout the US, […]
Interview with A. L. V. Kumar of Traditional Yoga
Interview by Anna Bhushan A. L. V. Kumar has been a lifelong practitioner of yoga and meditation. His interest in teaching came about as a result of a car crash that resulted in complete paralysis of the lower body. He used his knowledge of yoga to restore his body to full health. Following this experience he […]
Sadhana Part III: What is the Purpose of Life?
By Krishna Chaitanya Krishna Chaitanya is founder of Yoga Vidya Retreats and a professional yoga trainer and spiritual teacher. His expertise is in the field of meditation, philosophy and psychology of Yoga-Vedanta. He lived and practiced for more than twelve years in some of the best ashrams in India and embraced the monastic life at the […]