By Gayatri Puranik “Yoga and Ayurveda are like two siblings of the same family, complementing each other, sometimes in complete agreement with one another, but oftentimes also of different opinions. In the end however they remain siblings of a family, stronger together and eternally bound to one another” With true Italian diplomacy, Giorgio Barabino, Director…
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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…
Read MoreYoga in India: Liberation Without a Twist!
BY SUZANA ALTERO Yoga has a cluster of techniques distributed through a variety of branches. Their objective is the same: to experience oneness with the underlying reality that is the basis of the external word. Though they aim for the same goal they use different approaches for their journeys.
Read MoreKey Elements of a transformative Yoga Class
By Sushant Pandey Since time immemorial the system of yoga has been a tool of inner transformation and refinement of consciousness. Regardless of techniques and methodology employed, under ideal circumstances the teaching of yoga should facilitate an environment to deepen one’s awareness, to develop a balanced perspective of life and to attain inner harmony and lasting peace. Here’s…
Read MoreThe Practice of Ahimsa
The Practice of Ahimsa – Ahimsa is ‘nonviolence’; the first and the foremost of the five Yama (Social codes of conduct) in the yoga sutras of Patanjali. Find out more on how you can incorporate Ahimsa in your Yoga practice.
Read MoreMahashivrathri – 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSadhana 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…
Read MoreSadhana Part II: What is Yoga?
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…
Read MoreSadhana Part I: An Introduction
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…
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