LakshminathAparigraha: non-possessivenessAparigraha, one of the principles of Yama in Yoga, means “non-possessiveness”, “non-hoarding”, “non-acceptance of gifts”…Oct 31Oct 31
LakshminathAsteya, the non-stealingAsteya, one of the five Yamas in yoga-practice, embodies the principle of non-stealing. The term asteya originates from Sanskrit…Oct 22Oct 22
LakshminathHOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PRACTICE YOGA LIVING IN SOCIETYMany ask how to practice traditional yoga while living in society, how to combine everyday social activities — work, communication with…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
LakshminathExplanation of AntahkaranaPatanjali defines yoga as “citta-vritti nirodhah”, that is, stopping (nirodha) the vibrations (vritti) of the consciousness (citta). Let’s…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
LakshminathOn yoga practiceYoga begins when we tune in with ourselves, return to ourselves, try to catch our own vibration, feel the energy, breath.Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
LakshminathSantosha — the satisfactionIndian term Santosha derives from sam («completeness», «wholly») and toṣa («contentment», «satisfaction»). This is contentment by what you…Sep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
LakshminathPranayama: specifics of practicePranayama, or breath and energy control, is one of the most important practices in Hatha Yoga. At first glance, pranayama is just a…Sep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
LakshminathBrahmacharyaBrahmacharya is a widely used term in India and it may be explained in different ways by some Traditions or Gurus. It is very useful to…Jul 29, 20201Jul 29, 20201
LakshminathSatya, the truthSecond and also very important principle of Yama is Satya.Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
LakshminathAhimsa, the first principle of YogaInvestigating the doctrine of Yoga, even in modern perspective, we find that Yoga contains some moral principles. These principles are…May 23, 20201May 23, 20201
