Ishvara Pranidhana: The school of Yoga has ethical norms in place, the Yama and Niyama, which tell us to be truthful, to be clean, to not harm others—basically to be a good and moral person. Most religions have them in place as values that develop as one obeys God,...
Sanskrit, often hailed as the mother of all languages, is essential in the study of Yoga. Its origins can be traced back over three millennia to the ancient Indian subcontinent. Rooted in a rich tapestry of culture, religion, and philosophy, Sanskrit continues to...
Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, embodies a complex character with numerous roles, representations, and significances. Among his multifaceted identity, Shiva’s portrayal as a yogi and a householder presents an intriguing dichotomy that...
Yoga is About the Mind Beyond its poses, yoga is a path of mind control. The eightfold path of yoga as expounded by Patañjali relies on a regulated practice of self-control and self-awareness. The first two limbs of yoga, namely yama dan niyama, creates the ethical...
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