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What is the difference between a 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training?

Whether you are planning to teach yoga professionally or would just like to delve deeper into the practice, a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is a good place to start. In some places, such as in Samyama, we offer a Meditation and Yoga Teacher Training, and in other...

What is Kundalini

Kundalinī is a deep and intricate concept that comes from ancient Indian spiritual traditions, especially within the realms of yoga and tantra. Imagine it as a coiled serpent resting at the base of your spine, representing a well of untapped spiritual energy. This...

The Ayuryoga Combo

Ayuryoga is a holistic approach to health and well-being that integrates the wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga. Both Ayurveda and Yoga originate from India and have been practiced for thousands of years. The combination of these two powerful disciplines, Ayuryoga offers a...

On The Attainment of Purity

The path of yoga’s last stage is samādhi, the state of absorption. However, once this samādhi has been achieved, the soul is then able to experience Itself in Its purity. This is the stage of “kaivalya”. Terms Used Kaivalya is the attainment of ‘purity’, a complete...

The Legend of the Warrior Pose

The Warrior Pose, or Virabhadrasana, is one of the most iconic and powerful postures in yoga. Its significance goes beyond the physical benefits, reaching deep into the spiritual and mythological roots of Hindu culture. Central to the story of the Warrior Pose is the...

Samyama: Unlocking the Power Within

Introduction: In our fast-paced world, finding inner peace and harnessing our potential can seem like an elusive goal. However, ancient practices like Samyama offer a path towards achieving this balance. Samyama holds profound meaning and power, presenting a...

How to facilitate a meditation session

Introduction: Meditation is a powerful practice that helps individuals find inner peace, reduce stress, and cultivate self-awareness. As a meditation facilitator, it is essential to create an environment conducive to deepening the meditative experience. In this...

Ishvara Pranidhana: Is it God or Ourselves?

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: The Language of Yoga

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: Yogi and Husband

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 underscores his...