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Foundations of Yoga, Part 3: Satya (Truthfulness, Honesty)

Foundations of Yoga, Part 3: Satya (Truthfulness, Honesty)

May 17, 2013 0 Comments

Satya: truthfulness, honesty (A continuation of an explanation of the aspects of Patanjali’s Yama and Niyama) “Satya is said to be speech and thought in conformity with what has been seen or inferred or heard on authority. The speech spoken to convey one’s own experience to others should be not deceitful, nor inaccurate, nor Read more
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Foundations of Yoga, Part 2: Ahimsa (Harmlessness)

Foundations of Yoga, Part 2: Ahimsa (Harmlessness)

May 17, 2013 0 Comments

Ahimsa: non-violence, non-injury, harmlessness In his commentary on the Yoga Sutras, Vyasa [Vyasa was one of the greatest sages of India, author of the Mahabharata (which includes the Bhagavad Gita), the Brahma Sutras, and the codifier of the Vedas.] begins his exposition of ahimsa: “Ahimsa means in no way and at no time to do [...] Read more
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Foundations of Yoga, Part 1: Yama and Niyama

Foundations of Yoga, Part 1: Yama and Niyama

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Prerequisites for yoga “Knowledge (Jnana) does not come about from practice of yoga methods alone. Perfection in knowledge is in fact only for those who begin by practice of virtue (dharma). Yet, without yoga as a means, knowledge does not come about. The practice of yogic methods is not the means by itself, yet it [...] Read more
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Discover Yoga’s Healing Power

Discover Yoga’s Healing Power

May 17, 2013 0 Comments

There are several medical conditions that can be improved by practicing yoga. It can be used to lessen the negative effects of infertility, lung disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, high blood pressure, and joint pain. The beneficial effects of yoga practices are well recognized not only by the yoga community Read more
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Dhyana Yoga (meditation) for soul awakening

Dhyana Yoga (meditation) for soul awakening

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A human life is a priceless gift of God. The Lord does not have a greater gift than this to give his beloved creatures. Its specialties and potentials are so extraordinary that its results can only amaze us. This gift has been given to us to fulfill divine goals. But it is our ill-fate that [...] Read more
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