Tantra is an ancient spiritual practice with roots in India that has been followed across various religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Deriving from the Sanskrit root “tan,” meaning “to weave” or “to expand,” Tantra aims to integrate different aspects of life, including the mind, body, and spirit, in the pursuit of personal growth,…
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Hatha Yoga is a specific type of Yoga that focuses on physical postures, breathing techniques , and purification techniques. Hatha Yoga is often described as the branch of Yoga that deals with the physical body. It aims to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. In Hatha Yoga, the emphasis is on holding the postures for…
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Sage Patanjali was an ancient Indian sage who lived sometime between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE. He is best known as the author of the Yoga Sutras. These Sutras are a collection of 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms) that form the foundation of the philosophical system of Yoga. The works of Patanjali…
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga is a scientific, documented, and proven way to achieve enlightenment. The word Yoga means union. Yoga is about obliterating the boundaries of your individuality and becoming one with the cosmos. It is not just the various exercise postures that especially the western world has come to think of Yoga as.…
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People often associate tantra with using rituals, mantras, and other techniques to tap into and channel the energy and power of the universe. They see it as a way to achieve spiritual growth, enlightenment, and unity with the divine. We find it in Hinduism and Buddhism, although it has also influenced other regional spiritual traditions.…
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Prana is a Sanskrit word that translates as “life force” or “vital energy.” In Hindu and yoga philosophy, it is the universal energy that animates all living beings and pervades the entire universe. It is the energy that sustains life and is responsible for all physical, mental, and spiritual processes. According to the Hindu philosophy,…
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Exercise can be an effective way to reduce stress and improve overall mental health. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are chemicals that can help to improve your mood and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Exercise can also help to reduce the levels of stress hormones in your body, such as cortisol,…
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Sadhguru nails it right out of the gate – one cannot do meditation. But, you can become meditative, which will result in the quality called meditation. As He explains, the word meditation in English does not mean anything specific. For example, in the western world, one sitting with eyes closed is said to be meditating.…
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Ashta means eight. Ashtanga means the eight ‘angas’ or parts of a body. Therefore, ashtanga yoga means the eight-limbed yoga. These eight limbs are Yama refers to the most basic principles that one should follow. Yama, therefore, refers to the foundation of yoga. Adhering to these principles at all times is a must. 2. Niyama…
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Up to now, we have studied the first five “Angas,” or limbs of yoga. These five limbs were Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara. These were, in a way, preparatory steps to the controlling of the mind. Each of the limbs helps to build on the next level on the path to the mastery of…
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