Philosophy
Santosha – Contentment
Yoga does not just happen on the mat. In fact, the eightfold path of Yoga as laid out by the sage Patanjali describes two steps
October 1, 2017
Philosophy
Guru – The one who dispels darkness
To understand the meaning and the importance of a guru, we can first look at the word itself. In Sanskrit the syllable gu means ‘darkness’
September 1, 2017
Philosophy
Kula – Community
The path of Yoga is a journey of returning to our natural sense of unity and therefore to wholeness. We learn that the greatest separation
August 1, 2017
Philosophy
Shakti – power of creation
The impulse and drive to practice yoga comes from the feminine power of Shakti. But for centuries yoga was practiced almost exclusively by men. In
July 29, 2017
Philosophy
Kleshas – Afflictions
Yoga is a journey of transforming pain and reducing suffering. Suffering, Klesha in Sanskrit, which is also sometimes translated as affliction, is caused by the
July 1, 2017
Philosophy
What does Karma really mean?
Many of us come to yoga because we are searching. We might be looking for greater physical well-being, for more relaxation in our busy lives
June 1, 2017
Philosophy
Dharma – what is my purpose?
The notion of dharma, a fundamental concept in the yogic philosophy, recognizes that every form of life possesses an inherent reason for its existence. The
May 1, 2017
Philosophy
Pratyahara – Turning inwards of the senses
The days are getting longer, the sun is finally coming out to play and the first flowers are blooming. So when the world is awakening
April 1, 2017