Category: Yoga Philosophy
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Chakras
Chakras are energy movers in the body. spinning like a disc, they force the energy of the body to move around and go to the necessary places to keep the body running in a healthy manner. The literal translation from Sanskrit of the word chakra is the spinning wheel. Spreading…
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Four Great Goals of Life
Dharma Dharma is the path that one must take in life. The meaning also applies to the spiritual path or the religion. It is basically the path of your belief. There are many spiritual teachers who has taught many paths to enlightenment. All paths lead to love and liberation, which…
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Surya Namaskar Mantra
Om Mitraaya NamahaOm Ravaye NamahOm Suryaya NamahOm Bhaanave NamahOm Khagaaya NamahOm Pushne NamahOm Hiranyagarbhaya NamahOm Mareeche NamahOm Adityaya NamahOm Savitre NamahOm Arkaaya NamahOm Bhaskaraaya NamahOm Sri Savitrasurya Narayanaya Namah Surya Namaskar means greeting or saluting the sun. Sun has been honored not only in Vedic culture but in other ancient…
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Samadhi
There are many ways to interpret Samadhi and many definitions available. This concept is open to interpretation. Each individual experience Samadhi in their own way. The universal energies are so vast and the interpretations are based on how each individual perceives it along with their stage of evolution. So, the…
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Yoga Sutras: Samadhi Pada
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is one of the most recognized books on Yogic Philosophy. In this article Yoga Sutras: Samadhi Pada, we explore the first part of that book. This is my interpretation of the book with, of course, the help of my higher self. Pada means verse. Samadhi means…
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Nirodha – Yoga Sutras
Nirodha is a term that is used in Yogic philosophy to describe the state of the mind that is in a collected state. It is when we are aware of the mind and its activities rather than letting it run on its own. The mind is the key to living…
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Manas Ahamkara Citta and Buddhi
Manas, Ahamkara, Citta and Buddhi are the four concepts that are widely explored in the world of Yoga. They are the four basic contents of the Antahkarana or the inner part of the being. These four subtle aspects are sometimes difficult to understand due to its complexity and subtleness. In…