Spiritual Dedication-A Commentary on the Katha Upanishad
Many people start out spiritual life with great enthusiasm, ready to dedicate and sacrifice in order to attain liberation. But as time goes by the sands in the hourglass of will and interest grow less and less, shifting back to the bottom level of ego and the material life until what remains is so feeble and negligible it would be better if it, too, were eliminated in honesty. Where do we fit on the “dedication” meter?
Yoga Dispels Disease, Aging and DeathAccording to a hymn in Shvetashvataropanishad, when the traits of Yoga enters into the body which is composed of five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space, one does not receive disease, aging or death who receives the fire of Yoga(II.12). Our body is a miniature universe.
Practice Yoga with the Best of IntentionsOf course, you practice Yoga with the best of intentions. Now, your thinking, doesn’t everyone practice, learn, and teach Yoga with the best of intentions? In a few words: No, they do not.
What is Patanjali’s Ashtanga? Yoga Part IIIAs described earlier, Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs or parts. So far Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama has been described. In the present article Pratyahar, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi shall be described.
Time to Practice YogaThere are many things that we know, we should do, but there’s never enough time. Would you like to have more time for your family, Yoga practice, and some quality time, in your life? Maybe, work keeps you too busy, from doing the right things, for yourself, and your loved ones. So, what can you do?
What is Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga? (Part-II)Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs(parts). In my earlier article, Yama and Niyama have been described briefly. Yama and Niyama are external limbs of Yoga; these are to be practised while leading social life.
The Many Benefits of YogaStretching the muscles and performing a complete yoga workout acts as a massage, which ensures optimal blood supply to every organ. Perhaps that is the basis of the remarkable physical and mental benefits of yoga practice.
Restorative Yoga for Stress ManagementAre you looking for a way to release stress, tension, and pain from your body? Are you tired all the time and feel the need to rest, but you know you should get some exercise? How can you do both? The answer is to start regularly attending Restorative Yoga classes, and reap the rewards of healing without a tremendous amount of effort.
Yoga is Like SexIf you do yoga, you know that it’s seductive. That delicious feeling of stretching from the inside out; that soothing sensation like warm honey flowing through energized limbs; and the “big payoff” at the end of a practice: floating away into the infinite. You can’t access this in pictures, and yoga isn’t a spectator sport. The real experience is only available to you if you actually do yoga.
Sitting Fit for EveryonePublic enemy #1 for our bodies….the simple chair. Or is it how we use chairs that’s the problem?
Yoga: A Fountain of Youth – REALLY!We choose our experiences, too. Are you “sitting in the snow” in some area of your life? Do you choose to sit there and shiver and moan about how cold you are? OR do you choose to gather your energy, your internal fire and radiate such joy and love around you that you transform your experience and that of everyone around you?
An Alternative to AgingWe, ourselves, are full of surprises. Our blossoming takes many forms, and a consistent yoga practice can be the springtime nurturing that brings hidden areas of our unfoldment into the summer sunshine.
Go InsideA person whose life is balanced is relaxed. A person who is relaxed is open. A person who is open is more loving. A person who is more loving is more peaceful, and a person who is more peaceful brings peace to the world.
Yoga: Adding Balance to Your LifeYoga: What is it all about? For 5,000 years, yoga has been a path to good health and conscious living. Would you like to increase your physical vitality, mental clarity, and heighten your spiritual awareness? Regardless of your age or physical condition, yoga can bring you these benefits.
Healing Hearts with YogaCoronary Artery Disease, CAD as referred to in the medical community, is running rampant in our country and is the leading cause of death. If we honor and nurture ourselves, we will eat a healthy diet, exercise, relax, meditate, do yoga, and have deep, meaningful relationships. These self- honoring priorities are the answer to reversing CAD.
