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Ahimsa: 5 Ways to Empower Yourself

Ahimsa (non-violence) is probably the most fundamental practice for yogis. In this article, we will discuss why and how you can empower yourself by practicing Ahimsa…

What it is not reincarnation? My point of view…

For long years I had a skeptical look towards this idea of reincarnation. Yogic scriptures talk about reincarnation. I am someone who invests a lot of time in yogic teachings. So I did not openly reject the idea of reincarnation. I said, `I will investigate this issue after I die, why bother now.`

Yet, in this article, I will tell you how I come to believe in reincarnation.

Pilates or Hatha Yoga?

Many people who had never practiced yoga or very new to yoga are confused about what yoga is.
Is hatha yoga a sport or a spiritual practice?
The short answer is, yoga is a spiritual practice. But why is there such confusion?

What is self-realization? Who am I?

Why is it so hard to answer this question without using the titles we have acquired through life? Who am I under my clothes, behind personas I put on, devoid of titles I gathered from external institutions?
The yoga tradition has invested thousands of years in carving out a path of self-realization. I will explain why this idea of self-realization can be so eluding and why it is essential. I will employ terminologies from Western Philosophies to make the topic more tangible.

Strengthen your Intuition: 6 steps to strengthen it!

As Carl Jund describes it:

Intuition is perception via unconscious.

Because it is a function of the unconscious, it does not have logical reasoning behind it. We are living in an age where logic and reason are highly overrated.

Intuition, do you know what exactly it is?

After decades of undervaluing intuition, it is finally getting some attention. We use the word ‘intuition’ more frequently in our daily lives. It is a huge thing, especially in the yoga world.

Yet, what doesn’t mean? What is intuition?

Sushumna Nadi: Beyond The Energy Channels

Nadis are energy channels, the pathways that our life force energy travels. Yoga calls our life force energy as Prana. Just like the blood circulation, Prana travels in our body along certain pathways.

Yoga teacher: Why a slow yoga flow is better than a fast one?

Sometimes yoga teachers teach a class where you keep transitioning from one pose to the other with each breath. Other times you end up in classes where you hold poses for several breaths. In this article, I want to discuss why some people prefer a fast flow and why it is not the most beneficial option for them….