Yoga's third Niyama: Tapas The word “tapas” in Sanskrit is often translated as “heat,” though its implied meaning is having self-discipline. You might consider it as having a “burning enthusiasm,” which helps us to [...]
Yoga, though an old practice, has gained popularity in today’s society. For a majority, yoga enables them to take a break from their busy lives. In addition, yoga provides them with many physical and [...]
You may have heard about the health benefits of yoga in improving mental and physical health and improving flexibility, and you might assume that meditation is the same thing. Although meditation can certainly be [...]
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a compilation of 196 aphorisms. It is a comprehensive fundamental text of yoga, and an instrumental part of Hindu scriptures said to be compiled by the sage, Patanjali. [...]
One belief in Hinduism is that of reincarnation. The belief that one would die and be reborn as many times as need be until they obtain Moksha, the ultimate goal of all Hindus. This [...]
Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom, is granted the task of helping us get past all of life’s difficulties. He represents the will and power we have to overcome our challenges and is the [...]
ASHTANGA is Sanskrit for eight limbs. It is a two word phrase incorporated as one: ashta, meaning eight, and anga, meaning limbs. This eightfold system of yoga dates as far back as 2,000 years [...]
A religion which is better described as a way of life, Hinduism has no definite and designated order, worship pattern, holy book, founder, religious head, particular service day, etc. It is a truly diverse [...]
My first yoga teacher really loved Padahastasana. He started us almost every class with a relaxed version. We would be in the pose until everyone got situated on our mats. Sometimes Darren would ask [...]
This article isn’t for everyone, like those with unresolvable eye issues. It is for people who have either lived with for a while, or are now starting to experience blurry vision -- both nearsighted [...]
