Most of us know the word ‘Samadhi’ to mean ‘bliss’ or ‘enlightenment. For those of us who have studied the 8 Limbs of Yoga as described in Patanjali’s yoga sutras, Samadhi is the 8th limb which is attained after you have travelled through the first seven limbs of yoga. At…
Many people are introduced to yoga through the yoga postures (or asanas). But did you know that the philosophy of yoga embodies much more than just the physical aspects? This is summarized in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the most important texts on yoga, which consists of 196…
For those who want to experience yoga in its entirety, it is important to practice yoga as a lifestyle, on and off the mat. One of the “bible” of what a yogic lifestyle entails is the 8 Limbs of Yoga as detailed in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Pranayama, or…
In Part 1 of the pranayama series, we gave an introduction to pranayama and the commonly practised techniques. This article details the 4 pranayama techniques you can try right now as part of your daily routine. 4 Pranayama Breathing Techniques to Practise Daily Most pranayama techniques are practised sitting down…
Learning from yoga teachers is great for your yoga journey. But as you deepen your personal practice, you would need to form your own perspective and learn how best to move your body that no teacher can ever tell you to. In order to cultivate a personal practice, books can…