In the last article, we discussed the first of the Parikarma concepts, the meaning of Maitri and how it applies to life in the Yogic context as well as the word Sukha. Today, we will explore the second concept in this series, Karuna, along with another word, Dukkha, that is closely associated with it. IfContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – KARUNA”
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CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI
Today, we start looking at the first o the four fascinating concepts that are together called Parikarma. We will also discuss four other terms that are closely associated with Parikarma. In case you are wondering what that word means, go read my introductory article about Parikarma and the concepts we will be discussing as partContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI”
YOGIC CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – PARIKARMA
With this article, we begin discussing another set of Yogic principles that can help us deal with everyday situations in the best way possible for our psychological health and wellbeing. This set of concepts deals with our behaviour towards other people around us but it can apply to aspects of our own self also justContinue reading “YOGIC CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – PARIKARMA”
YOGA AND HINDUISM – IS YOGA RELIGIOUS?
For many, even those who have learnt and practised Yoga, the practice is often associated with prayer and chanting and God. A lot of these observances seem very similar to religious Hindu practices today and this makes people think that Yoga is a religious practice primarily meant for those who follow the Hindu religion. ThisContinue reading “YOGA AND HINDUISM – IS YOGA RELIGIOUS?”
CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA
We have been discussing a few simple concepts given in Yogic scripture that can be easily applied to everyday life and that can change the way we live our lives. This is the last of the first set of concepts we will be discussing. If you have missed out on reading the earlier ones, youContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA”
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – WHY STUDY IT
If you have ever registered for a Yoga teacher training course (YTTC) or even read through the details of such courses, you might have noticed that almost all of them include a section on anatomy and physiology. Have you ever wondered why? I mean, there is Āsana and Prānāyāma sessions where they explain how toContinue reading “ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – WHY STUDY IT”
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