Yoga Nidra: Experience the Yogi’s Sleep

Yoga Nidra: Experience the Yogi’s Sleep Have you ever experienced the “sleep of a yogi”?And if so, would you consider it just another kind of ordinary sleep? In natural sleep, the body and mind rest while consciousness significantly decreases. But in Yoga Nidra, the experience is profoundly different. The body and mind enter deep rest—yet […]

Obstacles on the Path of Self-Knowledge in Yoga Philosophy

Obstacles on the Path of Self-Knowledge in Yoga Philosophy Since ancient times, human beings have longed to understand their true identity. Across centuries, countless individuals have asked fundamental questions:Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? What happens after death?Religions, philosophical schools, and spiritual disciplines have all proposed methods to guide […]

Patañjali’s Kriya Yoga

Patañjali’s Kriya Yoga The Psychology of Inner Growth and Liberation If you plant a seed in the soil, water it regularly, and ensure it receives sunlight, eventually it will sprout—marking the visible beginning of its journey. This tender shoot then faces many challenges as it grows, striving to reveal the invisible potential hidden within. Patañjali, […]

The Beginning of the Inner Journey

The Beginning of the Inner Journey A Reflection on Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra To embark on the mysterious and sacred path of self-realization, many gateways lie before the human soul. Though these paths vary in form and method, their ultimate destination remains the same—the pursuit of truth. The yearning to know truth is a primordial longing […]

History of Yoga: The Yoga Sutras and the Legacy of Patañjali

History of Yoga: The Yoga Sutras and the Legacy of Patañjali The Yoga Sutras is one of the most important and ancient texts associated with Classical Yoga. The authorship of this revered work is traditionally attributed to the sage Patañjali. While there is limited concrete historical information about Patañjali, ancient Indian texts and traditions suggest […]

Īshvarapraṇidhāna: Complete Surrender to Divine Will

Īshvarapraṇidhāna: Complete Surrender to Divine Will Many of us, when faced with overwhelming or unsolvable challenges, instinctively turn to a higher power. We surrender our worries, acknowledge our limitations, and entrust the outcome to the will of the Divine. In everyday language, this is often referred to as “leaving it to God.” In yogic philosophy, […]

Svadhyaya: The Study of the Self and Inner Nature

Svadhyaya: The Study of the Self and Inner Nature Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have sought to understand themselves. Across ancient cultures and spiritual traditions, numerous schools of thought have emerged—each offering its own definition of self-knowledge and laying out distinct paths toward discovering the truth of our existence. It is as though […]

Tapas: The Discipline of Purification

Tapas: The Discipline of Purification Some people view yoga as a form of asceticism, assuming that a yogi is someone constantly engaged in self-denial and hardship. However, in the yogic path, austerity is not the goal—it is a tool for self-discipline and inner training. The Sanskrit root “Tap” means to burn, to glow, or to […]

Santosha: Contentment – A Bridge to Inner Growth

Santosha: Contentment – A Bridge to Inner Growth Contentment is one of the most powerful driving forces behind human effort and movement. Whether we are eating, drinking, exercising, enjoying leisure, or even engaging in worship, our core motivation is often a deep inner desire for satisfaction. Yoga acknowledges this essential human drive and explores it […]

Saucha: Purification

Saucha: Purification Saucha (meaning “purification”) is the first of the Niyamas, or personal disciplines, in the ethical teachings of yoga. There exists a deep interrelation between Saucha (purification) and Ahimsa (non-violence/control of anger), reflecting the necessity of internal and external cleansing for spiritual progress.   The Three Dimensions of Saucha 1. Physical Purification (Saucha of […]