📝 Selected Articles
In this section, you can access a curated selection of articles published in the Payam Mehr Scientific Yoga Journal.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aparigraha: Freedom from Material Attachments
Aparigraha: Freedom from Material Attachments Aparigraha is the fifth and final principle of the Yamas—the foundational ethical teachings of yoga. It means non-possessiveness, or more
Brahmacharya: The Path of Pure Conduct
Brahmacharya: The Path of Pure Conduct Brahmacharya is the fourth of the five foundational ethical principles (Yamas) in the philosophy of yoga. It emphasizes two
Asteya: Pure Love or Possessive Desire?
Asteya: Pure Love or Possessive Desire? Love is rooted in human nature. It is the driving force of life, but every person chooses what or
Satya: Upholding the Truth
Satya: Upholding the Truth Walking the path of truth leads us toward inner perfection. The Sanskrit word Satya means truthfulness or honesty. In yogic philosophy,
Ahimsa: The Message of Peace
Ahimsa: The Message of Peace Patanjali, the father of Yoga, begins his teachings with a message of love, friendship, and peace. This is the foundation
Karma Yoga: The Law of Action and Reaction — The Golden Key to Human Evolution
Karma Yoga: The Law of Action and Reaction — The Golden Key to Human Evolution Karma Yoga is one of the most profound and essential
Schools of Indian Philosophy
Schools of Indian Philosophy Classical Indian philosophy is traditionally expressed through six principal schools of thought known as the Darshanas, of which Yoga is one.
Gunas: The Three Fundamental Qualities of Existence
Gunas: The Three Fundamental Qualities of Existence The ultimate aim of all philosophical schools and branches of science is to understand the true nature of
The Matrix of Existence: The Four Yugas
The Matrix of Existence: The Four Yugas Since the dawn of time, humanity has pondered the origin and destiny of the universe. Across civilizations, philosophical
Nutrition in Yoga
Nutrition in Yoga How do you start your day? Do you wake up full of energy and enthusiasm, ready to embrace a new day? Or