A yoga library of knowledge

Find Your Flow with Surya Namaskar A: The Ultimate Warm-Up Sequence

Step-by-Step Guide to Surya Namaskar A Surya Namaskar, also known as the Sun Salutation, is a series of 12 yoga poses that are traditionally performed as a form of physical and spiritual practice. The name "Surya Namaskar" comes from the Sanskrit words "surya," meaning "sun," and "namaskar,"...

Posted on 16 Dec 2022

Yoga Sequences

Find Inner Peace with Aparigraha - Non-Greed

Introduction to Aparigraha and its place in the Yoga Sutras and Hinduism "Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a desire for material possessions, status, or power? Do you find yourself constantly wanting more, even when you already have everything you need? If so, you're not alone. The...

Posted on 01 Dec 2022

Yoga Philosophy

Introduction to Hatha Yoga: The Foundations of Physical and Mental Well-Being

Definition and history of Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga originated in ancient India as a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. The word "hatha" can be translated as "force" or "willpower," and Hatha Yoga is often described as a "forceful" form of yoga, in contrast to more meditative styles...

Posted on 01 Nov 2022

Yoga Traditions

Granthi

Granthi is a Sanskrit word that translates as ‘knot,’ ‘doubt’ or ‘a difficult knot to untie.’ It is an important concept within spirituality, and yoga in particular, as it explores the idea that we can be prevented from rising and achieving our full potential as a result of these...

Posted on 15 Apr 2020

Yoga Lingo

Goraksha

The first-ever written text on Hatha yoga, the ‘Goraksha Samhita,’ or ‘Goraksha Paddhati,’ can be attributed to Goraksha. An Indian sage, he is a semi-legendary figure who is said to have lived in the 9th or 10th century and is believed to have been a student of Matsyendra - the...

Posted on 15 Apr 2020

Yoga Lingo