In Some Conditions, there are Obstacles in the road of sadhana; then, some conditions are also Helpful Aids in Yoga Sadhana that allow the saadhak to keep moving ahead and succeed in his tapasya or quest. When the saadhak or Practitioner has enthusiasm, courage, patience, knowledge of the truth, the strength of determination and keeps away from people, then he can skilfully gain merits, and he moves ahead on his path of

What is Aparigraha in Yoga – Aparigraha is the fifth and last Yama of the eight limbs of Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga. Being one of the Yamas that teaches the code of self-restraint, Aparigraha translates to the virtues of non-greed, non-attachment, and non-possessiveness. Aparigraha is a Sanskrit word derived from ‘a’ meaning ‘non’ and ‘parigraha’ meaning ‘to covet or seek,’ ‘to obtain,’ or ‘to receive or accept material possessions or gifts from others.’ So, aparigraha

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your physical body? Sure, you may know the basics of human anatomy, but what about the deeper layers of your being? Here we are talking about the Annamaya Kosha, also known as the food sheath or the physical layer of your being. It’s the layer of your being that holds the secrets to your physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth.

Any Seeker or Practitioner, when he takes the path of Yoga Sadhana, starts to be tested in different ways, not only by the world but also by nature itself. The Practitioner goes through all kinds of obstacles when he is on path of Yoga Sadhana. Do you know any one practitioner who has not had the world fling dirt on him. – Is there any practitioner who was not free

Ashtanga yoga is an assertive discipline of yoga that was classified and promoted by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches, referring to the eight limbs of yoga outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The word Ashtanga is derived from Sanskrit, which means eight limbs. Each limb (anga) describes an aspect that helps the yogi follow the path to attain the most profound state of conscious awareness

The power to control all elements of the physical world is referred to as Vasitva in Sanskrit. This is one of the eight divine powers, known as ashta siddhis, that a yogi can attain through intense and extensive meditation and other yogic exercises, as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Vasitva Siddhi is synonymous with self-command, mastery of one’s own self, enchantment, and autonomy. Specifically, Vasitva is the capacity to direct living

Rishikesh is considered worldwide as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” Does Rishikesh deserve such a distinguished title? Let us understand in detail why Rishikesh is famous for Yoga. Definitely Yes! There are many reasons why Rishikesh is considered the yoga capital of the world. Rishikesh is an ideal place to practice Yoga. The beautiful setting of the river Ganges is conducive to practicing Yoga. Diving into the holy Ganges River, you will

The Paths of Yoga The two main Paths of Yoga Sadhana are Abhayaas and Vairagya. Abhyaas – Practice To Consistently which continuity remain on the positive path or direction is Abhyaas; to still the mind or consciousness, to still the thoughts, intellect and feelings etc, while keeping the mind free from distraction and continuing with the discipline of yoga is Abhyaas. Vairagya – Detachment To keep rejecting the negative path