René Descartes is recognised as one of the greatest philosophers of all time. You will often read that his philosophy is in direct opposition to Yoga philosophy. However, although it is different from Yoga philosophy in its metaphysical approach, there are definitely some similarities between them. For one, the technique used by Descartes is well known by yoga practitioners: meditation. And also, Descartes’ inner journey took him to an awareness of his true self, his soul. Read more in my blog.
Read moreThe teachings of the Yamas
“Without the Yamas, known as the ethical rules, there is no Yoga”, Sri Dharma Mittra says. There are five Yamas: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Bramacharya and Aparigraha. Read more about the Yamas in my blog.
Read moreAsanas in the context of the Yoga Sutras
What are we doing in relation to the goals of Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras when we practise all the yoga postures / asanas we practise nowadays? Read my blog to find out more. I would recommend you read my previous blog before this one.
Read moreAn overview of Chapters 1 and 2 of the Yoga Sutras - the foundations
I think anyone practising Yoga should read the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The text revolves around one Sutra: Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind. Read my blog for an overview and the important points of the first two chapters of the Sutras.
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For almost two years now I have been an ambassador of the skincare range Fré. De-hydration, pigmentation and breakouts are things of the past. Fré is the first skincare range for active women, as our skin has special needs. Read more about Fré Skincare’s incredibly efficient products as well as Fré’s social impact in my blog.
Read morePincha Mayurasana
Forearm balance in Sanskrit is called Pincha Mayurasana. Pincha Mayurasana means the feather of the peacock and represents the peacock starting its dance. Read more about this powerful pose, its symbolism and anatomy as a yoga asana in my blog.
Read moreOpening our hearts with Yoga
Some love backbends, some hate them, some are a little scared. I love backbends! I practise them every single time I do a yoga practice. What happens physically when we practise backbends? And as it is Yoga, what happens deeper within? Read more about it in my blog.
Read moreWhat is Yoga Nidra?
The term Yoga Nidra means yogic or psychic sleep. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, induced by a guided meditation. Read more about Yoga Nidra in my blog.
Read moreWhat is Dharma Yoga?
Dharma Yoga is named after Sri Dharma Mittra. As an asana practice it is a graceful, challenging and meditative practice. Like all Yoga practices, the practice is taken off the mat, with Ahimsa or non-violence as its foundation. Read more about Dharma Yoga in my blog.
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