Maybe your journey has been similar to mine and you've encountered some not-so-great gurus or well-meaning teachers who just didn't fully understand what yoga is really about. I spent a lot of time and energy trying to find answers to these deep spiritual questions, but it just seemed ...
The term yoga nidra is made from two words, yoga meaning one-pointed awareness and nidra means sleep. In yoga nidra one appears to be asleep but the consciousness keeps functioning at a deeper level of awareness. That’s why it’s often referred as psychic sleep as well. It’s been ...
Meaning: I am the Self, O Guḍākeśa, seated in the hearts of all creatures. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings. Lord Krishna referred to Arjuna as ‘Guḍākeśa,’ meaning one who has achieved such a state of mastery and is so highly evolved that h...
It's mentioned in various texts as far back as 300 BC. It is however not until the 12th century or so that the term was used in a way that corresponds to its current meaning. Here is a nice description from the Yogatārāvalī (24-26), a 13-14th century yoga text: “This extraord...
Yoga nidra involves nine stages, including relaxation of the body and the mind. The physical posture in yoga nidra should be sufficiently comfortable as to make the body feel more the ‘shell’ or ‘husk’ of the mind. Yoga nidra is a natural method of relaxing the mind and body, for co...
which has been celebrated in cultures around the world for millennia. This tradition recognizes the importance of nurturing and sustenance, of relatedness and interconnectedness, of openness and compassion. By embracing these qualities, individuals can find a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in their...
and meditation to clear the mind and body of any additional tension and stress. Practice within your zone of comfort (meaning just because Dharma can do these poses, doesn’t mean you have to). Take modifications that keep your body safe. When you are done, rest inSavasana (Corpse Pose)...