Freedom without discipline is no freedom at all because the mind pulls us in a thousand directions. Without an anchor, the mind wanders. A human being has an average of […]
Category: Yoga philosophy
Attention and Awareness
The act of attention involves bringing together the energetic resources of the mind all to a single point (ekagrata) so that there is attention towards one particular thing. There is […]
Why do we suffer?
Words often hide within themselves a secret. When we look for these secrets, the words begin to speak to us at a deeper level of understanding. The word to suffer […]
Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide (excerpts)
“Our attitudes inform our actions; the way we think affects what we do. One prominent view in Western Culture is that nature is a “thing”, an object with utilitarian value […]
How yoga can be used in hard life situations – an interview with B.K.S. Iyengar
Many times in life we have to face difficult situations. Can you tell us how the knowledge received from yoga practice can be used in hard life situations? B.K.S. Iyengar: […]
