The Bhakti Yoga Practice of Japa
One of the Bhakti Yoga practices espoused in the Bhagavata Purana is the practice of Japa or mantra repetition. Bhakti Yoga practice is…
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About Prenatal Yoga
As more expecting mothers are trying to stay fit and healthy throughout their pregnancies, the benefits of prenatal yoga are becoming…
Vicious Circles / Virtuous Circles
According to Yogic philosophy, everything is made up of the Gunas in different proportions. Gunas are the intertwining forces that weave together to make material nature, including human consciousness. These forces are divided into three categories, which are defined by Sattwa, Rajas, and Tamas: Sattwa, the state of truth, simplicity and equanimity in action; Rajas, the state of dynamism and activity combined with full ego involvement; and Tamas, the state of inertia and ignorance.
What is a Good Yoga Diet?
By filling the day with yogic practices, japa, meditation, satsang, yoga, and exercise, there will be no time to think about food or…
The Good and Bad of Bhastrika Pranayama
Although there are many advantages to Bhastrika Pranayama, it is not for everyone. If the temperature is high, such as during the summer…
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga Techniques
Kundalini Yoga techniques utilize a variety of Yogic methods to awaken and nourish the dormant energy that lies coiled at base of the…
Teaching Yoga: Challenges for Kids in Yoga
Taking the time to teach Yoga to children, despite the challenges, can make all the difference in their world. After a few dedicated…
Yoga and Progressive Relaxation Techniques
Within Yoga are many techniques, which have taken off on their own. Sometimes, a generic name such as: Progressive relaxation, stress…
About Becoming a Yoga Instructor
Many Hatha Yoga styles provide a basic framework for yoga teacher training, which suggests that a teacher complete a minimum of 200…
About Bhakti Yoga Philosophy
The branch of Yoga practice called Bhakti is based on love or devotion of the devotee for the immanent and transcendent divine. Bhakti Yoga is simply stated, the Yoga of devotion. The philosophy of Bhakti Yoga is based on the ancient Vedic teachings from India, including Narada’s Bhakti Sutras. The Bhakti Yoga Sutras emphasize love as a path to self-realization and oneness with God.