What is DharmaYoga?
Dharma Yoga is a modern style of yoga developed by Sri Dharma Mittra, a student of Sri Swami Kailashananda. It is a Hatha yoga-based practice that focuses on self-realization and encourages students to lead a yogic lifestyle. The word “dharma” means “duty” or “righteousness” in Sanskrit, and the practice of Dharma Yoga aims to help […]
Chaturvargas and purushartha
Chaturvargas Chaturvargas is a concept in Hindu philosophy that refers to the four-fold objectives of human life. The term is derived from two words, “Chatur” meaning four and “Vargas” meaning pursuits or goals. The four pursuits of human life according to this concept are: 1. Dharma: This refers to righteousness, ethical values, and duties. It […]
Taitereya Upanishad
The Taittiriya Upanishad is a Sanskrit text that is part of the Yajurveda. It consists of three sections, namely, the Siksha Valli, the Ananda Valli, and the Bhrigu Valli. Each section deals with different aspects of spiritual knowledge and practices. The Siksha Valli contains teachings related to the proper pronunciation of the Vedic hymns and […]
Prashna Upanishad
The Prashna Upanishad is one of the major Upanishads, and it is a part of the Atharva Veda. The Upanishad consists of six questions, which are asked by six students to their teacher, Sage Pippalada. The questions are about the nature of the Self, the nature of reality, and the path to liberation. The Upanishad […]
Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad is one of the major Upanishads, a collection of ancient philosophical texts that form the basis of Hinduism. It is considered to be one of the most important Upanishads, along with the Brihadaranyaka and the Chandogya Upanishads. The Upanishad tells the story of a young boy named Nachiketa who is sent to the […]
Chandogya Upanishad
The Chandogya Upanishad is one of the oldest and most important Upanishads in Hinduism. It is a part of the Sama Veda and is named after the Chandogas, who were the priests who recited the mantras in this Upanishad. The Chandogya Upanishad consists of eight chapters, each of which contains several sections that cover a […]
Aiterya Upanishad
The Aitareya Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads of Hinduism and is part of the Rig Veda. It comprises three chapters that discuss the nature of the soul, the universe, and the relationship between the two. The first chapter of the Aitareya Upanishad talks about the creation of the universe, which is said to […]
Brihadarankya Upanishad
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is one of the oldest and most important Upanishads of Hinduism. It is a part of the Shatapatha Brahmana of the Yajurveda, and contains the essence of the Vedas and the teachings of the ancient sages. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is a treatise on the nature of the ultimate reality, the Self or […]
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is known for its set sequence of asanas, which are practiced in a specific order, and which become increasingly challenging as the practitioner progresses. The primary series consists of about 75 asanas, and the advanced series adds more difficult postures. In addition to the physical practice of asanas, Ashtanga Yoga places great emphasis […]
Anusara School of Hatha Yoga
Anusara yoga is a modern style of yoga founded in 1997 by American yoga teacher John Friend. The word “Anusara” comes from the Sanskrit language and means “to flow with grace,” “to follow your heart,” or “to be in the flow of life.” The practice of Anusara yoga emphasizes the universal principles of alignment, which […]