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Clinging to the Past
The Tale of Shiva and Sati: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Letting Go India, a land rich with stories that carry profound spiritual meaning,...
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Durga and the Demon Mahisha (updated)
Mysore: The Abode of Transformation Mysore (officially renamed 'Mysuru') is the third largest city in Karnataka, India, and a sanctuary...
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Mythology of the Warrior Yoga Poses
The Warrior asanas are named after the mythical warrior, Virabhadra. His story is told by Kalidasa, in the epic Sanskrit poem Kumarasambhava
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The Origins of Surya Namaskar
This body is a piece of earth powered by the sun. You are a solar-powered life. If the sun does not come up tomorrow, the scientific data s
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The Story of the Hanuman Splits - A Leap of Faith
As always, the following is not religious, nor does it promote any sort of deity worship. I ask that you suspend belief, and your own belief
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The Magic & Mythology of The Dancer Pose
In yogic lore, Shiva and Parvati, often referred to as the "cosmic couple," represent the ultimate balance of life.
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The Story Behind Aṣṭāvakra (updated Sept 2024)
Many times you would have seen this pose Aṣṭāvakra-asana; on social media, in publications and perhaps even tried this posture in a...
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The Buddha & Yoga
For many people, yoga and Buddhism are virtually synonymous. Those who practice yoga often find themselves drawn towards Buddhist...
Who Originated Yoga? - A Cultural Perspective.
Who Originated Yoga? - A Cultural Perspective Countless individuals around the globe have embraced the practice of yoga, but have you...
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A History of Yoga
Who is Śiva (Shiva - meaning The Auspicious One)? A History of Yoga In the realm of yogic culture, Śiva is revered as Adiyogi, the...
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Teacher Training - The Rāmāyaṇa of Válmíki
The Rāmāyaṇa - "The Life of Râma" The Rāmāyaṇa is an epic tale set in prehistorical India. One of the countries most beloved and enduring...
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Tree Pose: A Deeper Dive into Its Mythological Roots
What we now know as Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, was originally referred to as Bhagīrathasana by Krishnamacharya, the father of modern...
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The Significance of Shiva
A follow up to an earlier blog about the mythology behind the Tree pose. The river Ganga descended from the heavens to wash away the sins...
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The Mythology behind Archers Pose: A Myth with Lessons for Modern Yogis
Long ago, the world trembled under the havoc wreaked by a demon named Taraka. Proud of his seemingly invincible might, Taraka took...