Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology
What is Santosha? Santosha, one of the Niyamas in the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, represents the practice of contentment. Far from being mere complacency or passive resignation, Santosha is a profound acceptance of the present...
Yoga Insights, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy
In yoga therapy, balance is more than just not falling over—it’s a return to wholeness, a recalibration of body, mind, and spirit. It’s the steadying force behind healing, resilience, and clarity. Balance is cultivated not in a single pose or practice, but across five...
Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Therapy
In yoga therapy, we often look at how the mind, body, and spirit work together—not as separate parts, but as one connected system. One of the most insightful ways to explore this connection is through the ancient framework of the Tattvas (तत्त्व), or foundational...
Yoga Insights, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Therapy
In a world full of noise and rush, many of us long for something deeper—clarity, peace, a sense of purpose. The Upanishads, ancient Indian teachings, offer timeless guidance for this kind of inner transformation. Far from being abstract philosophy, they speak to...
Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy
Once there was a wealthy man who had four wives. As he lay on his deathbed, he called his wives one by one and asked if any of them would accompany him on his final journey. He turned to his first wife, the one he loved the most. She was adorned in the finest...
Yoga Insights, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology
The story I am about to share comes from my friend Anisha Manjeni, a dedicated Yoga philosophy teacher at Sivananda Ashrams.In a quiet forest hermitage, a wise Rishi taught his disciples the ancient ways of Dharma. They studied scriptures, debated ethics, and pondered...
