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“When these restraints (Yamas) and observances (Niyamas) are inhibited by perverse thoughts, the opposites should be thought of.”  Let me paint a picture for you. You have started your yogic practise, you have taken the vow to keep walking the […]

We have now reached the final stages of our Ashtanga Yoga journey, the last three limbs. The first one I will speak about is Dharna (/d̪ʰɑːrəɳɑː/), or concentration. It is the ability of the mind to stay fixed on one […]

“When separated from their corresponding objects, the organs follow, as it were, the nature of the mind, that is called Pratyahara (restraining of the the organs).” Strolling through our journey of Ashtanga Yoga, we have now reached the bridge that […]

“That (Asanas) having been perfected, suspension of the flow of inhalation and exhalation is Pranayama.” Before I begin, let’s do a small exercise. Get your back straight, body relaxed, and mind clear. Follow my lead: Breathe in… Breathe out… Breathe […]

Sthira Sukham Asanam Your posture should be steady and comfortable. That is how the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describe Asana (/ˈɑsənə/). It is not the back-breaking, body-twisting movements that we have come to recognize, but simple, steady postures that, synchronized […]

Having worked on restraining the bad habits from our system, we must now focus on observing the good ones. Niyamas or observances are five such good habits, that take you a step further on your yogic journey. You don’t need […]

The first step in the land of Ashtanga Yoga is ‘Yama’ or restraints. When implementing a big change in ourselves, our lives, we need strength. That strength is gained by practising Yama, which restrains those tendencies that deplete our strength. […]