The second part of the article on expressive yoga and Swami Sivananda's 18 ITIES explores the cultivation of veracity, equanimity, fixity, non-irritability, adaptability, humility, tenacity, integrity, nobility, magnanimity, charity, generosity and purity.
Read MoreExpressing yoga and practicing yoga are two completely different things. We must learn to express yoga whenever we are not practicing it. The 18 ITIES of Swami Sivananda serve as a foundation, which can make us express yoga in thought, speech and action and turn us into true yogis.
Read MorePurifying the elements is the very core of all yogic and tantric practices; by purifying the elements we are able to completely transform our body, our mind, and every aspect of our lives.
Read MoreThe body’s natural urges help the body stay in balance by assimilating and eliminating whatever is necessary in order to stay in a harmonious state. Suppressing these urges results in many ailments.
Read MoreWe all suffer from stress, anxiety, tension, anger etc. Sometimes we think we’re relaxed, but this is just a notion; the reality is we are only less stressed. We confuse a state of reduced stress with peace.
Read MoreOur entire lives depend upon our breathing. Since times immemorial, ancient yogis have told us:‘’ Those who do not breathe fully only half live. And those who breathe correctly obtain control over their entire being. Then what is there in this world that remains impossible for them?’’
Read MoreEverything in our life may not change at first, but as we transform, becoming more peaceful, patient, happy, more courageous and joyful, everything around us will start to take on a new light.
Read MoreHatha yoga aims to balance and harmonise the vital and mental, or solar and lunar energies within the body.
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