Atha Yoga: Meaning, Significance, and Practical Implications
Atha Yoga refers to the opening phrase of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, 'Now, the instruction of yoga,' signifying a crucial moment of readiness and presen...
By Hart
Category: Yoga Philosophy
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Purple in Yoga: Symbolism, Chakra Associations, and Spiritual Significance
In yoga philosophy, the color purple, including indigo and violet, is associated with the Ajna (Third Eye) and Sahasrara (Crown) Chakras, symbolizing ...
By Hart
Jiva: The Individual Soul in Yoga Philosophy and Its Journey
Jiva in yoga philosophy refers to the individual soul or living entity, distinct from universal consciousness (Brahman/Atman) yet intrinsically connec...
By Alex
The Five Niyamas of Yoga: Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Ishvara Pranidhana
The five Niyamas of yoga—Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Ishvara Pranidhana—are internal ethical observances from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras ...
By Hart
Self in Yoga: Understanding Atman, Purusha, and the Path to Self-Realization
In yoga philosophy, the 'Self' refers to the unchanging, pure consciousness (Atman or Purusha) distinct from the temporary ego and body, connected to ...
By Jordan
Tapas in Yoga: Understanding Self-Discipline, Inner Fire, and Transformation
In yoga, Tapas refers to spiritual austerity, self-discipline, and the cultivation of an inner "fire" or intensity that purifies the body an...
By Jordan
Saucha: The Yogic Principle of Purity for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Saucha, the first of the Niyamas in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, translates to purity or cleanliness, encompassing both external physical hygiene and inte...
By Jordan
Kleshas in Yoga: Understanding the Five Afflictions to Well-being and Liberation
Kleshas are five fundamental mental and emotional afflictions in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras—ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion, and fear of death�...
By Alex
Sankhya Yoga: Philosophical Foundations, Key Concepts, and Relation to Classical Yoga
Sankhya, a dualistic ancient Indian philosophy, serves as the theoretical bedrock for classical Yoga by positing two ultimate realities, Purusha (cons...
By Jordan
