...The study of Jnana Yoga (Union by Knowledge) has a noble purpose. This purpose is the quest for truth, and sometimes, illusion blocks our view. We perceive one thing, but reality is much different.

History is full of Yogis with fantastic experience and insight, but the senses play tricks on many of us.

Ancient man spent centuries carefully observing nature and the universe, but how long did it take for an educated man to notice that the earth rotates and the Sun does not really rise?

Humankind is programmed to observe everything with a conditioned mind. We try to open our minds, but we cannot help it when our opinions are based on past experiences and teachings. We cannot throw our education out the window, when we observe anything.

However, making a statement, such as: The universe is in constant motion, the earth is ...more

The benefits Of hatha Yoga Examined

...hatha yoga is more commonly known as simply 'yoga'. It's a system of exercise originating from india. There are many branches of hatha yoga - you may have heard of iyengar yoga, Ashtanga yoga, kriya yoga, Vini yoga and bikram yoga. They all involve postures or 'asanas'. Some asanas are gentle stretching exercises which can improve flexibility, and others help to develop and improve strength and balance.

hatha yoga was born in traditional Hindu spiritual practice, so it's no surprise that it may also involve meditation and chanting, as well as philosophical and religious considerations. For those who purely wish to use it as a form of physical exercise, there are many completely secular versions available!

Why Is hatha Yoga Such A Good Form Of exercise

The first benefit is that it's a fitness routine that can be used by people of all ages and levels of fi...more

Yogic Truths

... the practice of it. However, it is spiritual release promised by performing yoga that the yogis or practitioners of it aspire for. Along with Samkhya, Yoga also believes spiritual liberation is achieved when the self (purusha) frees itself from the bondages of matter (prakriti) that are a direct result of the selfs ignorance and illusion.

Yoga attempts to reverse this order and helps the self re-enter its original ...more

Indian Gurus and Unsafe Yoga Practice

...doing marvelous work to help the nation to get rid of diseases.

However, like every other science, yoga is also a precise science. The question is: Are all yoga exercises safe to teach through the TV media and can the same exercise be taught to all people with various health conditions? This is the question which requires deeper digging into the subject of yoga itself otherwise the consequences of doing yoga practice could be more dangerous than beneficial said Subodh Gupta, Yoga expert from india.

Let us understand how:

There are some breathing exercises like simple alternate nostril breathing (without holding the breath), which can be taught easily without much complications and have various benefits. However, at the same time some of the exercises, for example: kapalabhati breathing technique which is taught to the masses is quite questionable. This exercise even though having tremendous benefits, can be equally dangerous if somebody has heart disease or problem related to hernia said Subodh. Will it help or rather make the hernia and heart problem worse? considering the f...more

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