Quotes

Sri M said....

Yoga is the practical way of living in this world, yet moving forward through the mind. This one-pointedness comes through practice - fixing and withdrawing attention. As Patanjali has said, ‘Naira...

January 26, 2019

Sri M said....

Pratyahara is the capacity the Yogi has to develop by fixing his attention one-pointedly. He should be able to do this at will. If one is able to fix attention and not able to withdraw it, then one...

January 25, 2019

Sri M said....

The Yogis of ancient times wondered:If the condition of the mind is affecting one's breath, is it possible to change the breathing rhythm so that the mind can be pacified? From this insight, many p...

January 24, 2019

Sri M said....

We never give attention to our breath, despite its importance. If it stops, we are dead. Give attention and we can see it start to slow down. After a while,we feel like letting out a deep sigh!. We...

January 23, 2019

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Moderation is essential, especially in practicing Yoga Asanas. Asanas are not just physical exercise; they don't focus on muscle building. Of course, they keep your muscles fit and supple. They hol...

January 22, 2019

Sri M said....

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika says the Asanas and Pranayama are the stepping stones. Asana, according to Patanjali, is defined in one sentence: ‘Sthira sukham Asanam’. The posture giving you comfort for...

January 21, 2019

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The Gita defines Yoga as ‘Yogam karmasu kausalya’ - Yoga is to work with complete tranquility and auspiciousness. The Yogasutras of Patanjali, considered by many as the standard textbook, starts by...

January 20, 2019

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Samadhi - the state when the person is so absorbed in meditation that there is no distinction between the meditator and the thing meditated upon. Everything becomes one and there is absolutely no d...

January 19, 2019

Sri M said....

Yoga is any attempt to make your mind quiet and move beyond your ordinary limitations. Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga - all these are different modes of journey to the Truth, depending on the ...

January 18, 2019

Sri M said....

Om Namah Shivaya - I bow down to that supreme Shiva who encompasses all the levels of consciousness, from waking state to the dream state and beyond into turiya. I bow down to Shivam for the Truth ...

January 17, 2019

Sri M said....

The purpose of spiritual training is to become one-pointed, and then to finally let go. The Upanishad says - 'Tena tyaktena bhunjitha', meaning 'let go and rejoice!'

January 16, 2019

Sri M said....

When the mind is settled, there are no distractions; it's at peace. If it’s at peace with itself, then it is at peace with the world outside. The aim of yoga is to bring the rush of thoughts to a p...

January 15, 2019