Deep sorrow, especially when caused by the death of someone close to us, is a powerful emotion. As with other emotions, yoga philosophy focuses on our response to grief. Whether it lifts us up, drags …
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SHAME ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Guilt and shame are related kinds of regret. Their differences are in the regret’s root, target and intensity. Shame has less motivational value than does guilt, and motivation lies at the foundation …
THE MIND ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
One of the major contributions which yoga philosophy offers us is the realization that we are not our minds. This realization gives us the freedom to choose which thoughts we act on, talk about and so …
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GUILT ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
“Oops!” How many times have we said or thought that word? Guilt is the feeling that happens when something we’ve done doesn’t align with our values. The key question is, “How will I respond to this …
WHAT IS SELF-ACTUALIZATION?
We all have the potential to serve others, to understand, to grow. If this potential is untapped, we miss the bliss. Self-actualization taps into potential, mobilizing it through our thoughts, words …
DEPRESSION ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Depression and sadness are two conditions of the mind that can distract us from living a healthy and happy life. The practice of yoga empowers us to cure sadness and manage depression by reconnecting …
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