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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ANXIETY ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Yoga philosophy offers methods to manage both healthy anxiety, and anxiety disorders. Fear is a natural fight-or-flight response. It safeguards us and those we care for; however, for some of us, …
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CONSCIOUSNESS ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Yoga philosophy views consciousness as a property of the soul. Consciousness lets us perceive both the world outside, and our inner world of thoughts, feelings and so on. Yoga aims to relink us with …
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ENLIGHTENMENT ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY (SAMADHI)
Enlightenment, or samadhi, is the final of the eight stages of ashtanga-yoga system. This advanced state of consciousness marks the end of negative mental cycles. With these obstacles removed, we can …
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WHAT ARE THE VEDAS?
The literal meaning of the word veda is knowledge. The Vedas are a body of sacred texts containing information on a vast array of topics, ranging from music to architecture, from warfare to spiritual …