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Sep 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min
The Gunas • Yoga Philosophy Explained
The three Gunas, or subtle energies that shape the body, mind, and spirit. The yoga philosophy of tamas, rajas and sattva explained. How do the Gunas influence life and yoga practice, and how do you balance them for clarity, peace, and freedom.
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Sep 20, 2024 ∙ 6 min
Sthira & Sukha Explained
What is an asana ? The word " asana " means "posture" and comes from the Sanskrit root "as," which signifies "to stay," "to be," "to sit," or "to be established in a specific position." In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, asana is described as having two key qualities: sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease). These qualities not only apply to yoga practice but also to how we live our lives. Patanjali’s Sutra, " Sthira Sukham Asanam " (Yoga Sutra 2.46), explains that the ideal posture combines both...
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Sep 19, 2024 ∙ 6 min
Yoga Nidra for Beginners: An introduction & guidelines for practising Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra, translated as 'yogic sleep', is a guided meditation that takes you into a deeply restful state, balanced between wakefulness and sleep. Imagine being in the sweet spot where you are not fully awake but you are not quite asleep either. This is where Yoga Nidra takes you, offering your body and mind the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate. You have arrived on this article because you are obviously curious about Yoga Nidra and therefore, I thought it would be useful introduce the...
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