Vijnanamaya kosha: Know thyself and thy Self.
Yoga is like a mirror…. When we care for vijnanamaya kosha, we are taking care that mirror is clear so that the image we see is as accurate as possible.
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Why exactly are we here anyways? Prakriti, Purusha, and the yogic perspective….
The cause of that avoidable pain is the union of the Seer (Purusha) and seen (Prakriti).
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Shiva and his warrior-friend: the story of Virabhadra.
Does the fact that most yoga asanas are relatively new make them any less sacred?
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Hatha Yoga and Beltane: the coming together of the masculine and feminine.
We honor Beltane when we acknowledge the masculine and feminine aspects of ourselves and allow them to express themselves through us in their own unique way. Whether we are country or urban dwellers, here is a simple Beltane ritual anyone can do to bless the light half of our year.
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Manomaya kosha: why this blog post is fifteen minutes late.
Of all the koshas, this one seems to get a bit of a bad rep. Here’s why it is not (entirely) deserved.
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Lila and Earth Day: Playing our part in the cosmic drama.
We have the creative power to write a happy play, but do we have the will?
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The solution to all of your problems is…
Our mistaken identity is the cause of a great deal of suffering. However, the problem of separation bears its own solution.
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The story of a nap, a fish, and a good king.
The mythology behind the pose Matsyasana.
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The way we know we are more than just a body.
We are far more than what we appear to be. Beyond dense matter, our bodies are made up of subtle energy. This energetic level of our being has its own anatomical system composed of the chakras and the koshas.
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Seasonal allergies, weight gain, and breakouts brought to you by Kapha season!
Embrace seasonal shifts for mind-body-spirit wellness!
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