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May 6, 2026
Śraddhā: Faith and the Path of Ashtanga Yoga

By Kino MacGregor When I first stepped into the demanding terrain of advanced postures under the guidance of my teachers in India, I did not arrive with confidence. I arrived ...

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Category: Practice
April 29, 2026
The Integration of Opposites in Practice

By Kino MacGregor It is easy for the mind to fracture the world into opposites. This is its habit and its comfort, to divide experience into clean lines of right ...

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Category: Practice
April 15, 2026
The Vinyasakrama Yoga

By Srivatsa Ramaswami I thought I should write about one of the unique features of Vinyasakrama yoga keeping the multiple 100 hr Vinyasakrama programs in consideration. My Guru Sri Krishnamacharya ...

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Category: Culture
March 20, 2026
What Remains Through Waking, Dream, and Sleep

By Ashutosh Agarwal Lately, I’ve been trying to deepen my understanding as I study texts from Kashmiri Shaivism. The Spanda Kārikā says: “जाग्रदाद्वविभेदेऽपि तदभेदे प्रसुप्तवत्…” Even though waking, dream, and ...

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Category: Culture
February 6, 2026
The True Meaning of Yoga Practice: Beyond Stretching Into Inner Transformation

By Kino MacGregor How yoga practice cultivates inner awareness, ethical clarity, and spiritual maturity beyond physical postures. Yoga is more than stretching. Anyone who has practiced sincerely for even ...

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Category: Culture
October 15, 2025
Your Guide to the Energetics of Yin Yoga

By Vanessa Coomans Benefits of Yin Yoga A practice that nourishes body, mind and emotions Yin Yoga works deep. Not just on a physical level, but also mentally and emotionally. ...

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February 3, 2025
Yoga Philosophy: A Journey of Mindfulness and Lifestyle

Yoga is often associated with physical poses and flexibility, but at its heart, it is a profound philosophy—a way of living that transcends the mat. Rooted in ancient teachings, yoga ...

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December 23, 2024
Cultivating Loving-Kindness: Applying Yoga Sutra 1.33 in Daily Life

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer timeless wisdom to guide us on and off the mat. Sutra 1.33, a verse often celebrated for its practical and universal relevance, teaches us ...

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November 4, 2024
Finding Inner Peace Through Yoga Practice

In today’s fast-paced world, finding inner peace can feel like a far-off goal. Whether it’s the daily grind, constant notifications, or life’s unavoidable stresses, achieving calmness can seem difficult. Incorporating ...

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October 7, 2024
Yoga for Meditation: A Path to Mindfulness

Incorporating yoga into your meditation practice can deepen your experience, helping to calm the mind and prepare the body for stillness. Yoga for meditation combines gentle postures and mindful breathing, ...

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