Yoga philosophy – Omstars

November 26, 2025
Padāṅguṣṭhāsana: A Complete Guide to the Standing Big Toe Pose

By Kino MacGregor Padāṅguṣṭhāsana is one of the most unassuming shapes in the Ashtanga Yoga method, yet it holds the quiet power of a first teaching. The name joins pada, ...

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Category: Pose Tutorials
November 14, 2025
Pārśvottānāsana: The Path of Precision and Surrender

By Kino MacGregor The Sanskrit name Pārśvottānāsana unfolds its meaning with quiet symmetry. Pārśva means “side,” ut evokes intensity or upward direction, and tāna comes from the root meaning “to stretch” or “extend.” Although often translated as “intense ...

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Category: Pose Tutorials
August 6, 2025
Navāsana: Floating in the Fire of Practice

When I first began practicing yoga, strength did not come naturally to me. Flexibility, perhaps—but not the kind of inner steadiness that reveals itself in moments of muscular challenge and ...

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Category: Pose Tutorials
May 21, 2025
Ashtanga Yoga: Origins, Philosophy, and Modern Day Applications

Few practices in the world of yoga bring with them such mystique, discipline, and passionate followers as Ashtanga Yoga. Whether viewed from the perspective of its ancient lineage or its ...

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Category: Practice
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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Category: Practice
January 20, 2025
Unlocking Spiritual Growth with Yoga Sutras

Imagine the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as a blueprint offering profound insights to construct the edifice of spiritual growth, much like an architect plans before building a masterpiece. We are ...

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Category: Culture
January 6, 2025
Begin the Year with Intention: A Yogic Journey Toward Hope and Renewal

The new year is a time to reflect, renew, and set intentions for the journey ahead. In yoga, this sacred pause aligns with the practice of sankalpa, or heartfelt intention, ...

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Category: Culture
December 30, 2024
Letting Go: A Yogic Practice for the End of the Year

As the year draws to a close, we are presented with a unique opportunity to pause and reflect. In yoga, the practice of letting go—known as vairagya in Sanskrit—is essential ...

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Category: Culture
December 9, 2024
Understanding Dharma: A Yogi’s Guide

As yogis, we often hear the word dharma mentioned in class. Have you ever wondered what it genuinely means to live according to your dharma, both on and off the ...

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Category: Practice
January 29, 2024
Embracing Nonattachment: Elevating Your Yoga Practice and Empowering Your Life

You’re on the mat, arms outstretched, heart open, eyes closed. You feel a wave of frustration as the pose that you’ve struggled to get still seems out of reach. Emotions ...

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Category: Practice