Satya is the second Yama (observance) cited by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. We saw in the first article of this series that Ahimsa – non-violence and compassion – is the foundation, the basis andContinue reading
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Yama – Ahimsa
Ahimsa the first and most important yama because all the others follow from it. It is also the most difficult to practice comprehensively. Manu specifies in his laws that it is the highest means ofContinue reading
Daily Yoga – Morning Routine
Ayurveda recommends a daily ritual or dinacharya to strengthen our immunity and increase our vital energy. The morning routine is especially important because it conditions the rest of the day. There are of course variationsContinue reading
Daily Yoga
Beyond techniques and philosophy, Yoga is above all an art of living, the fusion of knowledge and practice. It is a path of holistic self-knowledge, combining physical, energetic, psycho-emotional and spiritual aspects. Yoga allows usContinue reading
Yama and Niyama
The first member (anga) of Ashtanga Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, Yama , literally means observance, refraining, duty. This is the base, with Niyama (disciplines and restrictions) on which the restContinue reading
Svara Yoga
As we saw in our Pranayama series, breath is the link between body and spirit. The word spirit itself comes from the Latin spiritus which means breath. We have also seen that breath is notContinue reading
Preparation for Pranayama
Before diving into the different techniques of Pranayama, it is important to review the physical aspects of breathing and the subtle aspects of Prana. It is necessary to cover the essential preparatory aspects before movingContinue reading
Pranayama
Pranayama is a central discipline of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga (Asthanga) and of Hatha Yoga. It occupies a pivotal position between basic practices (like behavior deconditioning, purification and poses) and more spiritual practices. Pranayama is aContinue reading
Focus sur Paschimottanasana
En sanskrit, Paschima veut dire « Ouest » et Uttana « étirement intense », il s’agit donc du grand étirement de l’Ouest. Paschimottanasana est ainsi un étirement intense non seulement du dos mais de tout l’arrière du corps.
Focus sur Gomukhasana
En sanskrit Gomukha signifie tête ou visage de vache. La posture Gomukhasana est ainsi nommée en raison de sa ressemblance avec une tête vache : les pieds forment les cornes et les genoux le museau.