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Four types of Karma
Patanjali Yoga Sutras- Knowledge Sheet 20 Contd. from knowledge sheet 19 There are four types of karmas (actions). Meritful action. Karma that gives you merits. You do good to somebody and they feel good about it and they thank you very much. They thank y ... -
How yoga can help control mood swings
While awake, we swerve through different emotions. We shift from one emotion to another without even being aware of it. They oscillate like a pendulum throughout the day and we identify this as mood swings. From being angry, feeling lonely to feeling sudd ... -
The self is the centre of the whole creation
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 62 Contd. from knowledge sheet 61 “Prakcshakriycsthitishelam bhutendriyatmakam bhugapavargcrtham drushyam’’. This seen world is illuminating. It conveys you a message. It gives you an idea of how great the consciousne ... -
The Whole World is Here for You to Enjoy
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 61 Contd. from knowledge sheet 60 “ Drashtri durshyayoho samyogo heya hetuhu ’ ’ (II S u tra 17) drashtri = seen; drushyayoho = the seen; samyogaha = becoming one; heya = suffering; hetuhu = the cause “The cause of suf ... -
Nothing in this Creation is Devoid of Pain
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 60 Contd. from knowledge sheet 59 Often, those who come to the course do not meditate. They open their eyes, “Is my girlfriend meditating? How is she doing? Is she enjoying the course? I forced her to come to the cours ... -
Eliminating the Cause of Pain
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 59 Contd. from knowledge sheet 58 If you look into the pleasure or joy that you get in life from the time of birth, they all come with a tax. You have to pay a tax for that and this tax is sorrow. In the next sutra, Pa ... -
Meditation beats boredom
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 58 Contd. from knowledge sheet 57 “ Sati mule tadvipako j a ty ayur bhogaha ” (II S u tra 13) sati = if existing; mule = root; tad = its; vip a ko = ripening; j a ti = the body into which you are born; ayuhu = life-tim ... -
A journey within with YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra or "yogic sleep" is an ancient practice which is little known to common people, but is getting a lot of attention due to its therapeutic effects on mind and body. It was spring of 2008 and I was looking for some refreshing yoga classe ... -
How to overcome exam fear
Have you ever wondered why some students stay relaxed and focused and while others get anxious during studies and exam time? Call it coming of age or gaining self-confidence, it all comes at its own pace when we are growing up. Is there a way to fastrack ... -
Yoga And Time Management
Does thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is made of. – Ben Franklin Developing into a fully functional adult, for me, has been nothing short of a great adventure. I had moved halfway around the world from home, far ...
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