Philosophy

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Use wisdom in your judgements and move from judging to discerning for a life of freedom, peace, and joy

Yogis are awfully fond of numbered lists and three's a charm when it comes to understanding the gunas and how to balance them.

How to use nature's five basic elements to find balance and harmony in the body.

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The practice of serving others isn't just the right thing to do; it's also a path to self-realization.

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Use this primer to a key concept in Taoist philosophy to grasp how yoga affects the crucial tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, and connective tissue.

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Richard Rosen explains the meaning of bridges in yoga philosophy, shedding new light on Bridge Pose.

The Bhagavad Gita recommends developing our detachment muscles by working them day by day, starting with the small stuff. Here’s how to do it in five stages.

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Find a more spiritual approach to your work and you'll uncover new meaning in your life.

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Richard Rosen ponders what draws us to the yoga mat and keeps us coming back.

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Richard Rosen explains Om—the ancient sacred syllable—may be the only mantra you'll ever need.

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We all know about the eight limbs of yoga. But do you know about the yoga vitamins? These five yoga vitamins, or virtues, will fortify your practice.

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When crises arise, some people flourish while others flounder. Here's how your practice can help you build resilience.

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When it comes to practicing mindfulness, the yoga and Buddhist traditions have much in common.

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Modern yogis who struggle with the question of whether to eat meat can look to ancient wisdom for the answer.

Be open to the possibility of meshing your ideas of romance with your spiritual values and dharma practice for a better relationship.

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A teacher's guide to explaining and encouraging positive personal habits through the five niyamas.

Setting objectives is not the same as making goals. Confusing the two can lead to unnecessary suffering.

Awareness of the ida and pingala nadis can help balance your practice—and clear the way for spiritual growth.

Richard Rosen explains how yoga philosophy helps us see who really we are and learn to embrace it.

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Patanjali's basic advice in the Yoga Sutra may sound simple, but many find sitting in meditation painful and difficult. Here's how you can bring ease to your seated posture.

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Toiling under the tyranny of perfectionism? Perfection isn't the tyrant—it's our notions about it that rule us.

Tim Miller turns to the ancient wisdom of Patanjali to answer this existential question.

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Here's how to integrate it into your flow and your life.

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Ancient texts insist celibacy is a must on the yogic path, but few modern yogis opt for such an ascetic lifestyle.

Tim Miller turns to the wisdom of Patanjali to explain how yoga prepares us for death.

Traditionally, the goal of a spiritual practice has been to attain enlightenment, but is that what today's seekers are really after?

Are you overstimulated, overworked, and stressed? If so, you might be depleting your rasa reserve.

Through the mindfulness practice of gratitude, you are able to rejoice amidst all life's suffering.

The yogic practice of satya (truth) focuses on carefully choosing our words so they do the least harm and most good.

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Drishti is a gazing technique that develops concentration—and teaches you to see the world as it really is.

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Whether traditional rituals provide you with the comfort of familiarity or turn you away, here are some more ways for your soul to celebrate.

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The teacher of Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Desikachar emphasized individuality rather than one treatment for every illness.

Bring classical yoga's lessons off the mat and meditation cushion and into your relationships.

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The late author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi has inspired nearly 500 Self-Realization meditation centers around the world.

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The spiritual conflict of having desire elsewhere in your life shouldn't have to mean you're spiritually weak. Expert Yogi Rod Stryker explains.

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