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I am Natalie Ananda. This is a free yoga self-study site, a library for learning yoga from the beginning, created by International Open Yoga University. All materials here are free. Everything here is friendly and open.
On this site you will find more than 60 kinds, types and sections of yoga from the simplest to the most advanced and difficult to understand. This site also has a Yoga Blog, Yoga Forum and a link to free online yoga courses.
Translation into English is currently underway. Despite this, you can already study articles that have not yet been translated using google translate. See here: Google Translate. Email me: openyogakurs@yandex.ru
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- YOGA-ARTICLE: Four Goals in Life
What is the meaning of my life? What goals should I pursue? What are the values that lead to human fulfillment? These questions are so old, and every generation tries to find the answers in the context of its own reality. Religions, philosophical schools, scientific communities have different perspectives, but there is no ultimate answer. … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Feedback. Three things that impressed me at IOYU
When I decided to study at IOYU, I didn’t have any clue what was waiting for me. We are familiar with the main approaches in the educational process from the early days of school and barely anything changes at a later stage. “Learning is just learning” – but this is so only at the first …YOGA-ARTICLE: Feedback. Three things that impressed me at IOYU Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Restrain yourself today for a better tomorrow
Many have probably heard about the amazing abilities of some yogis, who sometimes do things that seem strange and even absurd from the outside. Some sleep on nails; others starve themselves for several days or even weeks; the third ones retreat from society for a long time in search of solitude in caves. The truth …YOGA-ARTICLE: Restrain yourself today for a better tomorrow Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Yoga is the key to yourself
Where does self-exploration begin? Many people start this journey by inquiring what their mission or destiny is. Some people discover their path immediately, for others it remains a secret for a long time. Guidance by other people impedes us from hearing our inner voice. There are many training courses on similar topics that help us … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Keeping Secrets Or How the Success in Yoga Can Be Destroyed by Oversharing
Nowadays Yoga is becoming more and more popular. There is a huge amount of information on the internet and in books about this ancient teaching. Modern spiritual seekers passionately share their experience or information that is yet to be discovered by practice. It helps to spread spiritual knowledge and increase the welfare of everyone. The …YOGA-ARTICLE: Keeping Secrets Or How the Success in Yoga Can Be Destroyed by Oversharing Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The importance of keeping good company
There are many different people among our acquaintances. We communicate with some of them easily and with pleasure, others are hard to deal with. When we start practicing yoga we may notice that our social circle qualitatively changes and like-minded people, in whom we are interested, come to our life. There are more of them …YOGA-ARTICLE: The importance of keeping good company Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The agony of creation, its origin and death
In the previous article, we examined the main axiomatic statements in Yoga regarding creativity, its nature and the necessary components for the emergence of our creative inspiration. In this article we will analyze in more detail the questions: what inspiration is, why it is so ephemeral and why it disappears as suddenly as it appears. …YOGA-ARTICLE: The agony of creation, its origin and death Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The agony of creation, its origin and death
Realizing a creative idea, quite often we are confronted with a situation where at first, everything goes “like clockwork”, and then at some point, we get stuck and can’t move forward. This state is sometimes called “the agony of creation”. Why does it happen? Why, in some cases, we can easily bring our ideas to …YOGA-ARTICLE: The agony of creation, its origin and death Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Our mind is our friend and assistant
When we start working on self-improvement, we may experience the resistance of our mind to the changes that we want to bring into our lives. With great willpower, we can overcome any difficulties. And if we know the right method to work with the mind, we can achieve the desired results with minimum loss of …YOGA-ARTICLE: Our mind is our friend and assistant Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Start With Yourself And the World Will Change!
Nowadays there are many indicators showing that humanity, interacting with the outside world, by its actions sometimes harms nature, which subsequently affects each of us. The modern way of thinking and human behavior is not always appropriate. In order not to harm the world around us with our actions, emotions, thoughts, humanity must change its …YOGA-ARTICLE: Start With Yourself And the World Will Change! Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Convert defeat to victory
We commit ourselves to self-development and make ambitious plans, but sometimes there are unforeseen situations in our life when something happens and changes our normal routine. We come across different barriers to the practice of yoga, from the physical disorder to the banal boredom. However the important thing is not what happens to us, it … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Fasting as a Method of Spiritual and Physical Transformation
We all want to be healthy, but all of us have their own motivation. If we choose to follow the way of yoga and we strive to achieve self-knowledge, our healthy body will promote greater awareness and sustained concentration. Our body needs regular cleansing due to bad ecology, air pollution and food contamination. This is …YOGA-ARTICLE: Fasting as a Method of Spiritual and Physical Transformation Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Modern technology at the service of ancient knowledge
Studying at International Open Yoga University (IOYU) gives us the opportunity to receive an additional profession as a teacher of yoga in English and Russian, as well as to acquire additional competencies. This opens broad prospects and significantly expands the degree of our freedom. Let’s see what innovations are being introduced at IOYU and what …YOGA-ARTICLE: Modern technology at the service of ancient knowledge Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The effectiveness of studying yoga in a group
A study plan for yoga offers many advantages, maximizing our ability to effectively utilize our own resources for self-exploration. In this article we will try to answer such questions as: What are the key factors for successful learning? How to choose the right school of yoga? Why is the personal presence important during the studying …YOGA-ARTICLE: The effectiveness of studying yoga in a group Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Sail the ocean with a little inspiration
At least once in a lifetime everyone has the experience when our eyes light up and we work with enthusiasm. We feel so happy that we can move mountains and we just wish this condition could last as long as possible! What is bhava? We use a simple word “inspiration” to describe a state of …YOGA-ARTICLE: Sail the ocean with a little inspiration Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Vitamins from Yoga
Sometimes people think of yoga-supporters as wanderers, beggars, or people who have mastered the ability to sleep on nails. But what does yoga really give us? How can it be useful? Let’s look at some of its aspects that have a positive effect on our daily lives. Yoga as an opportunity to relax The modern … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Bhakti Yoga: to believe or not to believe?
Our modern life is very diverse. There are many theories, teachings, doctrines, religious organizations with distinct worldviews. Each one of us at a certain age faces a choice: to believe in a Creator of the Universe and predefined processes or to succumb to randomness and Fortune. People are eager to know their origin! This is …YOGA-ARTICLE: Bhakti Yoga: to believe or not to believe? Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Learn, understand and accept the principles of yoga
When you start to take interest in yoga as a system of self-exploration, you learn about its three pillars – the three principles of yoga. Considering these principles comprehensively and from different angles, we receive Knowledge about them. Logically and consistently accepting and applying them in our life, we are more and more convinced: that, …YOGA-ARTICLE: Learn, understand and accept the principles of yoga Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The Paradox of Yoga in the West
What are the peculiarities of the way yoga spread in the cultural environment of the West? Why is it often impossible in the Western culture to reproduce the spirit of yoga by blindly copying techniques and practices? Why some followers give up yoga so quickly? What is the paradox of yoga in the West? What … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Universal yoga practice for every day
There is no accounting for tastes. However, the tastes themselves are not disregarded, and even among yogis can be found various preferences regarding practice. Someone will say that Hatha yoga is boring because of its static nature. There will definitely be those who do not like the repetitive movements of Kriya yoga, but someone, on …YOGA-ARTICLE: Universal yoga practice for every day Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The Three Principles of Yoga – Three Pillars of a Harmonious Life. No Suffering!
Our world is multifaceted. For some it is full of suffering, for others it is filled with happiness, joy and love. Different people perceive the same event ambiguously. Where do sufferings come from in our world? How to eliminate suffering in the outer and inner universe and fill life with joy? In the two previous … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Three Principles of Yoga – Three Pillars Of a Harmonious Life
Logic Everywhere! Everyone in their life has faced some form of illogical behaviour of others or their own. Often, we waste our time, money and life resources unwisely. As a result, it seems we are constantly in short supply. Is it possible to find an inexhaustible source of strength and energy? In the previous article, …YOGA-ARTICLE: Three Principles of Yoga – Three Pillars Of a Harmonious Life Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Three Principles of Yoga are Three Pillars of Harmonious Life. It All Starts with Kidness.
There comes time in life when we lose our way, and everything gets mixed or confused. Our own system of principles and beliefs, which seems pretty harmonious, falls apart. We start to doubt our own abilities, not being able to complete our tasks or achieve our goals. What should we do in this case? What’s … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Trick or treat
A good leader knows that every employee needs a different approach. Some need to be praised to get the job done efficiently and on time. For others this method does not work, and only imposition of fines or salary deductions can get them moving. Why are there such differences: some people are motivated by the … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Phobias – Memories From the Past
We all face manifestations of certain fears, apprehensions, anxieties in life. A part of them lends itself to a logical explanation — we ourselves can find their cause and, therefore, overcome them; some fears are justified and appropriate because they warn against dangers. Others, on the contrary, have long lost their relevance, but continue to … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Our children are our teachers
Children are born and entrust themselves to their parents. The influence that father and mother have on their children is essential especially in the first years of life, when children are completely dependent on their parents. It is very important to help our children find their way in life, to contribute as much as possible … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Pay your debts and expand your freedom
Each of us strives for freedom, but not everyone succeeds in achieving this state. The concept of freedom cannot be explained logically. Everyone understands it in their own way. Let’s think about freedom from the yoga perspective. Is there Freedom in this Universe? There are two opposite opinions on this subject. According to one opinion …YOGA-ARTICLE: Pay your debts and expand your freedom Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Tomorrow is born today
Every day gives us the opportunity to change something in our lives. However, sometimes we consider ourselves hostages of the circumstances and think that nothing depends on us. How are the situations in which we find ourselves born? How to get out of the cycle of events that affect us? How can the right attitude … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Dancing Through Life
“What brings happiness to our lives that makes the soul sing so that any deed turns into a bright moment and takes us straight to freedom? Or what is that sometimes oppresses us and we can’t take a step forward, when every new day is a disaster and makes us believe that the world is … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Life in Rita Rhythm
1. Energy Method and Consciousness Method in yoga practice 2. How to feel harmony? 3. Bhava as a well-deserved gift from the Universe 4. Move, feeling the rhythm of the Universe 5. Practical application of yoga knowledge in life In yoga, we often encounter the concept of harmony. This happens so often that the meaning … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Working with a voice is a way to self-transformation
People who are proficient in their language have a very strong power of thought. They can influence other people and generally succeed in life. Beautiful, clear and harmonious mellow voice, literate and competent speech is fascinating by its expression. However, regretfully, not every person can speak perfectly. Is it possible to improve the world and …YOGA-ARTICLE: Working with a voice is a way to self-transformation Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Anger: From Fear to Self-Improvement
Each of us has felt anger at some point. Everyone gets angry from time to time, but the range of intensity of this feeling is different for everyone. Often people evaluate anger negatively. They are convinced that experiencing it is harmful and unworthy for a conscious person, so they try to fight it. Anger arises …YOGA-ARTICLE: Anger: From Fear to Self-Improvement Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Harmony In Breathing Is Harmony In Life!
Why do some people feel happy and others don’t? Some of us are strong, full of energy and luminous and others are passive, sluggish, dull and uninteresting. Why are some people successful in all matters and achieve their goals within a short time, and for others things fall apart, whatever they do? Why do some …YOGA-ARTICLE: Harmony In Breathing Is Harmony In Life! Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: To the top of yoga through love
1. Introduction. A gift or a punishment? Is it a mistake or are we losing it ourselves? 2. Stages of falling in love. 3. Loss due to karma. How to get rid of the seeds of karma? Groups of the instruments. 4. Falling in Love — the main entrance; all types at the same time. … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Ritual in yoga
Most of a person’s life consists of various unconscious actions. When we embark on the path of Yoga, on the path of knowledge of ourselves and the Universe, we gradually begin to act more consciously. However, we often encounter obstacles on the path. To overcome them, we use various methods and techniques, including rituals. What … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Yantra yoga. The cognition of the world through forms
Our emotional state is closely connected with the forms around us. Home interior, city architecture, natural landscape — all of these affect us in a certain way. Why does one sort of images evoke in us a sense of calmness, peace, security, and contribute to the restoration of emotional balance, while other sort of images, …YOGA-ARTICLE: Yantra yoga. The cognition of the world through forms Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Polish your mind like a diamond
Yoga, as a system of self-exploration and exploration of the inexpressible surrounding Universe, calls to take certain steps for this: to get rid of dream and darkness of mind, to get rid of illogicality, to polish your mind to a shine and to learn how to completely control it, including learning how to connect and … - Hello Dear Friends!
My name is Elena Beznikina. I’m an Open Yoga teacher in Williamsville NY USA 14221. I lead classes in English and in Russian. My number: +1-917-826-36-81 - YOGA-ARTICLE: Having Many Children is Not a JudgmentIs Savasana possible in a large family? Will yoga classes really have to be postponed until better times, when the children grow up? How do we avoid mental obscurity and handle stress? Where do we look for inspiration and what not to miss forever? You will find answers to these and many other questions related …
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- YOGA-ARTICLE: How much does the spirit evolution cost?
Modern society provides us with many opportunities to expand our freedom. Subject to the influence of new trends, we wonder more and more where to invest our money to reach a new level of development and to evolve. Various trainings, seminars, mental and physical practices require financial investments. If we pay less — do we …YOGA-ARTICLE: How much does the spirit evolution cost? Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Harmony in yoga practiceHow often during the day do we make ourselves do something? Is it possible to have fun at the same time? Do we allow ourselves to relax and to enjoy the process often enough? How often do we feel harmony in our daily routine? And what does the word “harmony” mean? The modern lifestyle with …
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Raja yoga. Tips for a newbie leader
● Learn to control yourself ● Will is the main tool of a successful leader ● What yoga techniques will help to establish the strength of your Higher Self; ● Types of workers and how to approach each one ● Where can a leader draw inspiration from? ● Praise, words of gratitude and instructions are …YOGA-ARTICLE: Raja yoga. Tips for a newbie leader Read More »