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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.
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- 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 … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Santosha. Be contented with your life
1. What is Santosha? 2. Manifestation of maya in our life 3. How does ignorance give rise to karma? 4. How can the principles of Yoga help us in achieving Santosha? 5. Specific Practices for Finding Santosha 6. Planting the Seeds of Good Karma by Practicing Santosha 7. Santosha’s place in the Patanjali system Everyone …YOGA-ARTICLE: Santosha. Be contented with your life Read More »
- 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: Spiritual Evolution: Create Your Future Today
In terms of evolution, the form of human life is the crown of creation and according to ancient treatises, the human body is a great chance for a spiritual breakthrough. What is the driving force behind the development of living beings: is it only natural selection and environmental conditions? What is spiritual evolution and how …YOGA-ARTICLE: Spiritual Evolution: Create Your Future Today Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Yoga — the path of balance between science and religion
In the Open Yoga School yoga is spoken of as a system of self-knowledge which is neither science nor religion, yoga does not replace them, but being self-sufficient and independent, perfectly complements them. Science and religion have radically opposite approaches to world exploration which practically do not intersect in any way, but the polarity of …YOGA-ARTICLE: Yoga — the path of balance between science and religion Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Baby and mother: give love through touch
With the birth of a child, a woman’s life changes dramatically. Changes begin to occur during pregnancy at the level of body, mind and emotions. When the child is born, so many new worries are coming up that many mothers don’t know how to cope with them most effectively. Yoga can come to the rescue! …YOGA-ARTICLE: Baby and mother: give love through touch Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Dream as an aspect of the unified reality
When you hear about the existence of such type of yoga as yoga of dreams, which promotes self-knowledge in a dream, many questions arise. What is the nature of sleep? What kind of dreams are there? How can you use them for self-actualization? How to realize yourself in a dream? Let’s try to reflect a …YOGA-ARTICLE: Dream as an aspect of the unified reality Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Games of Our Mind
Going through life, sooner or later, a person begins to ask the question: What is the world? How do I perceive it and how do others see it? Is this the same idea, and what happens in my mind when I receive information from the outside? As always, in yoga there are keys to any … - 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: Chakras: a way to find out who you are!
In the article “Where do chakras begin” we looked into the questions of what chakras are, how they manifested and what main ideas should be understood before a closer examination of them. In this article, we will look into each chakra, find out what our manifestations they are associated with and how it is connected …YOGA-ARTICLE: Chakras: a way to find out who you are! Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: What do chakras begin with?
Chakras … There is something mysterious and captivating in them … That’s why the interest in this topic has been growing recently. When we study the information from different sources, we can come to the conclusion that chakras are some kind of “a magic pill” that can change life for the better in an instant. … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Jealousy management
For many centuries relationships between a man and a woman have been a topic of great concern. There are always a lot of disputes, discussions and theories around it. Various teachings try to explain the “sacred conflict” of a man and a woman from their side. Today we’ll talk about jealousy. This is the side … - YOGA-ARTICLE: The practice of using pseudonyms in yoga. Feedback
I want to share a completely new experience of using pseudonyms for me. Before entering the International Open Yoga University (IOYU) I didn’t even think of taking any pseudonym for myself, much less starting to use it. However, at the very beginning of the training, we were strongly recommended to choose a pseudonym, or even …YOGA-ARTICLE: The practice of using pseudonyms in yoga. Feedback Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Get to grips with yoga
Regular practice is an indicator of success in yoga. But practicing yoga everyday can be difficult. At the beginning the practitioner enthusiastically practices yoga in a group or alone at home. After a few months most practitioners stop practicing regularly. Changing your lifestyle is rather difficult. The new lifestyle seems unusual and uncomfortable. You can … - YOGA-ARTICLE: The paths of yoga lead to the heights of self-knowledge
“The Veda of hymns” Hymn of Munificence (book 10) People have always been attracted by road and journey. Going on a road opens so many things up. “Following the paths” – is the ancient practice of self-exploration, which was a part of tradition all over the world over many generations. Travelling pilgrims, wanderers, wayfarers, travellers …YOGA-ARTICLE: The paths of yoga lead to the heights of self-knowledge Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: Yoga And the Force of Habit
Success in yoga is defined by the habit to practice regularly. Let’s see why a habit to practice is of key importance. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Forming the associative links The theory of yoga includes the concept of associative links. Each of us … - YOGA-ARTICLE: The benefits of doing yoga outdoors
When we spend our time in nature, we feel much better than in the big cities. That is why, even intuitively, we strive to spend our free time more often in parks, summer cottages, villages, hiking, etc. This is especially important during the warm season. If we spend most of the time in cities where …YOGA-ARTICLE: The benefits of doing yoga outdoors Read More »
- YOGA-ARTICLE: The secret to fullness of life
Most of us, tired of a drab existence, strive to change our place and surroundings to experience novelty and diversity. But at some point, we realize that we have already explored a lot of things in the outside world and we surrender to a feeling of monotony. Wherever we go, sameness follows us everywhere. Even … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Meditation against stress
Meditation nowadays is often mentioned as a practice which helps people to solve problems in the modern world. Meditation is a way to harmonise our personal life and our interaction with the Universe. The ancient history of this practice is a proof of its effectiveness and makes it trustworthy. There are many questions regarding the … - YOGA-ARTICLE: Turning dreams into yoga practice
Did you ever wonder why we dream? Why is it important not to reduce our sleep time? How can we benefit from sleeping? How can Dream Yoga help us? “Life and dreams are leaves of one and the same book.” Arthur Schopenhauer Everybody has dreams. Sometimes they are vivid and sometimes we can’t even remember … - 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 »