Dive Deeper: Yoga Spirituality & Ancient Texts

Tapas is usually seen as a form of discipline related to a strong Asana (Physical practice) of Yoga. Here we explore the types of Tapas needed for the mind as a way of managing heat. Article cites spiritual masters such as Patanjali, Buddha, Guru Nanak, Baba Sri Chand and Guru Gorakhnath.

Svadhyaya on Skis As part of my role in making the philosophy and lived experience of yoga more accessible, I often return to the Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga as shared in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. One of these limbs is Niyama, often translated as “effortful habituations,” practiced in alignment with the Yamas. Patanjali outlines five such habituations: cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study, and devotion to something beyond the ego. In this reflection, I’m focusing on

Explaining how mantras can be practiced as Japas and the effects they have on the mind and body.

A short 25 minute video explaining the nature of the Self, why it suffers and how a practice of Sadhna takes us to our best or higher self.

A strong practice of a Yoga Kriya focused on strengthening the lower body and core, called a Kriya for Nerve, Navel and Lower Spine Strength.

A Blog post on the teachings of Baba Farid, using the language of the Nath Yogis in explaining the importance of meditation and Dharma in living a spiritual life.