Patanjali
Patanjali
Patañjaliis a proper Indian name. Several important Sanskrit works are ascribed to one or more authors of this name, and a great deal of scholarship has been devoted over the last century or so to the issue of disambiguation...
yoga different consciousness
The wisdom obtained in the higher states of consciousness is different from that obtained by inference and testimony as it refers to particulars.
yoga blessing love-and-respect
With great respect and love, NOW the blessings of Yoga instruction are offered.
perfection effort infinite
Perfection in asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.
yoga perfection grace
Asanas bring perfection in body, beauty in form, grace, strength, compactness, and the hardness and brilliance of a diamond.
yoga helping
Chanting is one of the most traditional and first Yoga practices. It helps to open the throat area and is a great way to learn some Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutra.
ignorance world discrimination
The way to eliminate ignorance is through steady, focused discrimination between the observer and the world.
lost-love journey
The longest journey begins with a single step.
nice grief self
Sloth is the great enemy -- the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a psychological cause of sickness. It is tempting to relax from our duties, take refuge in ill-health and hide under a nice warm blanket.
wise sorrow
Everything is sorrow for the wise.
attitude practice long
It is only when the correct practice is followed for a long time, without interruptions and with a quality of positive attitude and eagerness, that it can succeed.
life heart self
The heart and mind can find peace and harmony by contemplating the transcendental nature of the true self as supreme effulgent life.
oil meditation flow
In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.
yoga mind
Yoga is the cessation of mind.
yoga meditation waiting
For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.