Motivation

Knowing others is wisdom, and Knowing the self is enlightenment. ~ Lao Tzu Sahasrara this quotation emphasizes the idea that the ultimate reality of existence is to transcend materialistic individuality and connect with the entire cosmos. The most popular Crown Chakra affirmation, "I am one with the universal awareness," puts the focus on the issue of whether or not you have...

Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express. ~ Brenda Ueland The ability to share one's words, feelings, emotions, and creativity with others through the art of expression makes the world appear to be a lovely place. Is it not? Our body's throat serves as the site of expression, which has an impact on our ability to hear, see,...

Sacral Chakra some people think that our body contains a number of energy centers. The Sanskrit term for "wheel" is where the word "chakra" originates. Every chakra or wheel is regarded as an energetic center that is pulsating throughout the body. The chakras are described in the Vedas, ancient Hindu texts, as early as 500 BC. The chakras are said...

The Solar Plexus Chakra "The yogi shakes the universe by contemplating the Self as the Manipura chakra, which is brilliant like the rising Sun, and gazing at the tip of the nose." the Goraksha-Praddhati Prior to everything else, our self-assurance, self-worth, and willpower are what set us apart from the pack. The sole reason why every person has unique conduct...

Pratyahara is a meditation warm-up exercise where one learns to master their sense organs. According to yoga, there are 11 sense organs in the human body according to yoga; five of them are the Pancha Karmendriyas, five are the Pancha Jnanendriyas, and one is the manas. As one of the 11 sense organs, the mind (or manas in yoga), meditation...

If you practice yoga or have a thorough understanding of what yoga is! Then you've undoubtedly heard this phrase in yoga: Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha This sentence or traditionally called ‘Sutra‘ is the second among 196 Sutras (aphorisms) contained in the most renowned text on yoga i.e. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. This sutra describes why yoga was supposed to be practiced in...

Rajas Gunas is the attribute of a person or substance that promotes motion or action. Because of the large proportion of Rajas Gunas in Chitta’s formation, our mind is usually found in a wandering state. It is the reason meditation doesn’t come easily. The three Ayurvedic Gunas are the fundamental life energies that pervade our bodies and the world around...

The concept of Best Trigunas  (Three - 3  Best Gunas - Qualities) of Nature emerged from Ayurvedic philosophy, which provides a picture of the universe's creation. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, there was only Darkness (unmanifest) at the beginning of creation, implying Purusha (Consciousness) and Prakriti (Nature). Prakriti and Purusha come together to form the universe (the Female and male aspects...

The Root Chakra at a Glance Sanskrit Name Muladhara Location The base of the spine is the pelvic floor. Color Red Seed Mantra Lam Element Earth Qualities Stability, survival instinct, and security Signs of balance Full of vitality, fearlessness, and a sense of belonging Signs of imbalance Fatigue, constipation, fear, anxiety, lack, and instability What is Root Chakra? The first of seven chakras located at the base of the spine in our subtle body is the root...

If you’re seeking to learn the real essence of yoga, then apart from yoga asana, Pranayama & other practices, “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (YSP)” is one master key you must know about. To put it another way, the Yoga Sutra Project (YSP) is a collection of all the information, techniques, instructions, and challenges encountered along the way to becoming a yoga practitioner. But isn't it amazing...

Sattva, Rajas, Tamas personality test: 3 Best Gunas for Knowing Your Personality. Ayurvedic philosophy provides an idea of the creation of the universe, from which the concept of Trigunas (Tri – 3 and Gunas – Qualities) of Nature evolved. According to the philosophy of Ayurveda, there was just Darkness (un-manifest) at the onset of creation which implies Purusha (Consciousness) and Prakriti (Nature). The universe is...