The Wanderer, Part 13

wanderer_first-dream

This story can be read alone, or as the 13th story of the wanderer series. Please see the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 12 The sky was very dark and hazy, at first Tas was just walking along a lonely road, but he could recognize it. He … Read more

Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga’s Modern Lineage

ashtanga yoga creator Krishnamacharya

What is Ashtanga Yoga? Ashtanga yoga sequences are a tradition expounded by Pattabhi Jois and is currently taught by teachers in different forms across the world. It is most likely that these sequences were originally created by Krishnamacharya for Pattabhi Jois, using knowledge he obtained from his guru, Brahmachari for short, who lived in a … Read more

Anatomy of the Lower Back

hip_musculature_spinal_support

If you have practiced yoga lately, chances are that you sat on the floor for a little while. This is a very healthy activity that every human should probably practice regularly for the strength of the pelvic floor muscles, and to allow the inner thighs and hips to relax. You can always work your way … Read more

The Wanderer, Part 11

wandering_stars_in_the_sky

Please read the first parts of the story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 The Wanderer, Part 2 The Wanderer, Part 3 The Wanderer, Part 4 The Wanderer, Part 5 The Wanderer, Part 6 The Wanderer, Part 7 The Wanderer, Part 8 The Wanderer, Part 9 The Wanderer, Part 10 Tas woke up comfortably, soft cushions … Read more

Lakshmi | Lakṣmī | लक्ष्मी

Lakshmi_goddess of wealth

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, love, fortune, and is considered the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife of Vishnu and carries his active energy. Her fours arms represent purusartha, or the four primary aims of human life: Dharma, Kama, Artha, and Moksha and representations of her can be found in many … Read more

Upaya | उपाय

the Buddha teaches the Lotus Sutra

Upaya is a term that is used in Mahayana Buddhism as a reference to a method of teaching liberation through conscious and voluntary action without reasoning the direction. In other words, they are short cuts that are created for students to expedite them along the path to enlightenment. It is essentially adaptations of certain teachings … Read more