Patanjali (200 BC), a saint has explained the eight steps of yoga or Ashtanga yoga. The eight steps refer to…
One popular school of yoga is Kundalini yoga. However, there is a lot of mystery, myths, misperceptions, and commercialization associated…
The word yoga as defined in Sanskrit is Yög meaning, ‘union.’ The word is usually used in mathematics to denote…
Objectivity (vastu nistha in Sanskrit) entails a lack of bias in one’s thinking. It is being impartial and neutral in…
Passion is an emotion that to some extent is considered to be essential for success. The problem with passion occurs…
The Sanskrit word sthariyam (unswerving self or steadfastness) is a spiritual quality mentioned in Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 13, Verse 8).…
In a world increasingly fraught with stress, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection, the quest for holistic well-being has taken…
We all know that excess (atishaya in Sanskrit) of anything is bad, yet we indulge in excessive pursuits of pleasurable…
Guilt (atyaya in Sanskrit) is an emotion that arises when someone does or believes they are committing something wrong. In…
Possessiveness (or parigraha in Sanskrit) has three dimensions. First, is the ownership of objects, things, money, and other materials. Second,…
Self-condemnation (swa-ninda in Sanskrit) is a state that is linked to the emotions of guilt, shame, anger, regret, disappointment, and…
In a world filled with constant noise, demands, and distractions, the pursuit of peace has become more crucial than ever.…