by Jo-Ann Bance | Jan 8, 2025 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy
Japa, the repetition of sacred Sanskrit mantras with my mala beads, helps me to feel connected and keeps me more centered. Japa meditation with mantra is an ancient practice, and I have experienced how it has energetically changed the vibrations within and around me.
by Rebecca Stone | Dec 9, 2023 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word well known by those that are studious in their practice of yoga. It is the fourth limb in the eight limbs of yoga as laid out by Maharishi Patanjali, which we study in depth in the SOYA 200 hour yoga teacher training. In his ancient text,...
by Mugs McConnell | Feb 24, 2023 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga Philosophy
There is much symbolism in the mythology of Nataraja. Nataraja is another name and form for Śhiva who performs the dance of the universe in its ever-changing phases of creation, preservation and transformation. The dance is to remind us that nothing in this manifested...
by Vanessa Ooms | Jul 3, 2019 | Book Review, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
The Bhagavad Gita, Mantra, and some of the tougher topics of life at the SOYA Annual Retreat. By Mugs McConnell After each SOYA retreat Bob and I are filled with an overwhelming gratitude to everyone who attends and makes the effort and time to learn together in this...
by Vanessa Ooms | Apr 28, 2019 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Affirmations as a Tool for Success Affirmations are powerful, but they are not magic. The Fairy Godmother doesn’t appear to transform our lives with a sparkly wand whenever things are tough, as most of us know. When we want to achieve something significant, for...
by Vanessa Ooms | Apr 28, 2019 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Liberation: Spiritual Freedom Now or Later Spiritual liberation is realization of our innermost essence, the Self. This can occur after death or even before the body and mind have disintegrated. The latter form of freedom is known as “living liberation.” If it...
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