Matsyasana – The Story of Manu and Matsya
This story is of the first incarnation of Vishnu, the Preserver, the inspiration for the pose Matsyasana. Excerpts from the book The Stories Behind the Poses, by Dr. Raj Balkaran.
Throne Pose (Bhadrasana) – the Poise, Power and Humility of the Goddess Durga
This excerpt is from the book “The Stories Behind the Poses”, by Dr. Raj Balkaran, shared with permission by the author. Illustration by Devika Menon. Dr. Raj Balkaran will feature this and other stories at the upcoming SOYA Annual Retreat, June 2-4, 2022. We...
What Is a Spiritual Approach to Hatha Yoga?
This is article is shared by Gyandev McCord of the Ananda Yoga® tradition. We are excited to welcome Nayaswami Gyandev for the 27th Anniversary of the SOYA Annual Retreat in Sorrento, BC this June 3-5, 2022. Pick up your copy of his book Spiritual Yoga: Awakening to...
The Farmer, the Ghost, and the Guru
The Farmer, the Ghost, and the Guru: A parable about the mind as told by Hirdaya, a bhakti yoga practitioner. This parable was shared with her from her Guru, Swami Shyam of the Kulu Valley in India. Many years ago a farmer with too many tasks to manage on his own,...
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