Ayurveda recommends a daily ritual or dinacharya to strengthen our immunity and increase our vital energy. The morning routine is especially important because it conditions the rest of the day. There are of course variationsLa suite…
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Yama – Satya
Satya is the second Yama (observance) cited by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. We saw in the first article of our exploration of Yama and Niyama that Ahimsa – non-violence and compassion – is theLa suite…
Daily Yoga
Beyond techniques and philosophy, Yoga is above all an art of living, the fusion of knowledge and practice. It is a path of holistic self-knowledge, combining physical, energetic, psycho-emotional and spiritual aspects. Yoga allows usLa suite…
Yama – Ahimsa
Ahimsa the first and most important yama because all the others follow from it. It is also the most difficult to practice comprehensively. Manu specifies in his laws that it is the highest means ofLa suite…
Yama and Niyama
The first member (anga) of Ashtanga Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, Yama , literally means observance, refraining, duty. This is the base, with Niyama (disciplines and restrictions) on which the restLa suite…
Preparation for Pranayama
Before diving into the different techniques of Pranayama, it is important to review the physical aspects of breathing and the subtle aspects of Prana. It is necessary to cover the essential preparatory aspects before movingLa suite…
