Our ancient Indian texts are a fascinating representative of the times when they were created and an indication of the highly evolved, peaceful and healthful life that people likely lived at the time. Sutra of course means a thread or a common theme that runs through something. In the literary context the sutras are records or manuals relating to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism ...
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Parikarma Mudita & Parikarma Upeksha: The Final Life Lessons
My last two blog posts were about Parikarma Maitri and Parikarma Karuna, which to mind provide valuable pointers for ways to conduct oneself and to live life. As maitri is the attribute that teaches us to be happy in the happiness of others, karuna is about igniting genuine empathy for others. The two other Parikarmas (desirable or sublime attitudes to imbibe) are Mudita and Up...
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The Concept of Parikarma – Parikarma Maitri
My quest to delve deeper into the practice of yoga has a dual purpose; to become a more complete yogi for students and myself, and to attain a higher understanding of the best practices of living life in general. When I came across the term Parikarma in connection with others such as Maitri, Upeksha, Mudita and Karuna, I was obviously intrigued. What we commonly understand by t...
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Top Recommended Yoga Books For Beginners
In my own personal quest to be a better, more evolved yogi and efforts to offer more meaningful yoga training to my students, I am constantly exploring concepts and imbibing knowledge relating to yoga. I feel that delving into this chosen discipline of mine helps me grow as a person and permits me to offer more value to those that trust me to teach them. So I have decided to cr...
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