Yoga concepts
Abhyasa and Vairagya: Practice and Non-Attachment in Yoga
Abhyasa and vairagya are paired concepts in the Yoga Sutras, commonly discussed as practice and non-attachment or dispassion. Read together,…
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Yoga concepts
Prakriti and Purusha: Reading Two Important Concepts in Classical Yoga
Prakriti and purusha are central terms in the philosophical setting of classical Yoga. A useful first distinction is that prakriti…
Yoga concepts
Prana and Pranayama: Traditional Language, Breathing, and Modern Claims
Prana and pranayama are related terms, but they are not interchangeable. Prana is often explained through traditional ideas of vital…
Yoga concepts
Chakras in Yoga: Traditional Models and Modern Wellness Claims
Chakras are discussed in South Asian religious and yogic traditions through models of the subtle body. Modern yoga classes and…
Yoga concepts
Dharana vs Dhyana: Concentration and Meditation in the Yoga Sutras
Dharana and dhyana are often introduced in English as concentration and meditation. That comparison is a starting point, not a…