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We are often conscious of a certain habit pattern that has become a part of our life. We may, for example, be vaguely conscious of our habit of hurrying away with things, or our habit of procrastination, etc. We realize the consequences of some of these wrong habits. We even....

Very many saffron robed Sanyasis (a Hindu ascetic) in India don their clothes with motives – unconnected with spiritual interests. Sometimes it is the gain of material objects, at other times success in an undertaking – mostly a selfish utilitarian goal. Whereas religion and spirituality command total disinterest towards worldly objects,....

How does one select the right type of Asanas? The Yogi borrowed heavily from Nature because of his proximity to forests, mountains and caves. However he was judicious in his selection. He preferred to learn from the relaxed crocodile rather than from the rabbit or the inquisitive dog (although these....

The ultimate purpose of pedagogy, the science of teaching, is the attainment of human maturity.  It is this that distinguishes this art from other disciplines, distinctly defining it in its own essence.  Maturity is obtained by different traditions of education all over the world.  Nowhere does it achieve greater results....

Dear friends,  Namaste! Almost all my life I have eaten pure Ayurvedic food. Being an Indian, born in a traditional family and also being a Yoga Teacher the Ayurvedic food suits my mind, body and my lifestyle. It was a fortune that I have learnt so much with my mother.....

Dear Yoga Enthusiasts, If you are interested in studying Classical Yoga, but are still not sure if you can handle a trip to India, this is a perfect opportunity for you. Wise Living Yoga Academy is a centre of Classical Yoga located in the outskirts of Chiang Mai, in the....

Grapes Are Sour? “The fox who longed for grapes, beholds with pain The tempting clusters were too high to gain; Grieved in his heart he forced a careless smile, And cried ,‘They’re sharp and hardly worth my while”   The Fox and the Grapes (example of not true detachment) “This....

“Practice makes a man perfect” – This is true of Yoga studies as well. In fact, the role of perseverance is pivotal here. Because after stalling the flow of one’s biological and psychological energy, from getting dissipated in mundane objectives, one has to direct it to better purposes. There is....

Understanding Yoga as on of the Indian systems of philosophy; Understanding Yoga as a path for Self-realization; Understanding Yoga as way of life; Understanding Yoga in its entirety (not just taking one part of it). All of the above is meant when we say Classical or Traditional Yoga. Raja Yoga....

Three attitudes prevent us from receiving a continual flow of blessings. They are compared to three ‘pots’: – a full pot, – a pot with poison in it, and – a pot with a hole in the bottom. The pot that’s filled to the brim is like a mind full....