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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 can also be called as Ashtanga Yoga or Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga. So lets understand what is Raja Yoga or Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga in brief: Raja literally means 'king' or 'royal'. Raja Yoga may refer to one of the paths of Yoga amongst the 4 valid paths; the other 3 paths being Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga . But in reality it is the culmination of all Yogic disciplines and efforts. So Raja Yoga actually refers to the highest states of Yoga. Patanjali, was a great sage who systematized the entire path of Yoga in his 195 sutras . And, in this way he has contributed to the human society this great work on spirituality and human psychology. Raja Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga consis...

The emphasis is on the attitude and on consciousness. Maintaining a certain attitude constantly leads to a corresponding awareness which again leads to being established in this awareness at the time. That is why being involved in work is qualified by the statement “a right attitude”. Work by itself is not what is suggested . To turn this work into worship will require change in the attitude. The usual suggestions here are faith, duty, service and concentration. This immediately puts the mind in a different state. There is a worshipful attitude, dedication and much spiritual gain. In fact one who has reached such state and remains all the time in this state can very well claim the highest achievement for himself, i.e., self-actualization. Do it - Why do we go on talking about right and wrong; good and evil? Newton talking about his work said it is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Those who talk of right or wrong spend 99% in talking and 1% implementing. The Gita wants us to work ...

Dear Yoga friends, It is the 20th day of our Yoga Teacher Training Course , here in the lush green mountains of Brazil/Brasil.  And everyday is a long day filled with mental and physical yoga techniques. The students are going through a deep transformation at all the levels of their personality . It is a profound experience, living here up on the mountains, meditating and practicing, listening to philosophy and eating a healthy diet. It is a wonderful challenge, to bring a powerful and long lasting change. And it is in process :-) From left to right: Jeenal, Cindy, Alice, Maria, Karine, Mariana, Damian & Daniel Sitting: Luciana, Marli and Ana All the participants have finished with their Yoga lesson plans and presentations. They have also experienced taking a 20 mins yogic relaxation class. Yesterday, Damian was the last but not the least to conduct his class on relaxation techniques. His words flowed like a soothing river, with so much serenity, with many colors and emotions, and...

Wise Living Yoga Academy is happy to announce different levels of Yoga Teacher Training Courses  which will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Bali, Indonesia & Minas Gerais, Brazil . Only old students (those who have completed successfully a 200 hours Course with Wise Living Yoga Academy) can directly apply for the Advanced 300 hours Teacher Training . But  anyone can apply for the Advanced 500 hours Teacher Training by attending first a 200 hours and then completing the next 300 hours in the subsequent weeks or according to our calendar of courses . Please check below all scheduled programs for the year of 2013 and the respective deadlines for registration if you want to pay less by availing of our early bird discounted fees : Yoga Teacher Training Courses in 2013 200 Hours Certification Programs Minas Gerais, Brazil January-Feb...

A considerable amount of confusion seems to prevail in the minds of many who come to this Institute (The Yoga Institute of Santacruz) for the study of Yoga. Unless such persons help themselves to remove many inhibitions, there is little scope for them to realize true Yoga. When one wants to study Yoga, it is not for him to decide what is Yoga.   Shri Yogendraji - Founder of The Yoga Institute of Santacruz, Mumbai - India First , many already hold preconceived notions incompatible with genuine Yoga which they are incapable of modifying in spite of all proof to the contrary.   Second , there is something like craze or greed to know more and more practices without appropriate habituation to what has already been learnt under conditions required by Yoga. Third , there is confusion in the mind of many who suffer from distractions and inhibitions common to the modern life and who remain subconsciously unwilling to follow Yoga under the requirements of its study.   Fourth , all are in a hurry...

Isn’t It !? Ignite the fires, Strike up the band, Cleansing all thoughts, May I now stand? In bright sunshine, Or through waters clear, Free from pain, Of doubt or fear. Let no shadow be cast, Nor dullness grow, From deep within, Small seeds I sow. The path leads on, How it calls to me, Poised to follow, A dream set free. Here in this moment, Less the future and past, I acknowledge all failings, And release them at last, Unchained from deep anguish, How it tour at my soul, No bindings or shackles, Whole again I unfurl. As onward I journey, Baggage I leave well behind, Stepping out from the darkness, To myself... I shall find. JoMcP Nov 2012 " This Poem is dedicated to the Chiang Mai Yoga Teacher Training group of November 2012. It is a thank you to Daniel and Jeenal for their time, effort and encouragement throughout the training. It is also dedicated to the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, without which none of us would be on this particular path. Thank you all for making my time with y...

Fitness is not just getting yourself a gym membership. Fitness is achieved when body, mind and soul are all well integrated. And Yoga is the only answer and solution. So before your body and mind starts to wither and give up make Yoga your lifelong companion. By Jeenal Mehta – Yoga Educator Article published in magazine Life Positive in 11/2008 When your body starts to get regular aches and pains, when your mind gets in a habit of accumulating negativity and stress and you no more feel energetic, joyful and healthy, then you are running towards danger. Danger of falling in prey of diseases that traps your life in this vicious cycle. If your body is showing symptoms of fatigue, reduced memory, uncontrolled obesity or mental imbalance or any other such ill signs then you should soon question yourself. Are you fit enough to save your life? The fact is that constant strain and stress can damage the biological system considerably and affect the efficiency in normal dealings of life. Modern ...