Vigyan Yoga

Let us first understand what insomnia is. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterised by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. People with insomnia often feel tired during the day and have difficulty concentrating. While the exact cause of insomnia is still unknown, experts…

अहिंसासत्यास्तेयब्रह्मचर्यापरिग्रहा यमाः ॥३०॥ 2.30 ahiṃsāsatyāsteyabrahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ अहिंसा-सत्य-अस्तेय-ब्रह्मचर्य-अपरिग्रहा यमाः​ – ahiṃsā-satya-asteya-brahmacarya-aparigrahā yamāḥ ahiṃsā (ahinsa)– non-violence; satya– truthfulness; asteya– non-stealing; brahmacarya (brahmacharya)– continence, control of the senses; aparigraha– non-hoarding; yamāḥ-control, morality, ethics Yama (control) includes non-violence (ahinsa), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (asteya), control of the senses (brahmacharya) and non-hoarding (aparigraha). Explanation: “Yama” means “to control.” Here it could also…

Yoga Sutra, an ancient Indian text, is a philosophical guide to using meditation as a means to achieve Moksha or liberation from the cycle of life and death. Abhyasa means “practise” or “to do something repeatedly.” Abhyas is defined in the Yoga Sutra as the continuous effort to attain steadiness of mind. The process of…

Migraine and heart problems are seen a lot in men but regular pranayama practice can get rid of these diseases. So, lets focus on some helpful breathing techniques : 1.Ujjayi Pranayama Ujjayi Pranayama helps in maintaining peace of mind and warmth in the body. Benefits: Increases the ability to concentrate. Increases internal energy and makes…

How does a person introduce himself? They usually mention their name’, place of work and designation etc. This is a reasonable manner to define one’s identity. But when one starts believing in all these identities as himself and acts according to them, then we call it ‘ego’. There is no limit to our conscious form…

What is the mind? Our mind is the origin and collection of our thoughts, attachments, assumptions, prejudices, emotions and addictions. Since these factors vary from person to person, it’s natural that different people will have unique mindsets which cause them to think and react differently. How is it formed? The mind is the connection between…

What is anxiety and how is it created? Everyone has desires. The desire to fulfil them is what keeps us moving forward in life. We set goals, achieve them and then move on to other goals. But, this is easier said than done. In the pursuit of goals, there are many situations where the idea…

What is Kaivalya? The ultimate aim of yoga is the attainment of salvation or Kaivalya or Moksha. Kaivalya has been called by many names in all religious texts such as Mukti, Moksh, Kaivalya, Apvarga, Paramgati etc. Moksha is a state where the soul is freed from the cycle of birth and death. After that, the…

Kriya Yoga Kriya Yoga is meant for ordinary seekers who cannot practise samadhi directly, whose mind is still restless, lacks concentration and who are surrounded by Panchakelesha (five afflictions) like Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (ego), Raag (attachment), Dwesh (aversion), Abhinivesh (fear of death). The five afflictions keep living beings tied to the worldly cycle. There are…

What is Sattva Guna? Sattva is one of the three gunas in Hindu and Sankhya philosophy. In Sanskrit it means “light,” “goodness” and “purity”. Those who practice sattva nourish their bodies with pure substances and engage in the practice of purification. This may include a sattvik diet, asana, pranayama, and asana practice. Sattvic food can…