The Yoga World
Start your yoga journey at home with The Ultimate Guide to Starting Yoga at Home. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, this guide goes beyond physical postures, exploring yoga as a path to harmonizing mind, body, and spirit.
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Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar (सूर्य नमस्कार), or Sun Salutation, is a spiritual and physical practice that harmonizes the body, mind, and breath, aligning us with the cosmic energy of the sun—uniting strength, devotion, and inner peace.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga (अष्टाङ्ग योग)
Ashtanga Yoga, from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, guides you through ethical living, physical postures, breath control, and meditation — leading to inner peace and spiritual awakening.
The Story of Patanjali: The Sage Who Gave Yoga to the World
Sage पतञ्जलि (Patanjali), an incarnation of आदि शेष (Adi Shesha), gave the world the योगसूत्र (Yoga Sutras) — 196 aphorisms forming the foundation of classical yoga, outlining the eightfold path (अष्टाङ्ग योग), guiding seekers toward self-discipline, meditation, and enlightenment.
Shiva as the Adi Yogi (आदि योगी): The First Guru of Yoga
Shiva, the Adi Yogi (आदि योगी), is the first yogi who taught yoga to the Saptarishis (सप्तऋषि), sharing paths of spiritual growth like Hatha, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Kriya Yoga. His teachings guide seekers toward self-realization and inner balance.