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Repost from the Official Website of B.K.S. Iyengar: “It is said that Lord Vishnu was once seated on his couch, Lord Adisesa (the Lord of Serpents) watching the enchanting dance (tandava nrtya) of Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu was so absorbed in the dance movements that His body began to vibrate to the rhythm of Lord … Read moreThe Legend of Sage Patanjali
Patanjali Yoga Sutra The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi) can be traced to their philosophical roots in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. In the Yoga Sutra each limb is precisely outlined and described as a method for cutting through avidya, ignorance, and developing vivikah khyateh, discerning vision, that … Read moreYoga Sutra of Patanjali
“All learning is good if it can ever guide man Godward” ~ Sri Ramakrishna Delighted to return to my alma mater, New York University, to give a talk and workshop at the NYU Hindu Center about the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The 8 limbs of yoga … Read moreAshtanga Yoga Talk and Workshop @ NYU Hindu Center