How yoga is different than any other forms of exercise and its holistic in nature. 

Understanding sleep, importance and the power of YogNidra.

We’re going to begin a journey inward, peeling back the layers to discover who we truly are. Today, we're talking about something called the koshas. It's a word you might have heard in a yoga class, but what does it really mean? The koshas are a concept from Vedantic philosophy, an ancient tradition from India that dates back thousands of years. Koshas are Sheaths or Layers. 

Closing on the conversation with Adarsh on partner of Abhayasa (Practice) - VAIRAGYA ( non- attachment)

Today we are in conversation with him once more exploring the concept of abhayasa.

Welcome to "KARUNA - Yoga with Compassion," your weekly journey into the heart of ancient wisdom for modern times. Today, we reach the summit of our exploration into Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. We've traversed the ethical foundations of the Yamas and Niyamas, the physical discipline of Asana, the breath control of Pranayama, the withdrawal of senses in Pratyahara, the concentration of Dharana, and the meditation of Dhyana. And now, we arrive at the culmination: Samadhi.

What is Meditation? In its essence, meditation is the deliberate focusing of attention. It's a practice of training the mind to achieve a state of relaxed awareness, clarity, and inner calm. It's not about stopping thoughts, but rather changing our relationship with them – observing them without judgment or getting carried away.

Today we're delving into a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of the Ashtanga Yoga journey: the Sixth Limb, Dharana.

Your weekly deep dive into ancient wisdom for modern living. I'm your host, Kiran Adibahtla , and today, we're not just exploring a concept; we're crossing a critical threshold in our understanding of yoga. We're stepping onto the path where the physical practice, the asanas we often associate with yoga, begins its profound transformation into something deeply, intimately internal.

Speaking about the art and science of breath control. And shared 2”3 basic breathing techniques.