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How to be a good yoga teacher?

How to be a good yoga teacher?

In today's world, yoga faces serious distortions. Delve into the significance of authentic classical Hatha Yoga, the deep connection it fosters with the cosmos, and the urgent need to preserve its essence. Understand why it's vital for future generations and what it truly means ...

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How do consecrated spaces impact us?

How do consecrated spaces impact us?

Ever wondered about the impact of consecrated spaces on our well-being? Join Sadhguru as he discusses the Dhyanalinga, Adiyogi Alayam, and the nuances of Hatha Yoga. Learn about the subtle energies that influence our experiences in these spaces and how they can offer support ...

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Is it possible to levitate?

Is it possible to levitate?

Levitation - is it mere myth or a profound reality? Sadhguru delves into the enigma of floating against gravity, sharing tales of Mayamma, a mysterious saint who was seen floating on ocean waves. While the marvels of defying gravity can captivate, Sadhguru emphasizes a deeper, ...

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What is classical Hatha Yoga?

What is classical Hatha Yoga?

The hatha yoga as we are teaching, this is not happening now, this has happened for millennia in this form. The practice as you see it – the mechanics of it – is simply the body. You have to breathe life into it, otherwise it will not become alive. This is why, in the traditions, ...

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Dhyanalinga: a space for effortless meditation

Dhyanalinga: a space for effortless meditation

Meditation is not concentration. Meditation is not contemplation. Meditation is not about calling for Gods. They [people] come here thinking they will sit [in Dhyanalinga] for five–ten minutes, they close their eyes, and they're gone for hours. This is simply because this is ...

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How to ‘be in the moment’?

How to ‘be in the moment’?

They say 'seize the moment'. How can we do that and live every second to the fullest? ...

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The power of your spine

The power of your spine

Questioner: Namaskram Sadhguru. Why are certain Yogic practices done in squatting posture? What is the significance of squatting in Yoga? ...

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Shiva as Ardhanarishwara – The story of Bhrigu

Shiva as Ardhanarishwara – The story of Bhrigu

The captivating story of Shiva as Ardhnarishwara. When his disciple, Bhrigu, one of the saptarishis, became very feminine because of his intense devotion to Shiva. He would go around Shiva 3 times first thing every morning. What happened when Parvati was irked that he was not ...

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Benefits of Surya Namaskar & Surya Kriya

Benefits of Surya Namaskar & Surya Kriya

Ha means Sun, Ta means Moon. So, without Sun & Moon, there is no Hata Yoga. Practice of #SuryaNamaskar activates the solar plexus and generates heat in the system. When we activate the Sun in the system, the body glows, and balances the glandular secretions. ...

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In classical yoga, why are there exactly 84 asanas?

In classical yoga, why are there exactly 84 asanas?

In Classical Yoga, practices are rooted in the system of Bhuta Shuddhi, handling the fundamental 5 elements. We are currently in the 84th creation. That's why 84 asanas. ...

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What is Kundalini Yoga?

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Sadhguru explains that the fundamental life force in the existence is referred as 'kundalini'. Kundalini Yoga in its essence is the most potent. If improperly handled it is also the most dangerous form of yoga. ...

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How to inspire your child to do yoga?

How to inspire your child to do yoga?

Sadhguru, in line with the yoga question, I remember for last year we concentrated on children. So, my question is what types of yoga can children do, and what are the benefits, specific benefits and how to inspire them? ...

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Why should one do sadhana (Yoga) everyday?

Why should one do sadhana (Yoga) everyday?

This is a profound talk, where Sadhguru tells us the fundamental purpose of Yoga. Now, it is scientifically proven fact, that the fundamentals of the activity of your brain, your chemistry, even the genetics can be altered by practicing different forms of Yoga. ...

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Bhuta Shuddhi – cleansing the five elements

Bhuta Shuddhi – cleansing the five elements

Bhuta Shuddhi is a process to cleanse the five elements within our system. Sadhguru explains that cleansing the five elements within is the basis for achieving ultimate health and wellbeing. ...

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What is Pyramid meditation?

What is Pyramid meditation?

Sadhguru explains the five different manifestations of prana (life energies). He explains that one of them, vyana, is in-charge of the preservative nature. The geometry of a pyramid is such, that it preserves the vyana, so anything kept in the pyramid will be preserved. He tells ...

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Shiva as Mrityunjaya: How Shiva Mastered Death

Shiva as Mrityunjaya: How Shiva Mastered Death

Eevery day you have free enlightenment, when you go to sleep. If you can sleep in a certain way, and come awake in a certain way, then one can achieve a state of turya, which means you have become deathless, or mrityunjaya. ...

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Kala – Shiva’s Most Fierce Dimension

Kala – Shiva’s Most Fierce Dimension

Of various forms of Shiva – the ‘Kala’ or ‘Mahakala’ is the most significant and fierce form. As ‘MahaKala’ – he is the Lord of Time. As ‘KaalBhairva’ – he is the destroyer of time. All physical existence happens within the ambit of Time. Once Time is destroyed ...

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Shiva as Kala Bhairava: How Shiva Stopped Time

Shiva as Kala Bhairava: How Shiva Stopped Time

What does Shiva's form as 'Kaal Bhairav' mean and what possibilities of life does it open if you have access to this dimension? Find out as Sadhguru narrates the story of how Markandeya escaped the clutches of death.... ...

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How Shiva overcame Kama

How Shiva overcame Kama

Sadhguru tells us about the God of kama, or the God of lust. He narrates the story of how shiva overcame lust. He tells two versions of the story, one general, told to people, and the other version, as told in the yogic culture. He tells us the basis of lust within us. ...

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The connection between Mahadev, Mountains & Music

The connection between Mahadev, Mountains & Music

Mohit Chauhan asks - I grew up in the hills in Himachal Pradesh and I'm extremely attached to the mountains and the beauty and the silence that I found out there. And of course a lot of inspiration came to me from Mahadev and Music. Would love if you can shed some light on ...

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Shiva as Somasundra: The story of Shiva-Parvati wedding

Shiva as Somasundra: The story of Shiva-Parvati wedding

Sadhguru tells us about Shiva's significant dimension as Soma, or Somasundara. Always intoxicated, and yet fully aware. Sadhguru narrates the story of Prvati's wedding with Shiva. ...

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Shiva as Bholenath: The story of Bhasmasura

Shiva as Bholenath: The story of Bhasmasura

Sadhguru narrates the intriguing story of a yogi Bhasmasura, who comes and asks Shiva for powers, "whatever he turns should turn into ashes". Sadhguru tells about Shiva's dimension as Bholenath. Without any discretion, Shiva grants to whoever asks. ...

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Shiva as Nataraja

Shiva as Nataraja

Sadhguru says, India is the only country, where gods must dance. He elaborates on that dimension of Shiva, as Nataraja - the king of dancers! Sadhguru explains how this relates to the 'dance of creation', which is also the terminology the scientists are using today. ...

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Why is Shiva always ash smeared?

Why is Shiva always ash smeared?

Sadhguru tells the story of a yogi, who did severe austerities, and lived a very pious life. He first went to only fruit diet, and then only leaf and root diet. Sadhguru tells, about how when Shiva saw this yogi falling prey to vanity, he took on the form of a yogi and appeared ...

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Shiva as Swayambhu: Why Shiva attacked Brahma

Shiva as Swayambhu: Why Shiva attacked Brahma

Sadhguru tells is about the significant dimension of Shiva - Swayambhu. He narrates the story - when Brahma created the creation. When Shiva saw so much suffering, he did not like the creation. He attacked Brahma.... Sadhguru also explains why Shiva is referred as the 'destroyer'... ...

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Sadhguru on Akka Mahadevi: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru on Akka Mahadevi: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru tells us the story of Akka Mahadevi, a woman saint, who defied a king, and walked naked out of her devotion for Shiva. Sadhguru also narrates a beautiful poem written by Akka Mahadevi. ...

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Sadhguru on Nandanar: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru on Nandanar: a Shiva devotee

Nandanar, was a Nayanar saint, who is venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is the only Dalit saint in the Nayanars. He is generally counted as the eighteenth in the list of 63 Nayanars. Like the other Nayanars, he was a devout devotee of Shiva. ...

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Sadhguru on Poosalar: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru on Poosalar: a Shiva devotee

Poosalar was an educated man, but remained poor by choice. He lived near modern day Chennai, and was an ardent devotee of Shiva. His most cherished desire was to build a temple for Lord Shiva. He started building the temple brick by brick in his heart - Sadhguru tells us the ...

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Sadhguru on Dasimayya: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru on Dasimayya: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru tells the fascinating story of Dasimayya. How Shiva himself came to his home and gave him a boon of 'akshaya', a pot of grains which will never go empty! ...

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Sadhguru on Allama Mahaprabhu: a Shiva devotee

Sadhguru on Allama Mahaprabhu: a Shiva devotee

Allama was devoted to the worship of Shiva. Sadhguru narrates the captivating story about the gentle yogi, when he was challenged by Yogi Siddhalinga, who was said to be over 280 years old and hard as a diamond. ...

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Can one realise without Yoga

Can one realise without Yoga

A seeker asks - "You have mentioned that Yoga accentuates your perceptions and through Yoga you reach the creator. Does that mean, those who do not learn or practice yoga cannot reach the creator? Is that so?" IN a short insightful response, Sadhguru tells us the meaning of the ...

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Shi-Va: God, Yogi, Idea – What is it?

Shi-Va: God, Yogi, Idea – What is it?

You said many times Shi-va means 'that which is not', then again there is, you know, Aadiguru, Adiyogi, the Shiva who lived in Kailash, who lived in Kashi. What is that like, what is 'that which is not', and what is this Shiva whom you talk as Adiyogi? ...