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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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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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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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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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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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How are Shiva and Yoga related?

How are Shiva and Yoga related?

Sadhguru, how do you relate the concept of Shiva and Yoga ...

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What does the word ‘Yoga’ mean?

What does the word ‘Yoga’ mean?

So the word yoga means union. That you consciously obliterated the boundaries of your individuality. That is why you know a sense of union. We are anyway in union with the existence. The problem is, it’s not in our experience, because we are too caught up with our individual ...

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Sabyasachi, have you considered doing a yoga clothing line?

Sabyasachi, have you considered doing a yoga clothing line?

Namaskaram. Have you heard of LuluLemon? I’m from Canada. In North American have you heard of the LuluLemon, the yoga brand? Okay, so it’s all about sex appeal. Anyone who knows what LuluLemon is, will understand if not check it out. We really ...

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Plastic surgery

Plastic surgery

It’s about plastic surgery and yoga. So what I wanted to find out was, my cousin said that with the type of cesarean I had, to do plastic surgery in order to cut off the excess fat. For me, I just thought, I’m on the path of yoga, it doesn’t ...

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Is there chaos in yoga?

Is there chaos in yoga?

But Sadhguru, yoga often feels like a very rigorous discipline. Where does chaos fit into that? ...

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Are physical ailments cured by yoga?

Are physical ailments cured by yoga?

I was wondering if physical ailments are cured, or at least helped by yoga?   ...

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What happens if you learn yoga from an inexperienced teacher?

What happens if you learn yoga from an inexperienced teacher?

My question is about yoga and of course, ahead of international yoga day, we’re very privileged to have you here in Nairobi. My question is about the benefits of yoga which everybody talks about. And everybody knows that yoga has great benefits ...

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How did you discover yoga?

How did you discover yoga?

You were 13 when you first, quite accidentally, discovered yoga. Tell us how did you discover yoga?   ...

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What are the barriers in the path of devotion?

What are the barriers in the path of devotion?

Dr. Chopra, you have spoken about the different forms of yoga. The RajaYoga, the PapaYoga, the path of devotion. And we know that’s been spoken about in the Gita. So what’s so difficult? What is the barrier? That people haven’t seen it yet. ...

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Which is the best material for yoga mat?

Which is the best material for yoga mat?

Above all, when you’re doing yoga, your first relationship of being one, is with the earth. To be in touch with the earth is important. A proper yogi means - for Hatha Yoga, if you can afford to do this, you must make a room with packed mud, with packed clay. And on top of ...

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One day the whole world will do yoga

One day the whole world will do yoga

Thousands of years ago, when Adiyogi looked at or, transmitted the tools of transformation, which got labelled as yoga. When this was transmitted, Adiyogi firmly believed that one day the entire world will take to it. There are scraps of information here and there of him talking ...

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Is there an intersection of Technology and Yoga / Meditation?

Is there an intersection of Technology and Yoga / Meditation?

So, in today’s technological world, we know that artificial intelligence and robotics are taking over. Those are the cutting-edge technologies. So what is your take on the intersection of such technologies with the ancient practices such as meditation and yoga? ...

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How much time do we really have?

How much time do we really have?

Sadhguru, my question is about boundlessness. Earlier today you mentioned that there is something within us that is seeking to express in different ways and it comes as different forms. Every morning when I get up, there are always two voices at ...

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Most of the yoga being taught in the world is not right

Most of the yoga being taught in the world is not right

The Yoga you teach is so unique and powerful. Even though on the outside it looks similar to what I learnt elsewhere. What is the trick? ...

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What is samadhi?

What is samadhi?

I want to say that I am very previliged to finally see you in person. Your book ‘Mystics Musings’, which I read many years ago when I lost my brother, my younger brother. It was a great tragedy in the family and something that I was finding difficult to cope with. It gave ...