Author: Yogi Ashish

Jnana is a Sanskrit word meaning knowledge or wisdom, and bhumikas refers to stages or levels. Jnana Bhumikas are the levels of knowledge or stages of wisdom that, when …

Chakras are actually the focal point that lies in the subtle body. In the yogic tradition, the subtle body is one of Three Bodies beyond the physical gross body …

Among the various systems of Hindu philosophy, the Yoga system explains personality through the concept of Swabhava (innate behaviour), as outlined in the scriptures. This behaviour is considered the …

Jalandhara Bandha, or the throat lock, is a traditional practice in Hatha Yoga where the chin is tucked toward the chest while holding the breath. This action lightly compresses …

Originally developed as a system of spiritual practices, today hatha yoga has become a mind-body exercise. Not only it enhances strength, flexibility, and balance; the effects of Hatha yoga …

Prakriti and Vikriti are fundamental concepts in Ayurveda that help understand an individual’s inherent constitutional body type and their current state of health. These concepts are used to promote …