My Studies with Srivatsa Ramaswami
by Steve Brandon
I first heard of Srivatsa Ramaswami as a student on PP10 when I read his book ‘The Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga’. I have read this book many times and like its clear and direct presentation. Some years later I bought Ramaswami’s book ‘Yoga for the Three Stages of [...]
Asana evolved as an integral part of the spiritual practice of Yoga. The path was oriented towards spiritual knowledge. Purification of the body/mind complex were necessary accomplishments to attain this end. So asana has a crucial role to play in Yoga. The main benefits are:
· Physical health
· Freedom from illness
· The ability to sit for long periods in [...]
In Yoga, mitahara means moderation in food. It is a tapas of Kriya Yoga and Krishnmacharya includes it as a yama in Ashtanga yoga. In the Hathayogapradipika it says that ‘The Siddhas know that among yamas a moderate diet is the most important.’ HYP 1:38. HYP lists overeating as one of the six causes by [...]
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