The literal meaning of "yoga" is "union," "integration," "reconnection. " But in the context of practice, yoga is … - Rajmani Tigunait

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When you have it, you spend it. The mistake is to try to spend it when you haven't got it.

Rajmani Tigunait

The literal meaning of "yoga" is "union," "integration," "reconnection. " But in the context of practice, yoga is a way of gaining access to your own inner luminosity and becoming established in your essential self.

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We need to bring the spiritual dimension back into yoga and encourage students to look for teachings and practices that will take them to the next level.

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The human mind is scattered. We have become negligent about our distractions, inertia, confusion, doubt, fear, and anger.

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Humans have been riding a roller coaster of ups and downs for thousands of years. The yoga tradition, which started at least 5,000 years ago and has continued without interruption, has recorded all of the problems that humans face, and the methods and techniques to overcome those problems.

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Asana is a very important part of life. It keeps you healthy, strong, and energetic. And it enables you to discover and reclaim the innate wisdom of your body. But it is only after you rediscover the self-luminous nature of your own mind that you will begin to experience the true power of asana. That discovery comes from the meditative aspect of yoga.

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