Yoga Sutra 1.9: Vikalpa Explained
A clear, practitioner-focused guide to Yoga Sutra 1.9 — what vikalpa means, how it differs from misperception, and how to work with verbal delusion in your practice.
yogajala Staff
Surya Bhedana Pranayama: Complete Guide to Solar Breath
Surya Bhedana Pranayama, the “solar piercing breath,” is a classical pranayama practice in which breath is drawn in exclusively through the right nostril to ignite the body’s solar energy. In this guide you will learn what Surya Bhedana means, how to practise it step by step, who should approach it with caution, and how it … Read more
Tapas: The Yoga Niyama of Discipline and Inner Fire
Tapas — the third niyama in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras — is the disciplined inner heat that fuels transformation. Learn what tapas means, how to cultivate it, and how to avoid mistaking austerity for self-punishment.
Yoga Sutra 1.8: Viparyaya & The Vritti Of Misconception
Patanjali’s Sutra 1.8 defines viparyaya — misconception — and shows how false cognition shapes both yoga practice and daily life.
Why Most People With Arthritis Still Avoid Yoga, According to New Systematic Review
A new 2026 systematic review in Rheumatology International maps why people with arthritis avoid yoga — and which class features turn sceptics into regulars.