Saucha: The First Niyama And The Practice Of Purity
Saucha is the first niyama — the yogic practice of cleanliness in body, space, food, mind, and digital life. A full guide with a 7-day plan.
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Yoga Sutra 1.7: Pratyaksha Anumana Agama Explained
Yoga Sutra 1.7 names pratyaksha, anumana, and agama as the three valid means of knowledge. Here is what each pramana means and how to use them in practice.
Yoga Sutra 1.5: Klishta and Aklishta Vrittis Explained
Yoga Sutra 1.5 names the five vrittis and splits them into klishta (afflicted) and aklishta (unafflicted). Here is how the distinction reshapes practice.
Yoga Sutra 1.4: Vritti Sarupyam Itaratra Explained
Yoga Sutra 1.4 — vritti sarupyam itaratra — explains why the seer normally takes the shape of whatever the mind is doing, and what that means for daily practice.
Plavini Pranayama: The Floating Breath Technique Explained
Plavini pranayama is hatha yoga’s strangest breath: instead of inhaling, the practitioner swallows air into the stomach. Learn its origins, technique, anatomy, and modern safety considerations.