Raga: The Third Klesha and the Pull of Attachment
Raga, the third klesha in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, is the mind’s clinging to pleasure. Learn what it means, how it shows up in modern life, and the practices that loosen its grip.
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Asmita: The Second Klesha and the Trap of Ego
Asmita is the second klesha — the false identification of pure awareness with mind and ego. Here’s how it shows up on the mat and how Patanjali’s framework loosens it.
Avidya: The First Klesha and Root of All Suffering
Avidya — spiritual ignorance — is named in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as the first klesha and the root cause of all suffering. A complete guide to its meaning, daily manifestations, and how yoga practice gradually dissolves it.
Nadi Shodhana: A Complete Guide to Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana — alternate nostril breathing — is the most reliably calming technique in pranayama. This complete guide covers the science, step-by-step instructions, variations, and a four-week build-up plan.
Yoga for Tech Neck: A Therapeutic Guide With a 15-Minute Sequence
Tech neck is the postural cost of long screen days. This therapeutic yoga guide covers the five movement patterns you need, a 15-minute sequence, breathwork, and the habits that make it stick.