Questions tagged [yoga]
Yoga (Sanskrit: योग) are the physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that aim to transform body and mind.
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What is the story of origin of Yoga?
There is a story about the origin of yoga by Maharishi Patanjali and how he gave the knowledge of Yoga to mankind.
What is that story and what is the significance of it?
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Which scripture or book is the origin of the Surya Namaskara asanas?
In which scripture (not of Kaliyuga), Surya Namaskara (12 steps asana) is mentioned? I have checked Hatha yoga Pradipika and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, but nowhere Surya Namaskara is mentioned.
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What are the basic rules for Nirahara Samyama?
I read some where that Vedic science even gives us the choice of living without food. This can be achieved through a yogic process called Nirahara Samyama by which we learn to awaken our bio memory to ...
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Who are the Visaraga Yogis condemned by the Vaikhanasas?
As I discuss in this answer, one of the early movements that was important to the development of Vaishnavism was the ancient Pancharatra movement, whose sacred texts consisted of detailed procedures ...
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When exactly do we use different mudras?
I have come across different types of mudras which are basically used for channelizing energy within our body but my question is:
Do we make use of all these mudras only during meditation or can we ...
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What are the symptoms for kundalini awakening?
Kundalini can be achieved by different means (yoga or devotion or deep thinking).
Are there any symptoms or experiences the human undergoes before kundalini awakening? If yes, then what are the ...
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Why does Adi Shankaracharya say magical powers can only be obtained through the Vedas?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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What magical powers are obtained from the Amalaka plant?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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What significance (if any) does 21st June have for Yoga?
The International yoga day is celebrated on the 21st of June which is the longest day in the year. I was wondering if this day, being the summer solstice, had any special significance related to Yoga?
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How does the Vaishnava commentators interpret 'NAda-Upasana' prescribed in Srimad-Bhagavatam?
Srimad-Bhagavatam is treated as a scripture praising Lord Hari and showing the path of Devotion.
The 12th Canto (Chapter 6, Slokas 37-38) advise the anAhata-nAda upasana as a way of reaching the ...
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Can a lady undergoing menstruation period do yoga?
I heard that a lady undergoing menstruation should not do yoga.
My doubt is can a lady during her menstruation do yoga or not?
If no then after how many days she can be able to do yoga?
If yes, ...
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What is the distinction between yoga as Astika vs Nastika?
There are 6 orthodox (astikas) darshanas, very good explained in Keshav question here.
At same time, yoga is based mostly on agamas or tantras, and other kind of writtings:
Trika philosophy have ...
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What are the teachings of Sri Gorakhnath?
Gorakhnath is a famous yogi from the Nath sampradaya. He is also known as Goraksha natha.
What were his main teachings?
And, besides the Goraksha Samhita, what are the other main works by him?
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Which scriptures define the science of Mudras? And what are they used for?
It would be great to also have some reference to translations (if any) in english or hindi of the scriptures which deal with the science of mudras.
Also would like to know what different purpose the ...
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Some more questions on the Atman
This is a third question in a series of questions essentially about being able to see the Atman.
In the previous question I basically asked if being able to see (experience) the divinity of the Atman ...
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What is the story of Sri shankar purushottam teertha?
Famous guru in the siddha yoga line of sri narAyaNa tIrtha
What was his life story and teaching
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Scriptural basis for Ramakrishna's claim about 'inner nerve of memory' (medhā nāḍī)
In The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna / Volume 1 / Rules for Householders and Monks, Ramakrishna Paramahansa makes the following claim.
MAHIMA:
Sir, why does a man become deluded by worldly ...
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Before taking Samadhi Dnyaneshwar did follow Ashtangyoga?
Ashtangyoga contains 8 parts in yoga. Ashta means 8.
Ashtangyoga - Yam Niyam Aasan Pranayam Pratyahar Dharana Dhyan Samadhi
These are eight parts of Ashtangyoga. The saint Dnyaneshwar has taken ...
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What are the symbolisms associated with the fingers of the hands?
I read somewhere recently that with your palm facing you and going clockwise (anti-clockwise if left hand), starting from the middle finger, the Panchabhuta in order of creation are represented. To be ...
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Daily practice of a Kundalini yogi
What are the daily rituals/practices to be performed by an already Kundalini activated person.
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kamajayi mudra and it's implications on celibacy
how can I use kamajayi mudra to become a means of aid in my celibacy?can i use it in the course of simple breathing meditation..or do i have to do a separate kind of affirmation meditation?
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Which characters in Mahabharata and Mahabharata war are fit in definition of 'Yoga'
Definition of Yoga as Defined by Bhagwan Shri Krishna in Bhagwad Gita Chapter 2 verse 48 is
योगस्थ कृरु कर्माणि सङ्गंत्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय |
सिद्ध्यासिध्यो समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते||२.४८||
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What are some breathing techniques or pranayama mentioned by Vivekananda
I was going through the book, "Raj Yoga" by vivekanada, and i found a breathing technique, where he mentions that the practitioner should inhale for 4 beats, hold the breath for 8, and exhale for 4 ...
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Is Maricha a yogi?
Maricha in Ramayana becomes deer. Is it due to his power of yoga? If not, how he attains such body?
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Raja/Hatha yogi or yoginis mukthi should be through brahmarandhra?
Is it mentioned anywhere in the scripture that Yogis and Yoginis who follow Hath/Raja yoga mukthi should be through brahmarandhra/sahasrara?
If there is no sign should we conclude that they will be ...
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What are the contributions of all seven disciples of Adiyogi?
Please explain the contributions of all seven disciples of Adiyogi and what were their identity in western world . Kindly answer with available proofs.
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does all three bodies cease to exist in turiya?
does all three bodies cease to exist/merge with brahman in turiya state? If so, is it not possible for astral travel or projection since subtle body no longer exists, but merges with brahman?
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What are the main differences between pranotthana and kundalini?
I have basic understanding of what the Kundalini Shakti is but there is another energy that starts from mooladhara and ascends the spinal cord via pingala nadi, it is known as pranotthana.
My ...
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What is the view of shankara vedantins on kundalini yoga?
There is a book which deals with spiritual pursuit of one of the pontiff of the sringeri sankara mutt
He has discussed his experiences on various subjects including kundalini yoga in this book
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Are there ways to count tithis that differs from traditional astrology?
Are there some text (specially tantras, agamas, nigamas, others) which explain how to count tithi in a different way to Vedic Jyotish?
Traditionally, fortnight start day after purnima (full moon) or ...
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What scriptures describe the Videha and Prakritilaya states of the Yoga school?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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Hasta Mudra done with the left hand affects the right side of the body and vice versa- I need a scriptural proof for this statement
"Hasta Mudra done with the left hand affects the right side of the body and vice versa"
The Yogaguru Swami Ramdev had said that once on TV while taking a Yoga class.
Now, this is something that we ...
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What is the difference between Meditation and Penance?
People doing Penance are in meditation posture.
Meditating people are also in same posture.
Penance have goals to achieve and Meditators have goals like controlling mind and thoughts,etc,...
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Dvādashānta in which direction from the tip of the nose?
As verse 24 of Vijnabhairav Tantra says:
Bhairava says: Para devi or Highest Sakti who is of the nature of visarga goes on (ceaselessly) expressing herself upward (urdhve) (from the centre of the ...
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Do any scriptures mention which yoga asanas should be performed everyday?
Do Patanjali's yoga aphorisms or any other scriptures mention anything about which yoga asanas we should practice everyday?
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Do Vedas teach Yogasana? If so, what are the good sources to learn it?
As the question states, do Vedas teach Yogasana? If so, what are the good sources to learn the asanas?
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Why yoga discourages cold water bath in the morning but many hindus do it as a part of their devotion/purification?
Texts like Gherenda Samhita discourage activities like fasting, taking bath in the morning, long travel(pilgrimage) etc which are in opposition with what other worships recommend. Why is that?
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What does Patanjali say about benefits of Tribandh Pranayama?
I want to know what Patanjali says about benefits of Pranayama. I do not trust videos and articles about it.As they mostly talk about what they think ..
I want the verses explaining the benefits of ...
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Is the shower into 72000 nadis repeatable?
Suppose a person has Kundalini activated and crossed all chakras and reached sahasrara. Then a shower will happen and flow through all 72000 nadis of the yogi.
Does the shower happen only at first ...
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Prana in hands while meditating?
While trying a certain breathing technique while meditating a few weeks ago, I began feeling a peculiar sensation in my hands. It felt like an internal buzzing or as if my hands were filled with light....
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Why do seeing Devas, Yaksas, Raksasas, Gandharvas is obstruction to an yogi?
Vayu purana says that seeing Devas, Yaksas, Raksasas, Gandharvas etc., is a sign of obstruction to yoga.
Why is it? All of them are divine beings and why it can't be a sign of yoga instead of sign ...
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Is Hatha Yoga Pradipika an authentic hindu text?
Is Hatha Yoga Pradipika an authentic Hinduism text as Pathanjali Yoga Sutras, Vivekananda Raja Yoga etc.,?
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Can one sit in a Yogic posture (Asana) when not performing spiritual activities like meditation?
Can one sit in an asana (e.g. half-lotus / full lotus) in a non-meditative context such as when using the computer / browsing the internet? Or is it an offense?
I tried to search online but found ...
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What is angamardana yoga system?
I would like to know specific details about angamardana yoga. Things I am interested in knowing about it are:
Basic info about angamardana system for a beginner.
Postures/poses associated with it.
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How does alberuni's translation of patanjali's yoga sutras differ from traditional yoga sutras?
Wikipedia says that there is difference between the translation of alberuni and actual text. While some changes were introduced by alberuni because of Islam,
How is the philosophy of both different?
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Where can I get books written by Brahmananda Saraswati?
Brahmananda Saraswati was the pontiff of jyotir math of Uttarakhand. He had taught yoga to famous personalities like Mahesh Yogi.
which are the books written by him?
where can I download or ...
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Sadhana Bakthi and Bakthi Yoga
There are types of Bakthis. What is Sadhana Bakthi? Will this come under Bakthi Yoga?
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Do gods need to come back to earth Chakra in order to procreate?
Do gods need to come back to earth root Chakra in order to procreate? For those who have become turiya/equal of gods, is procreation is possible or not without coming back?
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Which body can become smallest of the small after attaining anima siddi?
Anima is one of the eight siddhis and is generally defined as
Aṇimā: reducing one's body to the size of an atom
To which body, the anima siddhi occurs?
I mean whether the physical body of the ...
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Does tapasya remove even dhatus?
Tapasya cleanses body of all toxins, especially solid, liquid, fat, pitta and kapha natured, (as well as perhaps nadis as well, though I'm not sure about this) by Divine purifying rays of the Sun, so ...
