Questions tagged [yogi]
A yogi is a practitioner of yoga. The term "yogi" is used broadly to refer to sannyasi or practitioners of meditation in a number of Indian religions.
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What food is suggested for Yogi?
For spiritual progress I want to know the role of food intake. Which type of food is suggested in scriptures for one who want to approach the path of Yoga? In other words, do Shastras recommend or ...
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Did ancient Yogis float in the air and what is the method to do it?
"In Ancient India Yogis used to float in the Air" I am not sure about this statement but I heard people who have more concentration (possibly through Yoga) floated wherever they wanted.
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Why do Sannyasis avoid looking at women?
I have seen many Sannyasis (especially Swaminarayan) that don't look at women unless it's by accident. What is the cause behind this aversive behavior?
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Lord Shiva as Adi Yogi taught Yoga to seven sages and in turn these seven sages spread across the world. Is this theory a new look to our mythology?
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is well known for his Isha Foundation and his yogic practices.
He came up with a theory, a seemingly new one regarding Lord Shiva and the origin of yoga in India.
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Siddhi Of Assuming Any Form You Wish
Seeking some factual info re supernatural abilities. So guys so while trying to awkwardly write an answer on here yesterday I referenced Hindu text Uddhav Gita. In particular the Krishn dialogue in ...
