Is Yoga Really Beyond Asanas?

One sentence that I have heard countless times over the last decade is this: “Yoga is way beyond asanas.” At this point, it almost feels like a slogan. When someone says yoga, another person immediately replies, “But yoga is much more than stretching.” Someone posts a picture in a yoga pose, and the comments are … Read more

Why Yoga Begins with Suffering, Not Happiness

On the first day of college, I walked into the classroom without many thoughts. In fact, there was nothing happening in my mind at all. No excitement, no nervous anticipation, no grand expectations. I sat on the first bench, mostly out of habit. It was a small class, only twelve students. Already different from what … Read more

What Is The Foundation of Yoga? Understanding 3 Gunas, Integrity, and Ethics

We all have seen so many posts and pictures of people practicing yoga asanas, such beautifuland intimidating postures that make you want to try the pose, and at the same time make youwonder if you’re as fit or as dedicated as them to be able to do those postures. It’s true that yoga requires consistency, … Read more