Performing venerations for your Ancestors is one of the simplest and most rewarding spiritual practices you can adopt. It is appropriate for any religion (or non-religious persons), even if it is not a concept you are familiar with. Most people will likely find that this practice is more tangible than some others, as the spiritsContinue reading “Ancestral Veneration”
Author Archives: Savitur Yoga
Meditation
The benefits of meditation are well known, but why is this practice so integral to religious and spiritual communities all over the world? The foundational purpose of meditation is much greater than would readily appear. For the non-initiate, meditation might amount to 5 minutes, once every so often, to “de-compress”, “relax”, “go within”, etc. WhileContinue reading “Meditation”
Jyotish: Proof of God
Astrology: Fact or Fiction? The way astrology has been presented in the West leaves little room for faith in its credibility as a science. Sure, it may be a passing interest for you – you have a small sense of wonder if it could really be true – but, as a discerning person of aContinue reading “Jyotish: Proof of God”
Ayurveda and the Doshas
If you’ve ever wondered if ancient Yogic wisdom has any insight into appropriate lifestyle choices—look no further than Ayurveda. Translated from Sanskrit as the ‘science of life’, Ayurveda is a sister science of Yoga that offers detailed instruction on how to conduct your life, particularly in the area of food and exercise choices, according toContinue reading “Ayurveda and the Doshas”
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a modified and highly accessible form of Yoga. A Chair Yoga practice is designed to accommodate those who may have a condition or illness which otherwise prevents them from practicing Yoga safely. It is also an ideal practice for those who have difficulty standing or those who have limited mobility. Despite theContinue reading “Chair Yoga”
OM: The Cosmic Energy
In present times, spiritual terms regularly get tossed around without a true understanding of their divine significance. They are used as catch phrases rather than the powerful tools they are and were intended to be. Take the mantra OM, for example. You’ve heard it a thousand times, but do you really know what it means?Continue reading “OM: The Cosmic Energy”
Traditional Yoga
As Yoga devolves into something commercialized and modern… how do you know which style to practice? Although some of the newer types of “yoga” may serve their purpose, they promise little in the way of spiritual transcendence, or even true relaxation. In fact, they are often causing more harm than good. While you may feelContinue reading “Traditional Yoga”
Savasana: The Restorative Pose
If you find it challenging to practice Yoga poses daily, but still need some stress relief, there is a short-term solution. Perhaps you are not feeling well, or are short on time. Although it is ideal to engage in a full practice, there are days when it may not be plausible nor desirable. If youContinue reading “Savasana: The Restorative Pose”
Ahimsā: Non-Violence
AHIMSĀ Ahimsā is a Sanskrit term which means ‘non-violence’ and is the very first step on the path of Yoga, as described by Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. Patanjali describes 8 Limbs of Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. Under Yama, or universal morality, Patanjali relays a series of principlesContinue reading “Ahimsā: Non-Violence”
Surya Namaskar: The Sun Salute
If you are looking to begin a Yoga practice, Surya Namaskar is an ideal starting point. Also known as Sun Salutations, this fundamental series can serve as a warm-up, and is also complete on its own. The asanas of Surya Namaskar are performed in a slow rhythmic sequence, with special attention given to the breath. Continue reading “Surya Namaskar: The Sun Salute”
Highland Tantra 