Fable of Deva and Demon

Below I present a fragment of the book "Raja Yoga" by Swami Vivekananda; in which the story of the deva and the devil is told, along with a small explanation of the wise Yogi. Vivekananda was one of the pioneers of Yoga in the West, and one of the highest authorities in Raja Yoga. “... The legend refers that once a deva and a demon came to a sage so that theyteach what the nature of Being was.Both studied long time with the wise, who...

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HATHA RAJA YOGA

The origin and meaning of Yoga is lost in the night of time, and thousands of lines, teachers and interpretations have appeared over the centuries. I don't know what the origin of Yoga is, nor what exactly the word hatha means , I don't even know what the style or line of Yoga that I follow is for sure. Yes I know that my style is within the raja and hatha Yoga, but better to call it Yoga (dry), so as not...

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What is Yoga for?

Yoga serves, above all, to be yourself. Yoga serves to know how our body works, our emotions and our mind; and following this knowledge, to acquire power over them. Yoga serves to give meaning to our lives, making once we have found this meaning, everything we do really makes sense. Yoga serves to harmonize and balance our body, detaching itself from its practice: Health and Beauty . Yoga serves to harmonize and balance our emotions,...

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LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE

My book LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE (8 weeks plan), available in English. In kindle only for 0,99 $. In this short book you will learn to meditate from scratch, in your own home, sitting in a chair.We will learn the basic theory and some simple but deep meditation techniques, based on mindfulness, yoga and Zen.We will consolidate the habit through an 8-week program, specially designed to encourage in us the habit of meditating every day in a corner...

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Cycling as a complement to yoga at home

Cycling is the ideal complement for yoga at home, as it allows us to do aerobic work and train our cardiovascular system. We have already said on several occasions that while yoga is an excellent physical exercise, it may have certain deficiencies in cardiovascular training. For this reason, an exercise bike is an excellent investment if we want to get in shape without leaving home. We understand as cardiovascular work all that exercise...

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What is spirituality?

What does spirituality mean? Do you consider yourself spiritual? Let's try to clarify this concept. Spirituality derives from "spirit." The spirit is something immaterial that cannot be perceived through the physical senses. The spirit is "the principle of life" that dwells in the deepest part of ourselves, our purest essence. A spiritual person is one in whom these immaterial and transcendental concepts have...

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Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is undoubtedly one of the most inspired texts that humanity possesses. In Hinduism it is considered a sacred text, and it is also the first written text that deals with yoga. The entire text (700 verses) is a dialogue between the teacher (Krishna) and his disciple (Arjuna), where he instructs him in yoga just before starting a battle between the Pándavas and the Kauravas. Bhagavad Gita means " the song...

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BUDDHA: Life and teachings

Siddhartha Gautama, called the Buddha, has undoubtedly been one of the most influential personalities in the history of mankind. In this article we will make a brief summary of his life and his teaching. Siddhartha was born in the city of Kapilavastu, in northern India, in the 6th century BC , in the full moon of May, in the bosom of the nobility. His mother, Queen Maya, died a few days after giving birth. There were...

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The Kaizen method

The Kaizen method is a Japanese technique of continuous improvement, applicable to all areas of life: business, business, health, sport, yoga ... This method, or philosophy , began mostly to be heard at the business level, to improve production. Famous are their " 5S " to achieve better orderly and effective work environments: Seiri (classification) Seiton (order) Seiso (cleaning) Seiketsu (standardization) Shitsuke (discipline) But...

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OM MANTRA - Meaning and how to sing it

Om is the best known, representative and important mantra of yoga, and singing should not be lacking in any individual yoga class or practice. THEORY A mantra is an "instrument for the mind," according to its meaning in Sanskrit, and they are usually syllables or groups of short words with a special meaning that are constantly repeated. By repeating it, the mind is focused and concentrated , and hence its usefulness. There...

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