Journey into Yoga Philosophy with Anush R

[anush-4]

Yoga is derived from root word Yuj, which means three things.

1. State of absorption (with consciousness)
2. State of connection (Individual and Universal self)
3. Censuring of thoughts waves
   Om.

[anirudh-42]

Thanks for sharing Ram

Can you please explain the concept of universal self?

[anush-4]

Anirudh Universal self is the source of this Individual self. Yoga philosophy says that our existence is beyond this body-mind. So the universal self is father to this individual self/soul. It is like drop in ocean, drop also has same quality as ocean.

[anirudh-42]

Ramanujan R What does Sthiram Sukham Asanam mean? I have heard teachers and gurus talking about this in their sessions. Can you please elaboarte?

[anush-4]

The sutra sthiram sukham is criteria for how asana should be and done.
Any position can be called asana if it is-
Sthiram- stable, still and yet relaxed
Sukham- done with ease and happiness

[anirudh-42]

Ramanujan R How can the concept of saucha (purity) be applied to our modern digital lives, including our interactions on social media and our consumption of online content?

[anush-4]

Anirudh Shaucha means purity or cleanliness. It refers both outwards and inwards (mind, thought) cleanliness or purification.
Yoga always means moderation or yukta in whatever we do (eating, movements, sleeping, digital media). So whatever we do moderation is the key.

[annelise-2]

Penny I so agree. People think it’s just the practice, but everything outside of class too encourages us to apply this same mindfulness no?

[anirudh-42]

Penny I agree! Yoga is every aspect of life

[anirudh-42]

Ramanujan R what does ahimsa mean in yoga philosophy and how does it apply to our daily lives… I was reading something and found it a bit confusing in terms of daily application. Can you please elaborate on this?