Suffering (Dukkha) is part of the human experience. But why are we suffering? In most cases, we blame our life circumstances or ourselves, for our suffering. Yoga goes beyond that and explains the sources of our suffering (the Kleshas) and suggests ways to develop wisdom and insights that will allow us to overcome suffering and to live with bliss (Ananda).
Practicing Dana – Help Our Indian Friends
Dana (donation or generosity) is a very important yogic practice. Dana opens our hearts and loosens our attachment with our limiting ego.
Interview for the Mexican Iyengar Yoga Association
An interview by Tessy Ades for the “Asociacion Mexicana de Yoga Iyengar” (with Spanish translation).
Practicing Santosa: How to Foster Contentment and Joy
Santosha, contentment, or joy, is one of the yogic qualities to be developed and nurtured. Santosha is the second component of Niyama – the disciplinary rules of personal practice that Patanjali provides in the Yoga Sutras. To cultivate contentment and joy, we practice acknowledging the good instead of concentrating on what is missing or what has gone wrong.