Viniyoga © FAQ 398 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | One Trick Pony!

Viniyoga © FAQ 398 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | One Trick Pony!

Many students incorrectly claim to be representatives of Yogacarya T Krishnamacharya or that they are part of his teaching lineage, Viniyoga. These misconceptions shroud the value of his precious teachings. In this set of five videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar, grandson of, explores five of the most important misconceptions surrounding his teaching legacy..

03 -One Trick Pony!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 397 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | Practice whatever you want

Viniyoga © FAQ 397 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | Practice whatever you want

Many students incorrectly claim to be representatives of Yogacarya T Krishnamacharya or that they are part of his teaching lineage, Viniyoga. These misconceptions shroud the value of his precious teachings. In this set of five videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar, grandson of, explores five of the most important misconceptions surrounding his teaching legacy..

02 - Practice whatever you want!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 396 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | Standardized Group Classes

Viniyoga © FAQ 396 | Misconceptions around the Yoga of Krishnamacharya | Standardized Group Classes

Many students incorrectly claim to be representatives of Yogacarya T Krishnamacharya or that they are part of his teaching lineage, Viniyoga. These misconceptions shroud the value of his precious teachings. In this set of five videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar, grandson of, explores five of the most important misconceptions surrounding his teaching legacy..

01 - Standardized Group Classes!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 395 | Śauca and the Ānandamaya!

Viniyoga © FAQ 395 | Śauca and the Ānandamaya!

Mahaṛsi Patañjali's understanding of the human system is based on traditional Indian science and incorporates many wonderful models from the Vedic tradition.

One such model is the Pañcamaya model from the Taittirīya-upaniṣad, which explores the human being as a collection of five interconnected dimensions. It is the most extraordinary model and an integral part of Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

All the limbs of Yoga respect these five dimensions. Among the eightfold practices suggested by Mahaṛsi Patañjali is Śauca (purity), the first of the Niyama-s. In this set of five videos, we explore how Śauca relates to these five dimensions.

05 - Śauca and the Ānandamaya!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 394 | Śauca and the Vijñānamaya!

Viniyoga © FAQ 394 | Śauca and the Vijñānamaya!!

Mahaṛsi Patañjali's understanding of the human system is based on traditional Indian science and incorporates many wonderful models from the Vedic tradition.

One such model is the Pañcamaya model from the Taittirīya-upaniṣad, which explores the human being as a collection of five interconnected dimensions. It is the most extraordinary model and an integral part of Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

All the limbs of Yoga respect these five dimensions. Among the eightfold practices suggested by Mahaṛsi Patañjali is Śauca (purity), the first of the Niyama-s. In this set of five videos, we explore how Śauca relates to these five dimensions.

04 - Śauca and the Vijñānamaya!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 393 | Śauca and the Manomaya!

Viniyoga © FAQ 393 | Śauca and the Manomaya!

Mahaṛsi Patañjali's uderstanding of the human system is based on traditional Indian science and incorporates many wonderful models from the Vedic tradition.

One such model is the Pañcamaya model from the Taittirīya-upaniṣad, which explores the human being as a collection of five interconnected dimensions. It is the most extraordinary model and an integral part of Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

All the limbs of Yoga respect these five dimensions. Among the eightfold practices suggested by Mahaṛsi Patañjali is Śauca (purity), the first of the Niyama-s. In this set of five videos, we explore how Śauca relates to these five dimensions.

03 - Śauca and the Manomaya!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 392 | Śauca and the Prāṇamaya!

Viniyoga © FAQ 392 | Śauca and the Prāṇamaya!

Mahaṛsi Patañjali's understanding of the human system is based on traditional Indian science and incorporates many wonderful models from the Vedic tradition.

One such model is the Pañcamaya model from the Taittirīya-upaniṣad, which explores the human being as a collection of five interconnected dimensions. It is the most extraordinary model and an integral part of Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

All the limbs of Yoga respect these five dimensions. Among the eightfold practices suggested by Mahaṛsi Patañjali is Śauca (purity), the first of the Niyama-s. In this set of five videos, we explore how Śauca relates to these five dimensions.

02 - Śauca and the Prāṇamaya!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 391 | Śauca and the Annamaya!

Viniyoga © FAQ 391 | Śauca and the Annamaya!

Mahaṛsi Patañjali's understanding of the human system is based on traditional Indian science and incorporates many wonderful models from the Vedic tradition.

One such model is the Pañcamaya model from the Taittirīya-upaniṣad, which explores the human being as a collection of five interconnected dimensions. It is the most extraordinary model and an integral part of Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

All the limbs of Yoga respect these five dimensions. Among the eightfold practices suggested by Mahaṛsi Patañjali is Śauca (purity), the first of the Niyama-s. In this set of five videos, we explore how Śauca relates to these five dimensions.

01 - Śauca and the Annamaya!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 390 | The five great daily rituals | Brahma-yajña!

Viniyoga © FAQ 390 | The five great daily rituals | Brahma-yajña!

In Vedic tradition (Sanātana-dharma), we are encouraged to perform five simple daily rituals called the Pañca-mahā-yajña. These are five sacred duties to be performed as a way of living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world, we must recognize our place within the larger scheme of things and be sensitive to ourselves, to others and to the environment.

In this set of five videos, we explore each of these five sacred rituals and how we can integrate them into our modern life in a practical and simple manner.

05 - Brahma-yajña - Honouring the Teacher(s)!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 389 | The five great daily rituals | Deva-yajña!

Viniyoga © FAQ 389 | The five great daily rituals | Deva-yajña

In Vedic tradition (Sanātana-dharma), we are encouraged to perform five simple daily rituals called the Pañca-mahā-yajña. These are five sacred duties to be performed as a way of living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world, we must recognize our place within the larger scheme of things and be sensitive to ourselves, to others and to the environment.

In this set of five videos, we explore each of these five sacred rituals and how we can integrate them into our modern life in a practical and simple manner.

04 - Deva-yajña - Honouring the Deities!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 388 | The five great daily rituals | Pitṛ-yajña!

Viniyoga © FAQ 388 | The five great daily rituals | Pitṛ-yajña

In Vedic tradition (Sanātana-dharma), we are encouraged to perform five simple daily rituals called the Pañca-mahā-yajña. These are five sacred duties to be performed as a way of living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world, we must recognize our place within the larger scheme of things and be sensitive to ourselves, to others and to the environment.

In this set of five videos, we explore each of these five sacred rituals and how we can integrate them into our modern life in a practical and simple manner.

03 - Pitṛ-yajña - Honouring Ancestors!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 387 | The five great daily rituals | Manuṣya-yajña

Viniyoga © FAQ 387 | The five great daily rituals | Manuṣya-yajña

In Vedic tradition (Sanātana-dharma), we are encouraged to perform five simple daily rituals called the Pañca-mahā-yajña. These are five sacred duties to be performed as a way of living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world, we must recognize our place within the larger scheme of things and be sensitive to ourselves, to others and to the environment.

In this set of five videos, we explore each of these five sacred rituals and how we can integrate them into our modern life in a practical and simple manner.

02 - Manuṣya-yajña - Honouring humanity!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 386 | The five great daily rituals | Bhūta-yajña

Viniyoga © FAQ 386 | The five great daily rituals | Bhūta-yajña

In Vedic tradition (Sanātana-dharma), we are encouraged to perform five simple daily rituals called the Pañca-mahā-yajña. These are five sacred duties to be performed as a way of living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world, we must recognize our place within the larger scheme of things and be sensitive to ourselves, to others and to the environment.

In this set of five videos, we explore each of these five sacred rituals and how we can integrate them into our modern life in a practical and simple manner.

01 - Bhūta-yajña - Honouring nature/environment!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 385 | Yoga & Religion | Views on Liberation!

Viniyoga © FAQ 385 | Yoga & Religion | Views on Liberation!

Yoga has become incredibly popular around the world. Although it is closely connected to Sanātana-dharma (also known as the Hindu religion), it has its own views on the Divine. Although this system insists on a connection to the Divine, it leaves the door open to how we relate to it and in what form.

There are some unique ways in which the Yoga Darśana looks at the divine, which slightly varies from how almost all religions opine on this topic. Because of these unique perspectives, Yoga finds acceptance among practitioners of all faiths, making it universal in its appeal.

In this set of five videos, we explore five key differences between Yoga and Religion so that this topic can be understood with clarity and conscience.

05 - Punitive nature of God!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 384 | Yoga & Religion | Punitive nature of God!

Viniyoga © FAQ 384 | Yoga & Religion | Punitive nature of God!

Yoga has become incredibly popular around the world. Although it is closely connected to Sanātana-dharma (also known as the Hindu religion), it has its own views on the Divine. Although this system insists on a connection to the Divine, it leaves the door open to how we relate to it and in what form.

There are some unique ways in which the Yoga Darśana looks at the divine, which slightly varies from how almost all religions opine on this topic. Because of these unique perspectives, Yoga finds acceptance among practitioners of all faiths, making it universal in its appeal.

In this set of five videos, we explore five key differences between Yoga and Religion so that this topic can be understood with clarity and conscience.

04 - Punitive nature of God!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 383 | Yoga & Religion | Benefits of Relationship with God!

Viniyoga © FAQ 383 | Yoga & Religion | Benefits of Relationship with God!

Yoga has become incredibly popular around the world. Although it is closely connected to Sanātana-dharma (also known as the Hindu religion), it has its own views on the Divine. Although this system insists on a connection to the Divine, it leaves the door open to how we relate to it and in what form.

There are some unique ways in which the Yoga Darśana looks at the divine, which slightly varies from how almost all religions opine on this topic. Because of these unique perspectives, Yoga finds acceptance among practitioners of all faiths, making it universal in its appeal.

In this set of five videos, we explore five key differences between Yoga and Religion so that this topic can be understood with clarity and conscience.

03 - Benefits of Relationship with God!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 382 | Yoga & Religion | The Means to relate to God!

Viniyoga © FAQ 382 | Yoga & Religion | Means to relate to God!

Yoga has become incredibly popular around the world. Although it is closely connected to Sanātana-dharma (also known as the Hindu religion), it has its own views on the Divine. Although this system insists on a connection to the Divine, it leaves the door open to how we relate to it and in what form.

There are some unique ways in which the Yoga Darśana looks at the divine, which slightly varies from how almost all religions opine on this topic. Because of these unique perspectives, Yoga finds acceptance among practitioners of all faiths, making it universal in its appeal.

In this set of five videos, we explore five key differences between Yoga and Religion, so that this topic is understood with clarity and conscience.

02 - The means to relate to God!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 381 | Yoga & Religion | Definitions of God

Viniyoga © FAQ 381 | Yoga & Religion | Definitions of God

Yoga has become incredibly popular around the world. Although it is closely connected to Sanātana-dharma (also known as the Hindu religion), it has its own views on the Divine. Although this system insists on a connection to the Divine, it leaves the door open to how we relate to it and in what form.

There are some unique ways in which the Yoga Darśana looks at the divine, which slightly varies from how almost all religions opine on this topic. Because of these unique perspectives, Yoga finds acceptance among practitioners of all faiths, making it universal in its appeal.

In this set of five videos, we explore five key differences between Yoga and Religion, so that this topic is understood with clarity and conscience.

01 - The Definitions of God!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 380 | Key Paradigms of Yoga | Satvāda & Pariṇāmavāda!

Viniyoga © FAQ 380 | Key Paradigms of Yoga | Satvāda & Pariṇāmavāda!

Each of the six Vaidika Darśana-s has a unique and interesting way of looking at life and our true purpose. While they agree on the overall concept of reducing suffering and seeking liberation, their approach to addressing these is unique.

The Yoga Darśana of Mahaṛṣi Patañjali has a set of unique paradigms that define its approach. They are quite universal in their appeal and also quite practical to embrace.

In this set of five videos, we explore five of the key paradigms that are not only the defining features of the Yoga system but are also what makes it so special.

05 | Satvāda & Pariṇāmavāda!

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Viniyoga © FAQ 379 | Key Paradigms of Yoga | Sarvāṅga-sādhana!

Viniyoga © FAQ 379 | Key Paradigms of Yoga | Sarvāṅga-sādhana!

Each of the six Vaidika Darśana-s has a unique and interesting way of looking at life and our true purpose. While they agree on the overall concept of reducing suffering and seeking liberation, their approach to addressing these is unique.

The Yoga Darśana of Mahaṛṣi Patañjali has a set of unique paradigms that define its approach. They are quite universal in their appeal and also quite practical to embrace.

In this set of five videos, we explore five of the key paradigms that are not only the defining features of the Yoga system but are also what makes it so special.

04 | Sarvāṅga-sādhana!

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