The Yamas and Niyamas are considered the ethical and spiritual foundation of Yoga. If we imagine a tree, the Yamas are its roots and the Niyamas its trunk. Together, they show us how to live with greater harmony, balance and joy. These ethical principles guide us towards a more peaceful and awakened way of being.
I recently read a poem by the Portuguese writer Egito Gonçalves that inspired me to write these words: … but I breathe, I breathe, and build a pair of lungs that can grow wings. The essence of life lies in the breath, in the way we inhale and exhale, and in how we absorb prana,
I recently read a poem by the Portuguese writer Egito Gonçalves that inspired me to write these words: … but I breathe, I breathe, and build a pair of lungs that can grow wings. The essence of life lies in the breath, in the way we inhale and exhale, and in how we absorb prana,
Krishna is considered one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities of the Hindu trinity, which also includes Brahma and Shiva (but I’ll talk more about that another day!). The story of Krishna can be found in the epic Mahabharata, and more specifically in the section known as the Bhagavad
Legend has it that while Shiva was away for many years, meditating in the mountains, Parvati, his wife, wished to create a son who could protect her during his absence. She created Ganesha from clay, gave him life, and placed him at the entrance of their home. One day, Shiva returned home, but Ganesha, who
The Tridevi, also known as the “Three Goddesses” in the Hindu tradition, are a divine trio composed of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati. Each of these deities represents distinct aspects of the divine feminine, which are essential to Hindu mythology. Lakshmi is known as the goddess of prosperity, wealth and abundance. She is worshipped to attract