In Hinduism, 108 holds immense spiritual significance; 108 aligns closely with the deeper meaning attributed to this sacred number. Here’s a breakdown of how 108 is viewed in Hinduism, along with your symbolic perspective: One: Unity and Oneness Zero: Emptiness and Infinite Potential Eight: Infinity and Eternal Cycles Why 108? So, when you combine the…
In yoga, the concept of voidness or emptiness refers to the spaciousness within both the body and the mind. On a physical level, space exists within the body as the gaps between bones, organs, and tissues. These spaces are vital for movement, flexibility, and the circulation of blood and other fluids. Maintaining and expanding these…
Pranayama and Oxygen Levels: Traditionally, pranayama is not primarily focused on directly increasing oxygen levels in the blood. While some pranayama techniques might have a secondary effect on oxygen saturation, the main goals are often different. These can include: CO2 Tolerance and Breath Holding: While CO2 tolerance plays a role in breath-holding, it’s not the…
Breathe, the silent bridge to the divine. Breath is the life force that connects the physical to the spiritual, the mundane to the sacred. In each inhale, we take in the energy of the universe; with each exhale, we release what no longer serves us. It is through the breath that we find stillness, and…
Trataka (Sanskrit: “look, gaze”) is a powerful yogic purification technique (a shatkarma) and a tantric meditation practice that involves concentrating the mind by staring at a single point. This focus can be on a small object, a black dot, or a candle flame. The practice helps to calm the mind, sharpen concentration, and increase mental…
With a steady mind, the path to Samadhi unfolds. Focusing the mind on a single point or object, which is the preparatory stage for Samadhi, the ultimate state of union or absorption. When the mind is steady and undistracted, clarity arises, allowing the practitioner to transcend ordinary consciousness and merge with the object of focus….
Dog-like breathing technique.
