Philosophy and Tradition: The origin and purpose of Yoga

Yoga is more than just a work-out! The physical practice serves one purpose only: recognising your true core. In this process, yoga philosophy will offer you a new perspective on yourself over and over again.

Philosophy
Philosophy and Tradition
Don't fear the Yoga Sutra! Don't fear the Yoga Sutra!

Don't fear the Yoga Sutra!

  • 15.2.2017
  • Profile Image Andreas Ruthemann

A book of seven (or in this case perhaps even eight) seals? Not at all! Andreas Ruthemann talks with us about how he got into the Yoga Sutra and the surprising experiences he has had along the way.

Philosophy and Tradition
3.10.16 Interview with Prem Carlisi 3.10.16 Interview with Prem Carlisi

The Mysore style, self practice and how the "Ashtanga Religion" came about

  • 5.10.2016
  • Profile Image Anthony 'Prem' Carlisi & more

“Old student” and certified teacher Prem Carlisi talks to AYI about studying with Pattabhi Jois, tradition and change, as well as guinea pigs

Philosophy and Tradition
Ein Nachruf Ein Nachruf

TKV Desikachar - Adapting Yoga to the Individual Practitioner

  • 8.8.2016
  • Profile Image Dr. Sabine Nunius

Son and student of Sri Krishnamacharya, pioneer, famous yoga Guru and founder of the world-renowned institute "Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram" - TKV Desikachar passed away leaving behind his legacy as a central figure of yoga in the 20th Century.

Philosophy and Tradition
The AYInnovation® Method The AYInnovation® Method

The AYInnovation® Method - Traditional. Innovative. Individual.

  • 1.4.2016
  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

AYInnovation® - Traditional Ashtanga meets cutting-edge science for a mindful alignment towards life - by Dr. Ronald Steiner.

Philosophy and Tradition
Nadine Binias - No Change? Nadine Binias - No Change?

No Change?

  • 1.7.2014
  • Profile Image Nadine Binias

Ashtanga yoga is known to be extremely challenging and structured. Nevertheless, it leaves room for development. A conversation about tradition and innovation, about misunderstandings and typical Western thinking towards Ashtanga yoga, with teachers Ashtanga yoga is known to be extremely challenging and structured. Nevertheless, it leaves room for development. A conversation about tradition and innovation, about misunderstandings and typical Western thinking towards Ashtanga yoga, with teachers Ronald Steiner and Janosh Steinhauer.

Philosophy and Tradition
In a few words In a few words

In a few words

  • 1.10.2014
  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

The Yoga-Aktuell interview with Dr. Ronald Steiner

Philosophy and Tradition
A vivid tradition (part 3/3) A vivid tradition (part 3/3)

A vivid tradition (part 3/3)

  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

Ashtanga Yoga practice is characterised by both a universal tradition and regional as well as individual differences. Up to a certain degree, many practitioners of Ashtanga Yoga feel at home in the world.

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