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.

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Philosophy and Tradition
Yoga von "yuj" Yoga von "yuj"

Yoga from “yuj” – Secrets of Unity and Separation

  • 1.2.2025
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Can yoga mean both union and separation? Various philosophical interpretations—from Vedānta to Sāṃkhya—suggest so. But how does this align with its Sanskrit root?

Philosophy and Tradition
Five Divine Acts Five Divine Acts

The Five Divine Acts in Non-Dual Śaiva Tantra

  • 29.12.2024
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In non-dual Śaiva Tantra, Śiva performs five divine acts: creation, preservation, dissolution, concealment, and revelation. These acts shape reality and individual experience, guiding one to realize their divine nature and attain liberation in life. In non-dual Śaiva Tantra, Śiva performs five divine acts: creation, preservation, dissolution, concealment, and revelation. These acts shape reality and individual experience, guiding one to realize their divine nature and attain liberation in life.

Philosophy and Tradition
The Yogis in the Dattātreyayogaśāstra The Yogis in the Dattātreyayogaśāstra

Die Yogis im Dattātreyayogaśāstra

  • 17.12.2024
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The Dattātreyayogaśāstra (12th century) combines ancient Vedic traditions with new Haṭha Yoga practices, attributing them to various teachers such as Dattātreya, Śiva, and Kapila.

Philosophy and Tradition
Tattvas in Tantrism Tattvas in Tantrism

The 36 Tattvas in Śaiva Tantrism

  • 22.8.2024
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The Tattvas invite us on a journey of self-discovery by revealing how individual consciousness and universal consciousness are intertwined. This opens a door to transcend one's limitations.

Philosophy and Tradition
Narasinha Narasinha

Wer ist eigentlich Nr̥siṁha?

  • 7.9.2021
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Nr̥siṁha oder Narasiṁha, der „Mensch-Löwe“ ist der Mythologie zufolge der vierte Avatar des Gottes Viṣnu. Sein Mythos erzählt uns über Macht, Vergänglichkeit, Ideale und wie die Kraft der Natur immer wieder das Gleichgewicht Nr̥siṁha oder Narasiṁha, der „Mensch-Löwe“ ist der Mythologie zufolge der vierte Avatar des Gottes Viṣnu. Sein Mythos erzählt uns über Macht, Vergänglichkeit, Ideale und wie die Kraft der Natur immer wieder das Gleichgewicht herstellt.

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Philosophy and Tradition
Devanagari - How a spoken language found it's form Devanagari - How a spoken language found it's form

Devanāgarī - How a spoken language found it's form

  • 21.1.2020
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Saṁskr̥t is a language in which wisdom was transmitted verbally. Only much later would a written form be developed for the melodic sounds with the Devanāgarī script.

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Philosophy and Tradition
Take your Chance! Take your Chance!

Take your Chance!

  • 16.7.2019
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In an interview with Alexandra Wehinger, Dr. Ronald Steiner speaks about his family, Pattabhi Jois and the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga community - and how taking chances can sometimes help one to lead a truly happy life.

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