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What was Krishanamacharya’s style of yoga?

With the worldwide spread of yoga there has been some understandable jostling amongst the different gurus and teachers with respect to lineages and yoga styles. This jostling inevitably leads to the question: What was Krishnamacharya’s style of yoga? While the … Continue reading

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Who am I?

Why has the story of a child called Svetaketu been preserved for more than 2500 years? One reason is that that this story provides hints to the answer of one of the most daunting philosophical question: Who am I? Here, … Continue reading

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The Golden Rule and Svetaketu

Rabbi Hillel was on his way home when he was confronted by an insolent gentile. “Explain to me the whole Torah, in the time I can stand on my one foot!” Rabbi Hillel was surprised by being so challenged. However … Continue reading

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The Johnny Appleseed of Yoga

I feel extremely blessed in my life. My marriage has survived for almost 28 years with many ups and downs. Somehow we always manage to find our way home. My children are healthy and both have 4 years of college … Continue reading

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Krishnamacharya’s propaganda

Krishnamacharya’s guru had set an ambitious goal for him. The goal was no less than changing the course of human destiny. This was to be accomplished by making hatha-yoga popular. Both Krishnamacharya and his guru viewed hatha-yoga as an entrance … Continue reading

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