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

How Ashtanga Yoga found its way to the West

  • 1.1.1998
  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

It was just a small photo in one of many yoga books. And yet this picture set a revolution in motion. It brought Europeans and Americans to Pattabhi Jois in India, and Ashtanga Yoga to the West.

Philosophy and Tradition

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga travels the world

  • 1.1.1998
  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

From Jivamukti to Sharon Gannon and David Life, to Brian Kest’s Power Yoga - many modern styles of yoga are children of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. So you can be anywhere in the world and feel a bit at home...

Philosophy and Tradition
You, tradition and the yoga-mat You, tradition and the yoga-mat

You, tradition and the yoga-mat

  • 1.1.1998
  • Profile Image Dr. Ronald Steiner

What has your daily practice on the yoga mat to do with the tradition of Ashtangas? Should we only believe what has been scientifically proven? And what about the kaleidoscope of experiences, i.e. everything I'm experiencing in my practice?

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