Yogi Lakshminath

Guṇas are the qualities of Prakṛti (prakriti), the original nature of all things. Guṇa can be translated from Sanskrit as “quality,...

The classes include some basic asanas, pranayama (breathing and energy control), dharana (concentration) and dhyana (contemplation)....

Pranayama, or control of breath and energy, is the most important practice of hatha yoga. At first glance, pranayama is just different...

Shambhavi mudra, described in many yogic texts, is now often understood in a rather simplified way – concentrating at the eyebrows while...

December Natha Yoga classes in English. The classes include some basic asanas, pranayama (breathing and energy control), dharana...

The online classes include explanation and practice of main pranayamas in Nath Tradition of yoga. Dates: September 25-29 daily at 8pm PT...

We are usually tuned in to the outside world, to society, to our social activities. We tune in with other people and spaces, with the...

Mantra-yoga is not just chanting "Om" in a yoga class, as many people think now. And it is not the chanting popular mantras together...

The classes include some basic asanas, pranayama (breathing and energy control), dharana (concentration) and dhyana (contemplation). Classes

Asceticism is a widespread concept associated with spiritual practice and lifestyle. It affects almost all religions and teachings. For...

I want to say a few words about individual practice. About how important it is. If you want to start doing yoga, then yes, you can come...

One of my students told me a funny story. Once, at the satsang of a well-known New Age Guru, where many of his followers and those who...

There are two forms of worship – external and internal. External worship is associated with tantra, and internal with yoga. In this note,...

I would like to look at pranayama more broadly. Not only in the context of breathing exercises - they are just a convenient way. It seems...

Do you know what’s the problem with modern yoga studios? Pranayama is not done properly, studios are afraid of it, they recommend it for...

What is sadhana? This is a certain routine, a certain practice. In India, there are 3 related concepts – sadhaka (practitioner), sadhana...