Across cultures, the Sun symbolizes vitality, extroversion, masculinity, health, beneficence, prosperity, and maintaining the cosmic order. The sun is absolutely essential for our human existence because without it our planet would freeze and life would cease. 

What Are the Mayakosha and Why Are They Relevant for Yoga Practitioners?

Indian flatbreads are distinct and worthy of discernment. Read to learn more about this relatively unknown but well-deserving category of Indian cuisine.

Manjushri, "Gentle Glory" or "Sweet Splendor" in Sanskrit, is revered as one of the most important Bodhisattvas (enlightened Beings) in Tibetan Buddhism.

Shiva is revered as the Supreme Being who transcends all duality and embodies the highest truths of existence: our liberation is Unity, that is Yoga.

What is mantra and why is it significant in a holistic yoga practice?

My grandfather used to say, “If you’re not using your eraser, you’re not learning.”

Spring symbolizes renewal, growth, and the blossoming of life …

Each time we resolve darkness of our inner pain, we brighten the light of our Spirit and realize that it’s always been there.

I was born and brought up in Kolkata, India and started practicing yoga at Bishnu Ghosh’s College of yoga around 1979. 

Yoga for Life goes to India in December 2024. Check out our itinerary here…

In honor of October as Emotional Wellness Month, I will share a bit about our philosophy and practice through the lens of traditional yoga practices and Universal Yoga as taught by Guruji Andrey Lappa.

Memories of Masala Chai - my mother grinding delicious spices with the clanking of mortar and pestle, the morning air filled with sweet aroma of steaming milk. The romance of waking up in Kolkata as a teenager.

For many, Yoga starts out as just another form of exercise sought by people from all backgrounds. After a while, though, Kathy started to notice it had given her the thing she were actually looking for - unwavering happiness radiating from within. This is yoga finding her.

The story starts with “At one point in my life, I was in a sense losing everything I knew was normal in my world.” Over the years, Yoga for Life has touched some souls deeply, brought a sense of belonging, and a deeper connection to yoga in their lives.

Sometimes it’s a struggle to establish a new routine or reestablish a familiar one even when it comes to things that are especially good for us. Life inevitably happens and those habits we hoped to create end up suffering, but does it have to be that way? Perhaps instead of waiting until we find time, we need to make the time to respond. Here’s what Sara — a YFL teacher and student (who is now doing #vanlife in style) has to say about her struggles.

In December of 2017 Crystal made a promise to herself, “I committed to practicing some form of vinyasa, hatha, or meditation every day. I have since kept that promise for over 14 months. My life can really be separated into 2 parts – before and after developing a daily yoga practice.” A familiar face of inspiration at Yoga for Life tells her story.

Who is a Guru? Is the one who teaches worldly education and properties of matter? No, they are only teachers. Is the one who teaches a mantra or Vedanata a Guru? No, we may call them Acharyas or scholars, but not Gurus. People consider a person who imparts knowledge as a preceptor. But most of them are mere teachers, not preceptors (Gurus).  A Guru is one who dispels darkness within us and moves us towards an enlightened state.