Tag: ancient yoga

The Five Kleshas – the roots of pain and suffering

by Yoga with Tosca

1.Avidya – Ignorance Being ignorant of our true nature, we experience pain and suffering. So, what is our truenature? It’s that part of you that is always loving, peaceful, and unchanging. It’s that good seed that is always there, but with life’s many distractions it can easily get covered up just like clouds filling up … Continue reading The Five Kleshas – the roots of pain and suffering

THE YOGA SUTRAS

by Yoga with Tosca

Definition – What does The Yoga Sutras mean? The first yogi, the Adiyoga, Lord Shiva, shared yoga with the Sapta Rishis, seven sages, who did afterwards create seven basic schools of yoga. From this seven basic schools of yoga emerged hundreds of different styles and schools of yoga. The sutras are often associated with classical … Continue reading THE YOGA SUTRAS