Gudjon Bergmann's Blog, page 8
July 15, 2022
The Essence of Hatha Yoga (Kundalini)
Hatha Yoga is traditionally defined as a part of Raja Yoga. It is comprised of the terms Ha (sun) and Tha (moon). Hatha Yoga is meant to balance the energy flow in the body, ignite the life energy or prana through breathing exercises and postures, and eventually lead to the kindling of the Kundalini energy, […]
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July 14, 2022
The Essence of Raja Yoga (Ashtanga)
Raja means king or emperor. In the cultural context of ancient India, being king or emperor was the highest position an earthly man could hold. Raja Yoga is, therefore, the highest yoga. The practice of Raja Yoga is systematic, scientific and effective. The structure of Raja Yoga divides into eight limbs, which is why it […]
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July 12, 2022
The Essence of Gnana Yoga
The word Gnana (sometimes spelled Jnana) means wisdom or knowledge. Gnana Yoga is the path of self-discovery and self-knowledge. Yoga philosophy claims that the highest goal is to know one’s core, the Self, the Witness, the Spirit, Atman. Worldly knowledge is represented with the number zero, while self-knowledge is represented with the number one. Only […]
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July 6, 2022
The Essence of Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is known as the yoga of cause and effect or the yoga of sowing and reaping, but it is really the yoga of action. Karma means action, and for every action, there is a reaction. Work Without Attachments Karma Yoga is an attitude toward daily life. The goal of Karma Yoga practitioners is […]
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July 5, 2022
The Essence of Bhakti Yoga
The word Bhakti means devotion. Originally, the Bhakti Yoga approach was based on human emotions, which is why it is also called the yoga of love. Bhakti Yoga encourages the practice of devotion directed towards a higher power. Practitioners recite prayers, meditate and devote their lives to God as they understand God. As you can see, […]
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June 30, 2022
Reading as a Spiritual Practice
Reading has fueled my spiritual life. Here’s how my approach has changed over time.
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June 27, 2022
Be Informed by Your Faith or Spiritual Tradition, Lead with Your Humanity
Mr. Rogers and the Dalai Lama are great examples of faith leaders who’ve led with the fruits of their faith.
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June 23, 2022
Seven Metaphors to Help You Create Moments of Peace
Using metaphors to tap into your reservoirs of knowledge and experience will help you create more moments of peace.
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June 20, 2022
Creating Moments of Peace
Looking for inner peace? These three principles may help.
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Creating Moment of Peace
Looking for inner peace? These three principles may help.
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