Patanjali Yoga Sutras When many of us think of yoga, we think of movement, poses, stretching, and breathwork. But long before yoga became a physical practice, it was a philosophy. One of its most important texts is the Yoga Sutras , a collection of 196 short teachings compiled by the sage Patanjali nearly 2,000 years ago. The Sutras explore how the mind works and how we can experience greater clarity and peace. In one of the most well-known lines, Patanjali defines yoga as “the calming of the...

Hands on adjustments, also called manual assists are a longstanding component of many yoga traditions. From Iyengar to Ashtanga, teachers have used tactile cueing to refine alignment, deepen embodiment, and guide students safely into postures. However, contemporary conversations around consent, trauma awareness, and injury prevention have prompted a critical re-evaluation of this practice. This article examines the advantages and limitations of hands-on adjustments and outlines best practices...

Holotropic pranayama is a modern breathwork approach that blends elements of traditional yogic pranayama with Holotropic Breathwork techniques designed to induce altered states of consciousness. Although the term sounds ancient, it does not appear in classical yoga texts. Instead, it reflects a contemporary fusion of psychology-based breathwork and yogic breathing methods. In this guide, we’ll cover: What holotropic pranayama means How it differs from Holotropic Breathwork How it compares to...