A series of articles by instructors of the Ukrainian Federation of Yoga, created at the request of The European Union Of Yoga: about personal experience of using yoga methods and knowledge during the war. Telling this story gets a bit easier each time. The raw emotions have settled, leaving behind lessons I’ve processed, a conscious… Continue reading To Survive a War
Category: Yogis Without Borders
Here and Now: Myths and Reality
The phrase ‘being here and now’ used to remind us of mindfulness, but today it is increasingly becoming a slogan for escaping reality. This practice originated in the yogic tradition and is mentioned in the ‘Katha Upanishad.’ This is one of the oldest Upanishads and tells the story of a deceased boy who speaks with… Continue reading Here and Now: Myths and Reality
Vegetarianism: Some Fundamental Misconceptions on its Traditional Indian Roots
Many years ago, still being a student, I decided to try a vegetarian diet. I was curious how my body would respond to potential challenges of this shift in nutrition. During this interesting period I managed to change my food habits to a great extent: this commitment, as well as empirical observations of my state,… Continue reading Vegetarianism: Some Fundamental Misconceptions on its Traditional Indian Roots