Unlocking the True Essence of Yoga: Going Beyond Exercise

🧘Yoga is not just about physical exercise but entails a spiritual awakening and a higher form of energy known as kundalini.

🌍The popularized form of yoga in the West and part of India focuses more on physical exercises for a healthy body rather than a genuinely moral and ethical life.

🤸‍♂️The real yoga, known as Raja Yoga or King of Yogas, emphasizes leading a highly moral life and acting ethically in thoughts, words, and actions.

💪Exercise is a part of yoga, but the emphasis should be on a moral life and clear thinking, rather than just physical fitness.

🔍The true essence of yoga lies in the absence of self and the transformation of energy that comes from inner stillness and non-conflict.

Will practicing yoga as it is being done in Europe and America help to bring about a spiritual awakening?

—The popularized form of yoga in the West focuses more on physical exercises for a healthy body rather than a genuinely moral and ethical life, which is the key to a spiritual awakening. So, while it may improve physical health, it may not lead to a spiritual awakening.

Is it true that yoga will awaken deeper energy, called kundalini?

—Yes, yoga goes beyond physical exercise and can awaken a deeper form of energy known as kundalini. This energy, when awakened, can lead to profound changes and spiritual experiences.

What is the real yoga?

—The real yoga, known as Raja Yoga or King of Yogas, emphasizes leading a highly moral life, clear thinking, and ethical actions. It is not just about physical exercise but involves transforming oneself morally and spiritually.

What are the requirements for a genuine spiritual awakening through yoga?

—A genuine spiritual awakening through yoga requires leading a highly moral life, acting ethically, developing clear thinking, and transcending the ego. It involves letting go of self-centeredness and cultivating inner stillness.

What is the true essence of yoga?

—The true essence of yoga lies in the absence of self and the transformation of energy that comes from inner stillness and non-conflict. It is about going beyond physical fitness and experiencing a deep connection with oneself and the universe.

00:27Introduction to the video and the most crazy questions about yoga.

00:38The popularized form of yoga in the West focuses more on physical exercises rather than a moral and ethical life for spiritual awakening.

02:14The real yoga, known as Raja Yoga, emphasizes leading a highly moral life and acting ethically.

03:13The focus of true yoga is not on exercise but on developing a clear mind and acting morally.

04:06Yoga is about joining the higher with the lower or the lower with the higher.

07:13The awakening of a higher energy, such as kundalini, can only come with the absence of self.

08:47The struggle of the self prevents genuine spiritual insight and wastes energy.

09:35A mind without the self allows for a different kind of energy to flow, resulting in spiritual insight.