Viniyoga © FAQ 504 | Niyama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Svādhyāya!

In the tradition of Viniyoga, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, carried forward by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, Niyama is understood as a deeply personal inner spiritual practice. Rather than external discipline alone, Niyama invites us into self-reflection, clarity, and inner transformation. Rather than striving for perfection, the focus is on steady awareness and conscious practice, allowing growth to unfold with patience and compassion.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Niayamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

04 - Svādhyāya

Viniyoga © FAQ 503 | Niyama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Tapas

In the tradition of Viniyoga, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, carried forward by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, Niyama is understood as a deeply personal inner spiritual practice. Rather than external discipline alone, Niyama invites us into self-reflection, clarity, and inner transformation. Rather than striving for perfection, the focus is on steady awareness and conscious practice, allowing growth to unfold with patience and compassion.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Niayamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

03- Tapas

Viniyoga © FAQ 502 | Niyama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Santoṣa

In the tradition of Viniyoga, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, carried forward by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, Niyama is understood as a deeply personal inner spiritual practice. Rather than external discipline alone, Niyama invites us into self-reflection, clarity, and inner transformation. Rather than striving for perfection, the focus is on steady awareness and conscious practice, allowing growth to unfold with patience and compassion.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Niayamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

02- Santoṣa

Viniyoga © FAQ 501 | Niyama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Śauca

In the tradition of Viniyoga, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, carried forward by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, Niyama is understood as a deeply personal inner spiritual practice. Rather than external discipline alone, Niyama invites us into self-reflection, clarity, and inner transformation. Rather than striving for perfection, the focus is on steady awareness and conscious practice, allowing growth to unfold with patience and compassion.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Niayamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

01- Śauca

Viniyoga © FAQ 500 | Yama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Aparigraha

Through the lens of Viniyoga, Yama becomes a tool for self-inquiry, emotional regulation, and conscious action, helping you transform habitual patterns and cultivate inner clarity. Rather than perfection, the focus is on awareness and intention, allowing spiritual growth to unfold naturally. Discover how integrating Yama into daily life can support both personal transformation and authentic spiritual evolution.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Yamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

045- Aparigraha

Viniyoga © FAQ 499 | Yama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Brahmacarya

Through the lens of Viniyoga, Yama becomes a tool for self-inquiry, emotional regulation, and conscious action, helping you transform habitual patterns and cultivate inner clarity. Rather than perfection, the focus is on awareness and intention, allowing spiritual growth to unfold naturally. Discover how integrating Yama into daily life can support both personal transformation and authentic spiritual evolution.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Yamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

04 - Brahmacarya

Viniyoga © FAQ 498 | Yama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Asteya

Through the lens of Viniyoga, Yama becomes a tool for self-inquiry, emotional regulation, and conscious action, helping you transform habitual patterns and cultivate inner clarity. Rather than perfection, the focus is on awareness and intention, allowing spiritual growth to unfold naturally. Discover how integrating Yama into daily life can support both personal transformation and authentic spiritual evolution.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Yamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

03 - Asteya

Viniyoga © FAQ 497 | Yama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Satya

Through the lens of Viniyoga, Yama becomes a tool for self-inquiry, emotional regulation, and conscious action, helping you transform habitual patterns and cultivate inner clarity. Rather than perfection, the focus is on awareness and intention, allowing spiritual growth to unfold naturally. Discover how integrating Yama into daily life can support both personal transformation and authentic spiritual evolution.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Yamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

02 - Satya

Viniyoga © FAQ 496 | Yama as a Psycho-spiritual practice - Ahimsā

Through the lens of Viniyoga, Yama becomes a tool for self-inquiry, emotional regulation, and conscious action, helping you transform habitual patterns and cultivate inner clarity. Rather than perfection, the focus is on awareness and intention, allowing spiritual growth to unfold naturally. Discover how integrating Yama into daily life can support both personal transformation and authentic spiritual evolution.

This series of five YouTube videos explores how the five Yamas can be applied in ways that are adaptive, reflective, and relevant to your life.

01 - Ahimsā

Viniyoga © FAQ 495 | Does Yoga Conflict with Religious Path?

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

05 - Does Yoga Conflict with Religious Path?

Viniyoga © FAQ 494 | Is Sacred Pilgrimage a Yogic Tool?

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

04 - Is Sacred Pilgrimage a Yogic Tool?

Viniyoga © FAQ 493 | What's the difference between Prayer and Meditation?

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

03 - What's the difference between Prayer and Meditation?

Viniyoga © FAQ 492 | How does Yoga support Devotional Practice?

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

02- How does Yoga support Devotional Practice?

Viniyoga © FAQ 491 | How does Yoga support Religious Adherence?

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

01 - How does Yoga support Religious Adherence?

Viniyoga © FAQ 490 | The Wounded Healer’s Dilemma | 05 - Anchored in others, not in one's own self!

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

05 - Anchored in others, not in one's own self!

Viniyoga © FAQ 489 | The Wounded Healer’s Dilemma | 04 - Knowing to give, not receive!

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

04 - Knowing to give, not receive!

Viniyoga © FAQ 488 | The Wounded Healer’s Dilemma | 03 - The False Ego Trap!

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

03 - The False Ego Trap!

Viniyoga © FAQ 487 | The Wounded Healer’s Dilemma | 02 - Self-Validation by Healing Others!

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

02 - Self-Validation by Healing Others!

Viniyoga © FAQ 486 | The Wounded Healer’s Dilemma | 01 - Too painful to feel one's own hurt!

Through this series of five YouTube videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores the key challenges wounded healers encounter when looking within, and how these barriers can be transformed into gateways for true inner healing.

01 - Too painful to feel one's own hurt!

Viniyoga © FAQ 485 | Yoga & Dreams | 05 - Transpersonal nature of Dreams!

This five-part YouTube series examines how Yoga understands and illuminates the world of dreams through the lens of Patañjali’s teachings. Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, of the Viniyoga tradition—grandson of T. Krishnamacharya and son and successor of T. K. V. Desikachar—shares insights drawn from his personal experience and decades of dedicated study within this living lineage.

05 - Transpersonal nature of Dreams!