Viniyoga © FAQ 460 | ⁠Ancient Wisdom for Dark Times: Lessons from the Yogis

Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition. He is the chief trainer and spiritual mentor to many students worldwide studying and practising in the classical tradition of Yogācārya T Krishnacharya and TKV Desikachar. Through this series of videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar addresses five questions his channel audience asked him.

5 - Ancient Wisdom for Dark Times: Lessons from the Yogis!

Viniyoga © FAQ 459 | Finding Fire: Staying Motivated When the World Feels Heavy!

Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition. He is the chief trainer and spiritual mentor to many students worldwide studying and practising in the classical tradition of Yogācārya T Krishnacharya and TKV Desikachar. Through this series of videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar addresses five questions his channel audience asked him.

4 - Finding Fire: Staying Motivated When the World Feels Heavy!

Viniyoga © FAQ 458 | Beyond Bypassing: Using Yoga to Face, Not Flee!

Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition. He is the chief trainer and spiritual mentor to many students worldwide studying and practising in the classical tradition of Yogācārya T Krishnacharya and TKV Desikachar. Through this series of videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar addresses five questions his channel audience asked him.

3 - Beyond Bypassing: Using Yoga to Face, Not Flee!

Viniyoga © FAQ 457 | Calm in the Chaos: Yogic Tools for External Stress!

Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition. He is the chief trainer and spiritual mentor to many students worldwide studying and practising in the classical tradition of Yogācārya T Krishnacharya and TKV Desikachar. Through this series of videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar addresses five questions his channel audience asked him.

2 - Calm in the Chaos: Yogic Tools for External Stress!

Viniyoga © FAQ 456 | Yoga as a Shield: Staying Centered in a Toxic World!

Dr Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition. He is the chief trainer and spiritual mentor to many students worldwide studying and practising in the classical tradition of Yogācārya T Krishnacharya and TKV Desikachar. Through this series of videos, Dr Kausthub Desikachar addresses five questions his channel audience asked him.

1 - Yoga as a Shield: Staying Centered in a Toxic World!

Viniyoga © FAQ 455 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 5 - Fear-based Motivation!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

5 - Fear-based Motivation!

Viniyoga © FAQ 454 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 4 - Suppression of Inner Movement!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

4 - Suppression of Inner Movement!

Viniyoga © FAQ 453 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 3 - Compliance with Social Conditioning!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

3 - Avoidance of Truth!

Viniyoga © FAQ 452 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 2 - Avoidance of Truth!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

02 - Avoidance of Truth!

Viniyoga © FAQ 451 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 1 - It is Inauthentic!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

01 - It is inauthentic!

Viniyoga © FAQ 450 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 5 - Gratitude Rituals

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

05 - Gratitude Rituals!

Viniyoga © FAQ 449 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 4 - Turning Challenges into lessons

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

04 - Turning Challenges into Lessons!

Viniyoga © FAQ 448 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 3 - Gratitude Meditation

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

03 - Gratitude Meditation!

Viniyoga © FAQ 447 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 2 - Expressing Gratitude!

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

02 - Expressing Gratitude!

Viniyoga © FAQ 446 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 1 - Gratitude Journal

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

01 - Gratitude Journal!

Viniyoga © FAQ 445 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Enhance Meditation & Spiritual Practice!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 05 - Enhance Meditation & Spiritual Practice!

Viniyoga © FAQ 444 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Universal Harmony!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 04 - Universal Harmony!

Viniyoga © FAQ 443 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Karmic Consequences!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 03 - Karmic Consequences!

Viniyoga © FAQ 442 | 5 Compelling reasons to be Vegetarian | Purity of Mind!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 02 - Purity of Mind!

Viniyoga © FAQ 441 | 5 Compelling reasons to be Vegetarian | Ahimsā (non-violence)

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 01 - Ahimsā (non-violence)