Viniyoga © FAQ 479 | Yoga & Transformation | 04 - When is the right time?

This series of five YouTube videos explores how Yogic practices guide profound inner change, drawing on Patañjali's teachings. Dr Kausthub Desikachar of the Viniyoga tradition, grandson of T Krishnamacharya and son and successor of TKV Desikachar, shares his wisdom from his personal experience and decades of study in the lineage.

04 - When is the right time?

Viniyoga © FAQ 478 | Yoga & Transformation | 03 - Why is it hard to change?

This series of five YouTube videos explores how Yogic practices guide profound inner change, drawing on Patañjali's teachings. Dr Kausthub Desikachar of the Viniyoga tradition, grandson of T Krishnamacharya and son and successor of TKV Desikachar, shares his wisdom from his personal experience and decades of study in the lineage.

03 - Why is it hard to change?

Viniyoga © FAQ 477 | Yoga & Transformation | 02 - Don't Retain Status Quo!

This series of five YouTube videos explores how Yogic practices guide profound inner change, drawing on Patañjali's teachings. Dr Kausthub Desikachar of the Viniyoga tradition, grandson of T Krishnamacharya and son and successor of TKV Desikachar, shares his wisdom from his personal experience and decades of study in the lineage.

02 - Don't Retain Status Quo!

Viniyoga © FAQ 476 | Yoga & Transformation | 01 - Embracing Authenticity!

This series of five YouTube videos explores how Yogic practices guide profound inner change, drawing on Patañjali's teachings. Dr Kausthub Desikachar of the Viniyoga tradition, grandson of T Krishnamacharya and son and successor of TKV Desikachar, shares his wisdom from his personal experience and decades of study in the lineage.

01 - Embracing Authenticity

Viniyoga © FAQ 475 | ⁠Signs you are in your comfort zone | Self Sabotage & Victimhood

Being in our comfort zone is one of the significant hurdles we must face while on the spiritual path. Learning to observe signs of being in our safe bubble is a key realisation we must have to step beyond comfort zones, release old patterns, and cultivate deep inner transformation.

05 - Self Sabotage & Victimhood!

Viniyoga © FAQ 474 | Signs you are in your comfort zone | Repeating Old Patterns!

Being in our comfort zone is one of the significant hurdles we must face while on the spiritual path. Learning to observe signs of being in our safe bubble is a key realisation we must have to step beyond comfort zones, release old patterns, and cultivate deep inner transformation.

In this five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the five main signs that we are deeply rooted in our comfort zone.

04 - Repeating Old Patterns

Viniyoga © FAQ 473 | Signs you are in your comfort zone | Rationalising Current State!

Being in our comfort zone is one of the significant hurdles we must face while on the spiritual path. Learning to observe signs of being in our safe bubble is a key realisation we must have to step beyond comfort zones, release old patterns, and cultivate deep inner transformation.

In this five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the five main signs that we are deeply rooted in our comfort zone.

03 - Rationalising Current State

Viniyoga © FAQ 472 | Signs you are in your comfort zone | Spiritual Stagnation!

Being in our comfort zone is one of the significant hurdles we must face while on the spiritual path. Learning to observe signs of being in our safe bubble is a key realisation we must have to step beyond comfort zones, release old patterns, and cultivate deep inner transformation.

In this five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the five main signs that we are deeply rooted in our comfort zone.

02 - Spiritual Stagnation

Viniyoga © FAQ 471 | Signs you are in your comfort zone | Avoidance of Discomfort!

Being in our comfort zone is one of the significant hurdles we must face while on the spiritual path. Learning to observe signs of being in our safe bubble is a key realisation we must have to step beyond comfort zones, release old patterns, and cultivate deep inner transformation.

In this five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the five main signs that we are deeply rooted in our comfort zone.

Viniyoga © FAQ 470 | ⁠How is sleep connected to the spiritual dimension?

In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, sleep is regarded as one of the three foundations of health and a vital gateway to higher states of awareness. Modern science, too, affirms its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

This five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the multidimensional nature of sleep—its physiology, psychology, and spiritual significance—providing you with clear insights and practices to restore balance, enhance vitality, and align with your true self.

5 - How is sleep connected to the spiritual dimension?

Viniyoga © FAQ 469 | How does Yoga influence the sleep and dream connection?

In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, sleep is regarded as one of the three foundations of health and a vital gateway to higher states of awareness. Modern science, too, affirms its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

This five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the multidimensional nature of sleep—its physiology, psychology, and spiritual significance—providing you with clear insights and practices to restore balance, enhance vitality, and align with your true self.

4 - How does Yoga influence the sleep and dream connection?

Viniyoga © FAQ 468 | How appropriate sleep varies according to Prakṛti?

In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, sleep is regarded as one of the three foundations of health and a vital gateway to higher states of awareness. Modern science, too, affirms its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

This five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the multidimensional nature of sleep—its physiology, psychology, and spiritual significance—providing you with clear insights and practices to restore balance, enhance vitality, and align with your true self.

3 - How appropriate sleep varies according to Prakṛti?

Viniyoga © FAQ 467 | How can Yoga improve the quality of sleep?

In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, sleep is regarded as one of the three foundations of health and a vital gateway to higher states of awareness. Modern science, too, affirms its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

This five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the multidimensional nature of sleep—its physiology, psychology, and spiritual significance—providing you with clear insights and practices to restore balance, enhance vitality, and align with your true self.

2 - How can Yoga improve the quality of sleep?

Viniyoga © FAQ 466 | How did the ancient Yogis regard sleep?

In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, sleep is regarded as one of the three foundations of health and a vital gateway to higher states of awareness. Modern science, too, affirms its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

This five-part series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, offers a deep dive into the multidimensional nature of sleep—its physiology, psychology, and spiritual significance—providing you with clear insights and practices to restore balance, enhance vitality, and align with your true self.

1 - How did the ancient Yogis regard sleep?

Viniyoga © FAQ 465 | How to Conserve Prāṇa? - 5 - Commitment to Dharma!

The Yogis taught the importance of conserving Prāṇa and directing it wisely to fulfil our Dharma and realise our spiritual potential. This principle, emphasised in ancient texts such as the Yoga-Yājñavalkya and Yoga-Rahasya, guided their lifestyle choices and daily practices.

In today’s world, however, many have forgotten these teachings, adopting unhealthy habits and diets that drain rather than nurture their vital energy.

In this video series, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar reminds us how to conserve Prāṇa and channel it effectively, so we may thrive in our spiritual journey.

5 - Commitment to Improve Dharma!