Yoga Yoentenn

Yoga Yoentenn Practice with me online and in Bhutan. Yoga instructor and practitioner

29/12/2024

Ahimsa or non violence in its simplest meaning

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I feel like a complete beginner when it comes to spirituality and its vast dimensions. However, after nearly three years...
22/12/2024

I feel like a complete beginner when it comes to spirituality and its vast dimensions. However, after nearly three years of practicing yoga and exploring Buddhist philosophies and various meditation techniques, I feel I have achieved a small yet profound success: I have begun to see a path that resonates deeply with me—a path I can follow authentically.

Throughout my journey, I’ve encountered many spiritual traditions, especially within yogic and Buddhist frameworks. A common thread that stands out to me in both is the ultimate goal of perceiving truth, understanding reality, and realizing the true nature of oneself.

Currently, my practice is rooted in asanas and mobility, followed few meditative practices, which I see as the foundation for not only physical and mental health but also the cultivation of awareness necessary for engaging with more subtle spiritual practices. Alongside asanas, I dedicate time to study, contemplation, and meditative practices to deepen my understanding.

As an instructor, my aspiration is to teach these techniques authentically—grounded in what I have personally learned and practiced. I want to inspire others to embark on their own journeys, equipped with the tools to explore and understand themselves and the world more deeply.

This is a brief account of my journey as both a practitioner and a teacher.

20/12/2024

I feel that in todays world it is important to realise that yoga has to extend much further than just the mat and postures. We have come at a point where beginners and almost every person new to yoga thinking that it is all about asanas and being flexible. It ends up as a very physical thing.

Yoga is much more than the asanas and to realise that I feel that one has to study the philosophical background of yoga.

18/12/2024

Sun salutation B till downward facing dog where you hold for 5 breaths.
Although it can be better to practice indoors for lesser distraction sometimes going outdoors for practice can also help in ways of using the outdoor environment as a way to find distractions as an opportunity to build the muscle of being able focus on yourself all dispite the visual distractions. It can also contribute to a serene state of practice.

16/12/2024

Awareness is not just essential on the yoga mat during asana practice; it is the foundation of living yoga in everyday life. True yoga transcends physical postures, guiding us to cultivate mindfulness and presence in every moment. By being aware, we learn to observe our thoughts, emotions, and actions without judgment, enabling us to make conscious choices instead of reacting impulsively. This heightened awareness fosters deeper connections, compassion, and a sense of inner peace, even amidst life's challenges. It reminds us to align our words and actions with our values, making every interaction and decision a reflection of yoga’s essence. Whether we are breathing, walking, working, or engaging with others, awareness transforms ordinary moments into opportunities for growth, grounding us in the unity of body, mind, and spirit.

15/12/2024

Yogic philosophy teaches that true understanding of the world begins with knowing oneself, as the outer world is a reflection of the inner state. Through self-awareness, one transcends the illusions of maya (perceived reality shaped by ignorance) and realizes the unchanging essence within, known as the atman. This Self, connected to the universal reality (Brahman), reveals the interconnectedness of all existence. By quieting the mind through practices like meditation and self-inquiry, one sees beyond surface appearances and discovers the true nature of reality as unified and eternal.

The past three months have been an overwhelming experience for me, both as a yoga instructor and as an individual.The mo...
05/12/2024

The past three months have been an overwhelming experience for me, both as a yoga instructor and as an individual.

The more I learned, the more I realized how little I actually knew. It has been a journey of self-discovery. Since beginning my path as a yoga instructor in 2022, I’ve noticed a profound shift in my personality. These three months in Dharamshala have added even more depth to that transformation.

When I first started practicing yoga, I thought it was just a physical exercise—a series of postures. I still have to remind myself not to get too attached to the asanas or how I look while practicing them. Knowing something conceptually can be deceptive; it can make you feel as if you are already practicing it, even when you aren’t. Awareness, I believe, is what bridges the gap between knowing and truly embodying a practice.

I remember our teachers during training constantly reminding us that asanas are only a small part of yoga. Once you internalize that, you realize yoga extends far beyond the mat—it can be integrated into every action, every moment of your day.

While yoga offers practices of immense depth beyond the asanas, I’ve also found myself drawn to studying Buddhism. Growing up in Bhutan as a Buddhist, I was exposed to its teachings through my family, teachers, and various rituals. Over time, I began questioning the meaning behind these practices and their significance. That curiosity brought me to Dharamshala, where I immersed myself in as much as I could during these few months.

However, I’ve realized that three months of study is like a drop in the ocean. Meeting Buddhist scholars who have devoted their lives to these teachings and still find themselves exploring new depths has been humbling. I may not have answers to all my questions, but this time has planted seeds of familiarity in my mind that I believe will guide me in the future.

I now see myself returning here again and again in the years to come—to delve deeper into the essence of these ancient philosophies, practices, and teachings.

04/12/2024

"Mindful practice begins with the simplicity of observing the present, allowing awareness to grow through movement. When intention guides the flow, and breath becomes the essence, we create a harmonious connection between body, mind, and spirit. Each moment becomes an opportunity to be fully alive and present."

09/11/2024

Movement of the body on a particular practice of any kind isn't so hard compared to the efforts required for paying full attention and awareness to it fully and for a long duration undisturbed.
The point is when I started out with the practice of yoga asana, I thought that the hardest part of it were doing the intense backbends and armbalances. I have realized a little that the hardest is not something that you do with the body but the things that your mind does and your awareness and your level of mindfulness.

08/11/2024

"The journey of the mind is a dance between the unknown and the known, where every breath holds the power to unlock the mysteries of existence."

07/11/2024

It's is necessary to maintain proper alignment in order to gain proper engagement in the body in any poses you perform. In this case, in the crow pose, going with a flat back can take away your ability to properly engage the shoulders for a much stronger hold.

It will eventually lead to having to put all the weight on your elbows instead of the shoulder.
The other important thing here is the chest compression which is necessary to be understood when progressing further into more pose like the handstand .

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