Ly Yoga

14/04/2026

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10/04/2026

A little yoga teacher secret:

When you need a new pose…

take a contortion position,
give it a Sanskrit name from some lila,

and nobody asks any more questions.

Introducing: Gokulāsana

09/04/2026

In the book Madhurya Kadambini, Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakur describes nine stages of spiritual development and levels of consciousness.
Śraddhā is the first stage of consciousness, founded on beautiful, faith-based trust. At this level there is strong enthusiasm, but it is often accompanied by fanaticism and sentimentalism. A devotee at this stage usually considers their own perspective to be the best. They are not yet able to perceive the deeper dimensions and higher realizations within their own spiritual line — which is natural and, in a way, protective. It helps prevent the mind from becoming too scattered while progressing step by step.
Such a practitioner may be very strict and critical toward those whose views do not align with theirs. Rarely will you hear them say, “Perhaps I do not see the whole picture,” or acknowledge that they are a conditioned soul, also prone to making mistakes. They may enthusiastically use philosophy and scriptural verses according to their level of realization. Yet, on a subtle level, many material qualities can still remain — such as feeling superior to so-called “fallen materialists,” or directing criticism toward others through the energies of resentment and anger.
Ultimately, if we set aside all teachings and philosophies for a moment, as Jesus Christ said, “You will know them by their fruits.” One’s character qualities immediately reflect how deeply one has realized the soul’s natural consciousness of love. If we fail to see this within ourselves, God may give us many signs from the outside — through other living beings who politely keep their distance, leaving us instead with the experience of loneliness and the energy of pride.

08/04/2026

29/03/2026

On perioode, kus midagi ei paista toimuvat. Aga just siis muutub kõige rohkem. siseminekasv

10/03/2026

When fear, the need for belonging, and judgment fall away, what remains is pure bhakti — the natural love of the soul.

23/02/2026

On the path to self- and God-consciousness, austerity and philosophy are necessary — but they are not the ultimate goal. The example of perfection is found in the Gopis, the cowherd maidens of Vrindavan — simple village girls whose love for the cowherd boy Krishna is pure, selfless, and unconditional. That very cowherd boy is the Original Personality of Godhead.

Such spontaneous devotion is regarded in Bhakti Yoga as the highest state of the soul.
From our limited experience, we can see that without empathy, compassion, and kind, friendly interaction — without a sense of safe and caring community — spiritual life can unconsciously turn into pride and a feeling of superiority. Therefore, no matter how much wisdom or austerity we may display in our teachings, what truly touches and interests people in the end is loving, warm, and sincere human connection.

20/02/2026

It has always been the case that every philosopher wants to be the best and the sharpest from the angle of their own ahankara (false ego). This is a natural and even “sport-like” quality of people with strong intellects.
Even in the Vedas it is said (Bhagavad-gita 7.19) that after many lifetimes, true intellectual development ideally culminates in humility and surrender to God.
In our age, debates have often turned into arguments. This means that people use superior, dismissive, or angry expressions. One who is cultured on their spiritual path usually does not descend into that kind of energy. Instead, they continue their practice, or at best describe broader perspectives with love and respect.
It is often visible from just a few sentences where the consciousness of a living being currently stands — even if they speak about the Absolute Truth, but do so through impolite, uninspiring, or belittling energy.
It really is that simple.
Of course, there is such a thing as necessary “father energy” — firmness, clarity, structure. But if that exists without the “mother energy” of compassion and understanding, the result is violence, fanaticism, and a dry-hearted, bitter soul.

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19/12/2025

Whatever position life places me in,
I choose balance.