Raga or desire is seen as one of the major obstacles to Enlightenment in the yogic tradition. It also later became the foundation of the Buddha’s teaching; recognising the fact that desire causes suffering and to overcome suffering we must transcend desire. Investigating its nature deeply is what enables us to see it for what it is and therefore not be enslaved by it. But is all desire really negative?  In Buddhism the word “craving” which definitely has a negative connotation, is often used synonymously with desire.  What about the desire to get out of bed in the morning to do your Yoga P ..read more

The Yoga Sutras have more to offer us than you might realise. As well as outlining the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga, which is the journey to help us find enlightenment they also teach us the five main obstacles on the Path. These are the things than can present barriers in your yogic path, and they are known as kleshas in Sanskrit. Here’s a bit more about each of them, and how you can begin to overcome them: 1. Avidya – Ignorance Avidya is the main culprit, from which all of the other kleshas are generated. In Yoga, ignorance is considered to be a lack of knowledge of the true nature of things ..read more