Yogas

The six practices or "yogas" of Naropa are tummo, illusory body, clear light, bardo, transference of consciousness and entering the citadel. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Their many pathways of practice, such as of the oral instructions for developing tummo, the inner flame, and likewise the physical exercises explained in the six practices or "yogas" of Naropa, the various branches of energy-wind practice such as holding the vase-breath, vajra-recitation and so forth, are the seal of their behavior. ❋ Unknown (1997)

The main guideline instruction of the Shangpa Kagyu line is that of the six practices, or 'yogas' of Niguma. " ❋ Unknown (1997)

In this sense raja yoga is called the "king among yogas" wherein all yogic practices, considered to be the starting point in the quest to cleanse karma through rightful acts and mindfulness. ❋ Alanna Zabel (2011)

I began to explore religion in a new light, and went to Buddhist meditation retreats, Catholic Masses, Evangelical healings, various yogas, and Jewish prayer services. ❋ Rabbi Alan Lurie (2011)

Each religion has its yogas – “spiritual practices” that make for better people, or at least happier warriors, or wiser advisors. ❋ Zornhau (2008)

This aligns with the second of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: yogas chitta vritti nirodhah -- the purpose of yoga is to calm the fluctuations of the mind. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If you subscribe to yogas chitta vritti nirodhah, then loud verbal music increases the fluctuations of the mind-stuff. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In Bikram yoga and other “hot” yogas, positions are held in a set order in a very hot room, allowing your muscles to stretch easily. ❋ William Kent Krueger (2010)

On a pathway level, devoid forms occur during the complete stage yogas once the energy-winds have been brought into the central channel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Alternatively, we can visualize simply our own spiritual mentor or the Buddha, or we can do the practice in the context of one of the six-session yogas: there are many ways of doing it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also, the tantric master chooses the student, to ensure that the student has a foundation in other yogas and is mentally prepared, whereas in the other paths of yoga the student chooses the teacher. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To develop this discipline, one might practice any number of yogas: a common monastic practice was to focus on one's breathing while maintaining the lotus position, with the later addition of a mantra or koan to short-circuit the rational intellect. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I do yoga for the following reasons: it increases my [flexibility] so I can do wierd shit and not get injured in sports, it increases my [endurance], it increases [my definition] (it's how I got a six pack), and girls think it's hot. ❋ Nirvanarageatm (2004)

Yoga is [good for] the [soul]. ❋ MetalHead (2005)

I was [yogaing] and I... ❋ Dcahnei (2018)

[A-] Hey, how can you run, though you couldn't stand up after that accident. [B-] [Yoga] saved me bro. ❋ Vicks (2013)

I feel all tense, I'm gonna take a shower and do some [yoga] I want to lose [5 pounds], I'm going to start yoga I"ll be away form my gym, but I can just do some yoga to [keep fit] ❋ Regin The Radiant (2009)

[None] needed ❋ S.Muirhaven (2003)

"Wow, touching my [toes] really aligns by [chakras]!," said the [asshat] doing yoga. ❋ Seudónimo (2011)

mike: "hey, stan! you wanna do [yoga] tonight?!" stan: "yeah, man! i'll bring the yoga [mats], you bring the [incense]!" ❋ Yeahdudesoccer (2011)

[Hey dude], want to do some [yoga] with me? No way I'll just [break] something. ❋ Sakura Z (2016)

rachel-"in yoga the [grass] is as [green] as your [shirt]" catherine-"but my shirt is white?" rachel- "exactly." ❋ Yoggish Genius (2009)