Category: Practice

The single leg stance is commonly known as one of modern yoga asanas — Vrikshasana, or Tree pose. Lesser-known is the origin of this stance: it traces back to Sthanu-vrata, an ancient practice of asceticism which embodies key pillars of Indian culture. Schematic description of the Universe or its abstract model in the view of… Продолжить чтение

The phenomenon of Indian military practices cannot be understood or explained through modern perspectives on Oriental martial arts or self-defense. Beyond the practical and applied aspects of these practices, whose value remains unclear from this viewpoint, their internal content, their “source code” or fundamental essence, remains terra incognita. These traditions lack any training imperative focused… Продолжить чтение