What is a Yogi, Anyway?
A yogi is one who practices yoga. Yoga is more than physical movements and postures; it includes meditation and other practices whose purpose is to achieve a harmony of thought, feelings, and actions that leads toward calm self-awareness. By stilling the natural turbulence of the mind, one gradually feels one’s unity with all life and with the Giver of Life.
The “Ask a Yogi” newsletter gives readers the opportunity to ask questions to Nayaswami Hriman McGilloway, co-spiritual director of Ananda Washington. Hriman has over 50 years of experience meditating with a technique called Kriya Yoga.
Below, you can subscribe to the newsletter, ask a question, or browse Hriman’s answers to previous questions.
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ABOUT ANANDA WASHINGTON
Ananda is a worldwide movement to help individuals realize the joy of their own higher Self. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Learn more at anandawashington.org
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