About Ashtanga Nepal

Ashtanga Yoga and Buddhism
I believe Ashtanga is a powerful and effective practice, serving as the foundation for qualities such as discipline, depth, introspection, and patience. It cultivates awareness of the subtle body, leading to a more fluid sense of self. 

Therefore, Ashtanga not only makes us feel good but also provides an excellent foundation for the deeper transformational practices Buddhism offers. However, to fully reap the benefits of our physical practice, we must deliberately engage in complementary practices of wisdom and compassion.

What makes it a spiritual practice?
I believe that a spiritual practice is not a solitary journey but a path of belonging and integration. Through yoga, we tap into deeper levels of awareness, revealing not a solitary soul (Atman) hidden within but our intrinsic connection with all living beings. When this understanding guides our thoughts, speech, and actions, it leads us toward a direction that benefits ourselves, our surroundings, and our planet.

What does Ashtanganepal’s logo mean?

The eternal knot (Pata) symbolizes the interconnected nature of everything. As the Buddha realized in his infinite wisdom, nothing exists intrinsically separate from other phenomena. Our thoughts and imagination shape our perceptual world, influencing our actions, which in turn affect the whole. We can either let the process of perception and reaction pass unnoticed, living an unexamined life, or we can take hold and steer our body and mind in a wholesome direction. This is called yoga.

Just like the lotus flower, born in muddy waters, rises above the surface to blossom, so sentient beings, rise from the murkiness of Samara to blossom as enlightened Buddhas