Yogā-Duality Toward Unity
Many believe Yogā is about mastering physical poses or achieving perfect balance. But its roots run far deeper. True Yogā, grounded in ancient Sānkhya philosophy, points us toward something far more profound.
Sānkhya teaches that reality is composed of two fundamental principles:
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Purusha – pure consciousness, the silent witness
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Prakriti – matter, mind, nature, all that is seen and experienced
At first, these seem distinct. Sānkhya presents a dualistic vision — separating the seer (Purusha) from the seen (Prakriti). Yogā adopts this framework, guiding us to realize that we are not our thoughts, emotions, or bodies. We are the awareness behind them — the still observer.
Through practices such as āsana, prānayama, and dhyān, Yogā harmonizes Prakriti by calming the nervous system, regulating the breath, and steadying the mind. This physical and mental discipline isn’t just for well-being; it is a preparation for deeper spiritual insight.
And as the practice deepens, something transformational occurs: We begin to see that even the perceived separation between “seer” and “seen” dissolves. Beyond the duality taught in Sānkhya, Yogā reveals a more profound, non-dual truth: there is only One.
True Yoga is the journey from separation to unity, from physical balance to mental clarity, to the ultimate realization that all distinctions fade in the vast ocean of Being. Along the way, we come to understand:
We are not only our roles, emotions, or identities.
Our true nature is pure, infinite, and untouched by the world. Actions done with awareness radiate as positive karma. Personal growth ripples outward, shifting the collective field.
Yogā isn’t about curated moments or spiritual performance. It is about awakening — seeing through the illusion of separateness, and living from the truth of unity.