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Welcome to our Darśana.
Darśana means vision. The view of the true self, or a vision of truth and reality. Darśana also means perspective. Yoga itself is referred to as a Darśana. Here we share our perspectives, experiences and insights on various topics related to Ashtanga Yoga. Knowing that a perspective, a point of view, though always valid, is not a truth and in the belief that every perspective can expand and enrich one's own understanding.
Resources
Books
K Pattabhi Jois – Yoga Mala: The Original Teachings of Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
R. Sharath Jois – Astanga Yoga Anusthana
EDWIN F. BRYANT – Yoga Sutras of Patañjali
Lino Miele – Ashtanga Yoga
David Keil – Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers
Links
Yoga Sutra Translation – arlingtoncentre.org
Yoga Sutra Chanting Audio – Dr. M. A. Jayashree
Our Teachers (worldwide)
Matthew and Carla Vollmer – astangaspirit.com
Denise Christian – ashtangayogacornwall.com
Audio
More information about the sanskrit word Darśana:
The exact meaning of darśana always depends on the cultural and religious context. Especially in the latter, it is mostly described as an auspicious sight or a vision of the divine or a Guru. Darshana also describes the 6 systems of thought which constitute Hindu philosophy, in whose context is usually spelled as darshanam.
However, darśana is quite a widely known Sanskrit word and part of spoken Indian languages. In a casual context, it is commonly translated as “seeing”. This translation derives from the term's etymology: In Sanskrit dṛś means to see and if you practice Ashtanga Yoga you have certainly came across Drshti, the gazing point during asana practice.
Darśana might also be spelled darsana, darshanam or darshana.