From Hurt to Heart!

Moving beyond old wounds to fulfill your true potential.

Dear Yoga Family

This full moon arrives as a luminous reminder that our dreams and intentions only take form when we move toward them. The light it casts asks us to look honestly at where we’ve been standing still—where good intentions have replaced real progress. It’s not enough to wish for transformation; we must walk the path that leads there.

Energy is movement. Our potential stagnates when we pause too long in hesitation, fear, or doubt. The universe meets us halfway only when we take the first step. Remember this mantra: we lose out when we are lazy. Yet laziness is rarely about lack of willpower—it is often the weight of unhealed pain, the echo of old wounds whispering that we are not ready or worthy. To truly overcome procrastination, we must face and heal these hidden parts of ourselves. Only then can we move freely toward the lives we’re meant to live.

I understand this deeply, for I, too, have walked that path. There were times when I lingered in stagnation—hesitating to move forward because my past pains made me doubt my worth and readiness. The hurtful experiences I once endured kept me trapped in cycles of avoidance and delay. But in choosing to face them and to heal, I found my strength again. Having broken through to the other side, I now hold space with empathy for those still waiting to take that bold step forward. I know how heavy that resistance can feel, and I also know the freedom that awaits beyond it.

As the moon shines its whole light upon us, it invites us to release the excuses, to forgive the past, and to act from a place of love. Every small, heart-led action carries divine momentum. Do not wait for perfect timing or courage; both are born in motion.

Finally, a gentle reminder: act from your heart, not from your hurt. When we act from pain, we blame, resist, and remain victims of our own story. But when we act from love and courage, we reclaim our power and open the way for healing and fulfilment. Let this full moon guide you back to your strength, truth, and purpose.

With love!

Namaste!

Full Moon, 07 Oct 2025

Health and Healing as a personal responsibility

In his third talk at the Celebration of Viniyoga Conference, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar reminded us of a profound truth: health is not simply the absence of disease, but the art of balance. True wellbeing is dynamic, alive, and cultivated through conscious choices every day.

Both Yoga and Āyurveda place the responsibility for wellbeing in our own hands. Through self-discipline (Tapas), self-inquiry (Svādhyāya), and regular practice (Abhyāsa), we cultivate resilience, clarity, and healing.

Dr Kausthub Desikachar at the Celebration of Viniyoga Conference. Photo by Ilze Silina

In the Viniyoga tradition, practice is always personalised. Age, constitution, health conditions, and lifestyle all shape the approach. Unlike performance-driven Yoga, Viniyoga emphasises healing and functionality. The practice serves the person, never the other way around.

Key points:

  • Breath: Breath (Prāṇa) is the bridge between body, mind, and spirit. Conscious breathing restores flow, balances energy, and supports healing.

  • Food and daily habits :“You are what you digest,” teaches Āyurveda. Diet is always personal, based on one’s constitution (Prakṛti), season, and context. Small habits like waking early, mindful eating, and proper rest accumulate into long-term vitality. Daily choices are daily medicine.

  • Stress, rest, and resilience: Modern life strains our systems. Viniyoga responds with restorative practices, meditation, and mantra to calm the nervous system. Responsibility includes not just doing more, but knowing when to rest deeply.

  • Healing as a relationship: Healing is never solitary. In Viniyoga, the student-teacher relationship is central. The teacher offers guidance, but the practitioner is responsible for self-care and practice. Healing is built on trust, dialogue, and commitment.

Dr. Kausthub closed with a gentle but powerful reminder: health is an active, lifelong process. Yoga and Āyurveda return power to the individual, teaching us that responsibility is not a burden but a form of freedom. By taking ownership of our choices, we can live more consciously.

And in his words: “Stop being lazy and get moving!”

Contributions of Srī TKV Desikachar | 10

Śrī TKV Desikachar is regarded worldwide as one of the most important Yoga Masters of the modern era. His extraordinary contributions to the Yoga field have touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide. In this video series, we explore some of his most profound contributions.

This tenth video highlights his role in building spiritual bridges between Yoga and other spiritual traditions worldwide!

His Master’s Voice | Patañjali's Yogasūtra

Audio blog by Dr Kausthub Desikachar

Yogasūtra II.15 - pariṇāma-tāpa-saṁskāra-duḥkhaiḥ guṇa-vṛtti-virodhāt-ca duḥkham-eva sarvaṁ vivekinaḥ

What is the cause of unpleasant or painful consequences?

The wise with discriminative perception clearly see that suffering is immanent in all because of change, expectations, habits, and the disturbances of the Guṇa-s.

Suffering does not discriminate. It affects everyone, the ignorant and the wise. There is constant change of some sort in ourselves and in the world around us. These changes may or may not be recognised. Thus, we may have an urge to seek more of the same, even when it is no longer possible. For example, having enjoyed mangoes, we want them even though they are out of season.

Past conditioning can also create strong reactions if what we are used to isn’t forthcoming. We must add to this how we usually relate to other people, which are often based on our memories and expectations, rather than how they are now.

The Guṇa-s change constantly, affecting our nature, and we have very limited control over this.

Thus any object or circumstance can potentially contribute to painful and unpleasant effects.

Listen to an audio explaining this aphorism:» Click the Play button below

Guardians of the Glow

Traditional Wisdom to Rebuild Life’s Subtle Essence

by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, PhD

Across cultures and medical traditions, the question of resilience remains central—why some people withstand illness and recover more easily while others succumb to chronic conditions.

Āyurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine, answers this question through the concept of Ojas, the subtle essence of vitality and immunity. Modern chronic illnesses such as diabetes, depression, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular disease can be reframed through the lens of Ojas depletion: an erosion of inner reserves caused by an imbalance in diet, lifestyle, mental habits, and spiritual disconnection.

Viniyoga, a tradition of Yoga rooted in the teachings of Yogācārya T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, offers complementary practices that can restore balance at the level of body, breath, and mind. Its adaptive, breath-centric orientation makes it particularly suited for individualised healing, weaving seamlessly with Ayurvedic principles of constitution (prakṛti), imbalance (vikṛti), and daily rhythm (dinacarya).

We will explore Ojas in depth—what it is, how it becomes depleted, and how you can replenish it. We will then apply these insights to chronic conditions, offering practical strategies that integrate Āyurveda and Viniyoga. A set of daily protocols is also included, along with an Ojas Lifestyle Reference Table for quick guidance.

To read the full article, you may click below to download the PDF File>

Guardians of The Glow Oct 2025.pdfGuardians of The Glow | by Dr Kausthub Desikachar3.01 MB • PDF File

🌿✨ A New Chapter Begins in Brussels, Starts in the summer OF 2026 ✨🌿

Yoga that heals.
Yoga that transforms.
Yoga that meets you where you are. 🌿

In 2026, Brussels becomes home to the Viniyoga Therapy Training —
a 3-year journey into the heart of yoga as therapy.

A lineage of profound wisdom.
A practice of presence.
A training for those who feel called to guide, serve, and heal.
A whisper. A calling. A path.

Curious? Ready? Something inside whispering yes?

This course will offer in-depth training in applying the holistic principles of Yoga as a complementary healing system. It is most suited for those who want to become a Yoga Therapist and those who wish to develop individualised complementary Yoga Therapy processes for students with different ailments or health concerns.

By undergoing this intense training, students learn about the therapeutic aspects of Yoga so that they may facilitate others' journey towards self-empowerment, healing, and personal transformation. The course also allows trainees to develop their unique strengths as healers. It is bilingual, conducted in English and translated into French.

Get the full picture here: https://www.viniyoga.com.sg/therapy-training-eu-2026.

If you want to watch a student testimonial on this training, please view this short reel on Instagram below!

Among all the Mudrās, one stands apart.

Revered by generations of Yogin-s, Mahāmudrā wasn’t just a technique—it was a philosophy, a way of life, and a gateway to something far deeper. Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya himself called it the essential tool to master daily death—a bold claim, but one rooted in profound experience.

Far beyond an energetic Haṭha Yoga practice, Mahāmudrā is a spiritual powerhouse in the Viniyoga tradition—one that gently unveils its secrets only to those who approach it with precision, breath, and presence.

Dr Kausthub Desikachar instructing a student in Mahāmudrā. 2018

This immersive retreat dives into Mahāmudrā like never before.

We’ll break down its subtle frameworks, reveal hidden layers, and guide you through refined techniques involving breath and visualisation. You'll discover how this powerful Mudrā can influence the deepest aspects of your system—body, mind, and beyond.

You’ll also explore practical applications in healing, Yoga Therapy, and spiritual evolution—plus previously unshared teachings that enrich even the most seasoned practitioner’s journey.

🔥 This is for the serious seeker, teacher, or trainer—ready to move from inspired to ignited.

The path is calling. Let's walk it together.