THE YOGARTHI JOURNAL
Welcome to the Yogarthi Journal — an imperfect compilation of notes, musings, opinions, suggestions, and ideas on yoga, both on and beyond the mat.
These reflections are shared with deep respect for all Yoga and Philosophy mentors. Any mistakes or misunderstandings are acknowledged as our own, and full responsibility for any errors is accepted by our editor Davie Drew.
Not Just for Sages: The Yogic Life of the Householder
This image is a 19th-century Indian painting from the Tashrīḥ al-aqwām, an illustrated ethnographic manuscript created in Hansi, India (present-day Haryana), around the 1820s–1830s during British colonial rule. The painting is a Mughal-Company School illustration and shows two Nāth yogis: an Aughar and a Kanphata, seated in a rural landscape.
The Third Limb First: Inclusivity and the Reordering of the Yogic Path
This traditional Indian miniature painting depicts two meditating yogis or spiritual figures seated in padmāsana (lotus posture) amidst a lush garden. One sits under a stylised tree, evoking enlightenment or liberation, while floral motifs and vibrant colours symbolise harmony and inner stillness.
Two Currents, One Ocean: Hatha and Vinyasa in the Yogic Imagination
Learn about the deep roots of yoga - an invitation to explore how Haṭha and Vinyāsa, though distinct in form, share a common purpose: awakening through the body and breath. Journey through sacred texts, subtle practices, and modern evolutions to understand how these living traditions guide us back to presence, purpose, and union.