The yogi philosophy does not have a central figure that yogis look up to for guidance and wisdom, unlike religions that have specific creators who are worshiped to the extent of building temples. Instead, the yogi philosophy is a message that has been shared by many advanced minds throughout history.

To understand who the ancient yogis were, we first have to remember who is considered a yogi. And it has nothing to do with practicing postures in a yoga mat.

There have been certain highly developed, advanced and exalted souls in the flesh, known as the yogi masters and adepts, who have passed from lower to higher planes of consciousness, thus gaining wisdom, power, and qualities that seem almost miraculous to the man of the ordinary consciousness. However, many of the stories told concerning them are myths or pure fiction originating in the minds of some modern sensational writers.

Rather than having just one or a few people as references for their teachings, the yogi philosophy is a compilation of all the advanced minds throughout history, who have focused on developing mentally, spiritually, and physically to help humankind move forward.

I recently came across a fascinating insight in Chapter Two of Don Miguel Ruiz's book, The Mastery of Love. He shared how these masters were able to heal their emotional wounds through self-love, forgiveness, and truth. Even though Ruiz didn't specifically mention the term "yogi," he referred to well-known spiritual figures such as Buddha, Jesus, and Krishna, who are considered yogi masters.

They personify what a yogi master is - an advanced mind that has mastered all of the human principles and embodies a level of consciousness that is incomprehensible to our conception. The yogi philosophy comprises all the teachings of these advanced minds, passed down from teachers to students and so on. It is a definite science built up over time, and the yogi masters are not just one person, but many, whose teachings are compiled into this great philosophy.

A philosophy that will help you to live a more peaceful, balanced and meaningful life.