Yoga is a journey – Of the Self, Through the Self, To the Self
This class in mainly focussed to sharpen the awareness by focussing on the subtle aspects of our being.
According to Patanjali,
PRANA (As breath) + AYAMA (Pause in the movement of breath)
According to Hatha Tradition,
PRANA (as subtle psychic energy, life force, cosmic energy) + AYAMA (Restrain or control)
Significance of Prana & Pranayama -
- As long as prana is present in the body, life exists.
- So long as breathing goes on, the mind remains unsteady.
- To stop the mind, manipulation of breath (pranayama) is necessary.
Thus, pranayama is the science of regulating the vital energy or prana through the skillful manipulation of breath. By controlling the movement of breath, one develops harmony between physiological and psychological functions via influencing /improving the functions of lungs & heart and this, in turn, not only helps in maintaining our health but also prepares an individual for undertaking higher practices of yoga like – dharna, dhyana etc.
We at Shivanjali’s Yoga introduce you to Ashta-Kumbhakas gradually as per the traditional texts. The practice of these –
- Bring in complete control over one’s own body-mind complex.
- Cures the dysfunction of Vata-Pitta-Kapha . ( H. P. II/65 )
- Stimulates and increases the gastric fire.
- Bestows slimness of the body, lustrous face, clarity of voice and brightness of eyes.
- Frees one from diseases by purification of nadis.
Each session of meditation at Shivanjali’s Yoga, is an experience. The different techniques of guided meditation make you walk a path which help one delve within the layers of the mind and leads to comprehensive awareness and comprehensive freedom. At the onset of this spiritual journey one develops the discriminative awareness of the phenomenal world and his connect with the supreme consciousness. This awareness brings in a joy which is objectless and transcendental.
The conscious practice results in stress-free life, mindfulness and a happy blissful self.
