Pratyahara: Before dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and samadhi(contemplation) can be undertaken satisfactorily, it is necessary not only that the right attitude towards all things has been cultivated and the vital currents ordered accordingly; but also that the ability to subdue the tendencies that the five senses have to go outward, is the object of a […]
Samadhi: The Absorption TAD EVARTHAMATRA-NIRBHASAM SVARUPA-SHUNYAM IVA SAMADHIH (yoga sutrasIII.3) Meditation continues until only the consciousness of the object remains is samadhi It is clear that Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi are actually the different phases of the same mental process. Each step differs from the previous one by the depth of concentration achieved and the […]
Dhyana Yoga : meditation Dhyana yoga therefore represents the goal towards which all the preliminary practices of yoga tend, on the postures, the breathing, the introspection and even the concentration. Dhyana Yoga: Meditation is only the extension of concentration and is born of the ease with which man can “fix the mind” at will on […]
Dharana: the concentration Yoga. As already indicated, the first five Angas (stages) of Yoga eliminate, step by step, the external causes of mental distraction. Yama (Rules or Self-prohibitions) and Niyama (Commandments) eliminate disturbances caused by uncontrolled desires and emotions. Asana (Posture) and Prânâyâma (breath control or prana) eliminate the disturbances caused by the physical body. The Pratydhara (or […]
Top 10 Pranayama Yoga (Breathing Control) & Poses. Pranayama is the fourth limb of Ashtanga yoga, and is also called as the “Heart of Yoga.” I call it as the “Science of Breathing.” Pranayama comes from two words, prana and ayama. Prana stands for the vital energy which is present within each one of us. […]
Raja Yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga that has got huge benefits. It helps in controlling your mind and also helps in achieving salvation. It involves the thought process. Raja yoga was practiced by the Rajas or the kings and hence the name. It was used for the sole purpose in […]
The Sanskrit word ‘Yoga’ has two meaning, because it is derived from two roots – one is ‘yujir yoge’ and other is ‘yuj samadhou’. The root ‘yujir yoge’ means to join or to unite. Religious leaders accept this meaning because their philosophy is based on dualism. They always try to project an external God and […]
Hatha Yoga : Yoga has it beginnings in ancient India but this discipline has invaded the whole world due to the benefits it offers to people who take up yoga. A survey shows that there are billions of people who practice yoga in the world. What is Hatha Yoga? All Poses and Benefits. There are various […]
Seven Chakras of Human Body | 7 Chakras Meditation Yoga In Sanskrit the word chakras means spinning wheel representing the seven spinal energy centers. The seven chakras of human body correspond to your spiritual growth, behavioral characteristics and to specific areas of your body. All the seven chakras can be aligned together and made to […]
Yoga Poses for Weight Loss for Beginners | 12 Yoga Asana Yoga Poses for Weight Loss: One of the most common questions we ask from a yoga teacher is “Will doing yoga help me lose weight?” The answer is definitely. The ancient wisdom of the healing system of yoga always addresses the root cause of […]