Overview: Meditation is a profound and all-encompassing practice that incorporates various components collectively known as ASTANG YOG: YAM-NIYAM, ASANA, PRANAYAM, PRATYAHAR, DHARANA, DHYAN, and SAMADHI. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in facilitating inner peace and spiritual growth.
Components of ASTANG YOG:
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YAM-NIYAM: Ethical principles guiding one's conduct.
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ASANA: Specific body postures aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being.
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PRANAYAMA: Breath control techniques to harness energy.
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PRATYAHARA: Delineating boundaries between external stimuli and internal awareness.
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DHARANA: Concentration on a chosen thought or idea.
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DHYAN: Deepened concentration leading to a state of heightened awareness.
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SAMADHI: The ultimate state of meditative absorption, where the practitioner transcends the limitations of the mind to achieve pure consciousness.
In our regular online sessions, we offer a comprehensive curriculum covering topics such as:
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Chakras
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The five elements (pancha mahabhute)
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Naadi
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Vayu-upwayu (vital energy)
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Influence of constellations on day-to-day life
Our meticulously crafted syllabus draws upon insights from scholarly studies and correlates them with modern scientific understanding. Through knowledge sessions followed by practical exercises, participants are provided with the tools and guidance necessary to deepen their meditation practice and cultivate inner peace.