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What is the meaning of yoga?

Yoga means union. Union of Atman (Soul) with – Paramatman (Universal Soul). Atman can be interpreted as energy. So it is a union of individual biological energy with cosmic energy. This union may start union of body & mind, body & breath, body & consciousness in ascending order of progress. Atman (consciousness) is pure, eternal, enlightened and free. So our Yogic study begins at gross body level and ends at subtle energy-consciousness level.

One cannot state the minimum time required for learning basics of Yoga. As it depends on, what is basic for an individual. For primary body level preparation also will vary from person to person as everybody has different body composition. Body is governed by mind, intellect, Iness complex. So learning the techniques and continue the self study is the way. Since Yoga is an experiential science, one has to practice it lifelong to experience its’ depth.

Yoga has its roots from Pre-vedic era as seen in Indus And Harppan civilizations. Then is the vedic era, as described in four Vedas, namely Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda. This also includes the period of Upanishadas, which describe the Yogic science in a lucid way. It is in the form of explanation of fundamental concepts by teachers to students. Then comes the classical era of Shat-darshanas i.e. Six Darshanas. These explain the philosophical views and ideas. Out of six darshanas, Sankhya Darshan is the theory of Yoga & Yoga is the practical of sankhya. These practical aspects of Yoga have been expounded by Mahamuni Patanjali about 500 years B.C. He has given us Ashtang Yoga pathway. Later comes post classical i.e. present phase of Yoga since last 2000 years onwards.

The duration of advanced Yogic study is lifelong. It is a pathway for self-perfection. It is a science of discipline. It is torch-light to conquer our short comings to deal with difficulties and obstacles. It is a stimulus to utilise our fullest potential. It is a process of continuous, uninturupted, firm, dedicated study hence unending .

For study of Ashtang Yoga (also called as Raj Yoga) we should study Patanjal Sutras. The books for study of Patanjal Sutras are

  • Patanjal Yogadarshan by K.K.Kolhatkar(Marathi)
  • Four chapters of freedom by Bihar school of Yoga

For study of HathYoga

  • Gherand Samhita & HathaYoga Pradipika are the text books. They are explained by Bihar School of Yoga, Kaivalyadhama – Lonavala.

Our Yoga center is helping society, to be functionally fit. Whoever comes to our Yoga center aiming at fitness has to fill a ‘Health form’. When we go thro’ it, we find his/her complaints like neck/back/low backache, acidity, constipation, lack of sleep, raised blood pressure, diabetes mellitus etc.

In addition everybody’s lifestyle is considered in formatting of his/her Yoga Programme. For office work people, a specific Yogic Asanas sequence is advised for spine fitness. For travelling staff, entirely different sequence is suggested.

So the ideal Yogic sequence for an individual is the one which aims at his/her functional fitness. We are supposed to do our destined/choiced work with full efficiency, which should be maintained and enhanced by Yogic study.

Yes, we do conduct short courses in Yoga for 50, 100, 150 contact hours. They are customised, as per availability of time of the student. It always consists of Theory & Practical with introduction of Yoga Philosophy.

The theory introduces structural & functional aspects of body. It also guides you to understand the medical aspects of selective diseases and basic concept of Yoga Therapy.

Write up is provided for all courses, for reference. After the course is completed certificate is issued.

The practical trains you to perform basic & advance yogic postures. It also teaches you different ways of breathing. You get an opportunity to learn various types of Pranayam & practice them. The Science of relaxation, visualization and autosuggestion is taught in Shavasan. The concept of Pratyahar is introduced in Shavasan for learning & practicing.

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