The word Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga oriented. We can think of the union occuring between the mind,body, and spirit. "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses.Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, which more concerned with mental and spiritual than physical activity.Yoga teaches you a series of stationary and moving poses called asanas and a form of breath control known as pranayama, as well as concentration techniques.
--Yoga postures are designed to balance the different systems of the body, including the central nervous, the endocrine (glandular, and the digestive systems. By slowing down your mental activity, taking your mind off the causes of stress, and having you gently stretch your body in ways that massage your internal organs, yoga helps you create dynamic peacefulness within yourself.
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• Health Benefits of Yoga Mental Benefits of Yoga
• Improves flexibility and joint mobility
• Strengthens and tones muscles
• Increases stamina
• Improves digestion
• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels
• Improves circulation
• Boosts immune response
• Increases positive body awareness
• Relieves chronic stress patterns in the body
• Relaxes the mind and body
• Centers attention
• Sharpens concentration
• Frees the spirit
Meditation is healthy, safe and affordable. In fact it’s free.The only expense you’ll have is a meditation mat, which isn’t especially necessary-at least from my experience. Meditation has been around for 5,000 years, and was originally a spiritual component of yoga. Through the years non-yogis adopted it, intuitively sensing and connecting the practice with greater peace of mind. Personally, I can’t say enough good things about meditation. Its use has rewarded me with less worry and much more energy. But I’ve never been one for anecdotal evidenc
Recently, there’s an incredible amount of science tied into the benefits of meditation. The studies are endless and cover a variety of meditative practices.
Goal of the Three Streams: The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality. This Self-Realization comes through the three streams of traditional Yoga* meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.
Your physical condition has a tremendous influence on your mind. This is true for your day to day activity, but even more so when it comes to meditation.Your stomach should be empty before sitting for meditation for getting good results.The best times to meditate is in the morning, before you had your breakfast. Another good time is in the evening, before the eveving meal. Prepare your body before you start meditation by convice your self that this period of meditation is your time for personal growth, and that is important as important as anything else in your life.So, remember your periods of meditation are one of the most important parts of your daily routine, and treat them as such In summary, the beginner’s technique is as follows:
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1. Sit or kneel comfortably.
2. The hands are loose and open with the palms up, one atop the other and thumbs lightly touching.
3. Head is upright. Eyes may be closed or open. If open they should focus on your hands or a spot nearby.
4. Beginning meditators should count upwards to ten on each exhale. Breathe in a relaxed and natural way. Then begin again at one and repeat. Continue to breathe naturally.
5. Continue for 15 minutes.
