Events Platfrom: Yoga

The session will explain the meditative technique of Self-Enquiry through the practice of asking the vital question  “Who am I? “.

This  enigmatic yet disarmingly simple method of meditation is the primary teaching of the sage Sri Ramana Maharshi. Sri Ramana Maharshi is a pre-eminent sage who lived in the 20th century and his own realisation is  unique and unparalleled in annals of history.He realised in his boyhood the Eternal Truth, the Self-Supreme without the aid of initiation by external Guru,without the need of theoretical knowledge or study of the Sastras and Scriptures, and without having resorted to any kind of ritualistic worship.

Having realised the Eternal Truth in his teens,  he taught humanity for over half a century the direct way to Self-knowledge, peace and happiness. Much of philosophic thought is bogged down by dialectic disputes about the nature of God, the nature of the world and the individual’s relationship to them. Sri Ramana Maharshi steers clear of this quagmire by focussing attention on the essential technique to discover one’s true identity. This technique is Atma Vichara or Self-Enquiry and helps an individual to seek his/her Source by asking Who am I?

This is not only a meditative technique but an all-consuming inner quest for  Self-Realisation. This session helps  you take the first steps in this quest and will include a brief practice session and Q & A.

Moksha is often talked about as freedom from the cycles of death and rebirth. This interpretation says that you reach moksha when you have cleared all your karmas and stepped out of the world to return to pure spirit. But there is another interpretation, one that is more dynamic: Moksha is liberation in this life. By mastering our body and mind and remembering our divine nature, we create heaven on earth each day.

Though moksha is often talked about as being free of the body, it is an experience that is only possible when you come fully into your body. In your body, you get to fully experience life and the infinite possibilities that exist here.

Being in your body comes from going within on a moment-to-moment basis. While the negative experiences in life often send you out of your body, these negative experiences exist as an opportunity to grow and move along your path. When you slow down and pay attention, everything can fuel your personal and spiritual growth.

As we all know, breathing is a natural process of every living being. Then why do we need separate breathing techniques? Pranayama is not just a breathing practice. There is much more to know beyond that simple inhalation and exhalation. Join me to know that.

The yogis taught that the mind is a neutral field that holds thoughts, and awareness is the unlimited potential that the mind rests upon. The saying that the mind can be a wonderful servant but a terrible master is apt for the yogis, and sums up the essential purpose of practicing the different limbs of yoga, which is mastery of our internal thought processes and mental impressions, leading eventually towards liberation. Before liberation, though, how do I deal with the challenges of life? Is there a way that I can master my mind, and engage it to help answer the three basic questions of existence: Who am I? What am I doing here, or, what is my purpose? What do I do next, or, how can I live my life according to my purpose? A Yoga practice allows answers to these questions (which may be non-verbal) to rise up from the depths of awareness, into the quieted field of the mind, so that our thoughts, words and actions become expressions of our purpose. This is where, according to the yogis, one part of fulfillment in life comes – from living in alignment with our inner purpose. The balance and strengthening of the nervous system is a foundational part of this process, because it is the body’s messaging system. If the messages are clear and unimpeded, certain alignments become easier. In this talk, we will discuss these different types of alignments and the role of asana and pranayama within them.

COVID-19 disrupted life and livelihood across the world. It demands for a multidisciplinary approach for its management. There is emerging evidence that yoga is a complementary and integrative therapy for lifestyle diseases. Recent literature suggests that yoga can play an important role in prevention during COVID-19 and post COVID-19 rehabilitation. Dr Patel will elaborate on how yoga can be used to manage COVID 19.

This session will be about the deeply relaxing and effective practice of Yoga Nidra. Samanta will talk about its  benefits and a  brief history followed by the  practice of yoga nidra. This particular session will be effective for letting  go of stress , tiredness and anxiety.