tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91036218090137623952024-02-19T14:10:47.448+05:30Yoga, Dharma, DhyanaSaki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-24587981723056887252008-11-08T12:08:00.002+05:302008-11-10T23:48:07.436+05:30Yoga and Its Different Disciplines<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaewWczqwPGInXMf3fOSww2hwhwUOcBK9f2V2CJFUqRRlT1HwJ-E-3ib6PAyemBi-A1gfY-pPuxFUBAAsrgv4GJHKzzi7fyzAdn_-UMtMBEZGtEQuMtdpMmWMmfo2KbBjZTV0yOxp617g/s1600-h/yoga.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaewWczqwPGInXMf3fOSww2hwhwUOcBK9f2V2CJFUqRRlT1HwJ-E-3ib6PAyemBi-A1gfY-pPuxFUBAAsrgv4GJHKzzi7fyzAdn_-UMtMBEZGtEQuMtdpMmWMmfo2KbBjZTV0yOxp617g/s400/yoga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265431252013880610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/11/yoga-and-its-different-disciplines.html">Yoga and Its Different Disciplines<br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As described in the Yoga <span style="font-style: italic;">Sutras</span> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Patanjali</span>, the ultimate goal of Yoga is to attain Freedom or <span style="font-style: italic;">Kaivalya</span>. This is referred to as the experience of innermost being, or simply the experience of 'Soul' or <span style="font-style: italic;">Purusa</span>. When an individual attains this degree of awareness, he becomes free from Karmic Effect that bounds us for the continuation of reincarnation. <span style="font-style: italic;">Patanjali Sutras</span> describes 8 disciplines of Yoga that are practiced to perceive the true nature of Soul. These 8 disciplines are –<br /></div><br />1. <span style="font-style: italic;">Yama</span> – Collective principles: diplomacy, honesty, non-stealing<br /><br />2. <span style="font-style: italic;">Niyama</span> - Ethics of self performance: cleanness, happiness, study of self, submission<br /><br />3. <span style="font-style: italic;">Asana</span> - Practice of the positions<br /><br />4. <span style="font-style: italic;">Pranayama</span> – Breathing management<br /><br />5. <span style="font-style: italic;">Pratyahara</span> – Sense withdrawal and sense management<br /><br />6. <span style="font-style: italic;">Dharana</span> – Focus<br /><br />7. <span style="font-style: italic;">Dhyana</span> - Meditation.<br /><br />8. <span style="font-style: italic;">Samadhi</span> – Attainment of higher consciousnessSaki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-46802447794111247842008-11-03T12:50:00.003+05:302008-11-03T12:54:38.331+05:30The Interrelation between Yoga and Soul<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqd6r7Can7DWzQhTxAjfdOQfy5nQS4mU3Rh8Gsq2z08fmA0vhgr0hb3Qr-P6LUwDIvlTBhdbEPATxS0ynoaymY5uM3iIpSN3OkVQriEMNgOm0RUF8wcZdUGE5LfPBkbShNdH-aXUp7ds/s1600-h/yoga2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqd6r7Can7DWzQhTxAjfdOQfy5nQS4mU3Rh8Gsq2z08fmA0vhgr0hb3Qr-P6LUwDIvlTBhdbEPATxS0ynoaymY5uM3iIpSN3OkVQriEMNgOm0RUF8wcZdUGE5LfPBkbShNdH-aXUp7ds/s400/yoga2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264328273604921922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/11/interrelation-between-yoga-and-soul.html">The Interrelation between Yoga and Soul</a><br /></div><br />Now-a-days, all of us are running in the search for happiness. As much as we run towards the search for happiness, we are getting succumbed into this materialistic world in exchange of running away from our own 'Self'. But we actually forgot that the true source of happiness lies in the realization of 'Self'. We are feeling distressed just because we are not close to the 'Self', our own inner being.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Our 'Self' is our inner being. It is our awareness, the ultimate source of energy, the strength of Divine Love. We are practically unaware of this subtle form of energy, though it is powerful and dynamic enough to draw our attention and make us self-aware. Unfortunately most of us are unable to fix our attention in any abstract form.<br /><br />Now, we should discover the role played by spiritual yogic practices. Yoga helps you to wake up from your materialistic unconsciousness and helps you to understand the difference between real and unreal. It helps you to lead your mind to become firmly stabilize and to become one in the soul. In this way, yoga helps to get internalized with the soul's attention over itself, while expanding the vital energy or prana on an outer form. When it is awakened, the Soul or Energy realizes itself and liberates itself from the binding of birth and death.<br /><br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-33577095104434210982008-10-22T13:40:00.004+05:302008-10-22T13:48:59.050+05:30The Gifts of the Holy Spirit<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/10/gifts-of-holy-spirit.html">The Gifts of the Holy Spirit</a><br /></div><br />The gifts of the Holy Spirit, also referred to as the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, are the gifts which Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Lutherans consider the Holy Spirit gives away to the people for further their consecration and assistance in order to complete and to make the virtue perfect. These should not be confused with the ninefold fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Bible.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQoXAxnCwXV4DVmmnLqvvMsUcZWcZFFIWCO8KAeK1hcwUHZm7eZ1nTl_lbPLBnNRTzkV2dvoBQlBV937CBeqyPS0gn8wh64TQAwom-szm9h2MJfO6bnXbu1nbuYOtMCtPTYOobwBf83U/s1600-h/full-holy-spirit-window.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQoXAxnCwXV4DVmmnLqvvMsUcZWcZFFIWCO8KAeK1hcwUHZm7eZ1nTl_lbPLBnNRTzkV2dvoBQlBV937CBeqyPS0gn8wh64TQAwom-szm9h2MJfO6bnXbu1nbuYOtMCtPTYOobwBf83U/s400/full-holy-spirit-window.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259889031371170898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Seven Gifts</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the seven gifts of Holy Spirit as itemized in Isaiah 11:2-3 along with their explanation as accounted in the Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Wisdom</span> – Wisdom is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This gift provides perfection in an individual's speculative reasons in the light of judgment about the truthfulness.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Knowledge</span> – Knowledge is one the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This gift provides perfection in an individual's practical reasons in the light of judgment about truthfulness.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Counsel</span> – Counsel, another essential among all other seven gifts of Holy Spirit, provides perfection in an individual's practical reason in the light of truthfulness as well as permits the individual to counter wisely.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Fortitude</span> – Fortitude, one of the most essential gifts of the Holy Spirit, provides the perfection of mind strength which is essential to maintain the goodliness as well as to fight off against evil spirit.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Understanding</span> – This gift is also known as 'Common Sense'. This gift provides the perfection of speculative reason in the realization of truth. This gift is applied when and where self-evident principles are apparent.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Piety</span> – Piety is a gift of the Holy Spirit, where we offer our service and reverence to the God as our father.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">• <span style="font-style: italic;">Fear of the Lord</span> – This is a gift of fear of being separated from the Almighty. It resembles the fear of separation that most children experience in their childhood when they keep separated from their parents. It is like that feeling of separation that we feel with an anxiety of getting detached from the Lord.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As illustrated by St. Thomas Aquinas, the first 4 gifts of the Holy Spirit are the gifts used to the direction of intellect, whereas, the last 3 gifts of the Holy Spirit are used to the direction of will-force towards God way.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Correlation between Capital Virtues and Seven Gifts of Holy Spirit</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There are seven capital virtues. These are the cardinal virtues referenced in the Christian philosophy. These seven capital virtues are – prudence, justice, restraint, fortitude, faith, hope, and charity. Now each gift corresponds to a particular virtue like follows: wisdom: charity; knowledge: faith; counsel: prudence; fortitude: fortitude; understanding: faith; piety: justice and fear of the Lord: hope.<br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-80244362521755619412008-10-17T16:05:00.003+05:302008-10-17T16:21:48.926+05:30Hindu Afterlife<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lnMsOsZp687_MWGUyJqKbQLR3YaW3BGgqBgzZISxQGpy4UlCbTleP0EWoJBK2bPsDOHt-NskoVR8n_a5btRR_dDJpalvpmxp4fOAiv9CqQUdC33zLnxC5Xfk4LTWp_m4v79xs-dmJzE/s1600-h/Shiva_Nataraja_Mus%C3%A9e_Guimet_25971.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lnMsOsZp687_MWGUyJqKbQLR3YaW3BGgqBgzZISxQGpy4UlCbTleP0EWoJBK2bPsDOHt-NskoVR8n_a5btRR_dDJpalvpmxp4fOAiv9CqQUdC33zLnxC5Xfk4LTWp_m4v79xs-dmJzE/s400/Shiva_Nataraja_Mus%C3%A9e_Guimet_25971.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258072743935216258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/10/hindu-afterlife.html">Hindu Afterlife</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Hindu afterlife is a vital concept in Hindu philosophy. According to the Hinduism, when an individual dies, s/he goes either to <span style="font-style: italic;">Swarga</span> (heaven) or <span style="font-style: italic;">Naraka</span> (hell). The heaven is constituted with deities, sages and pure souls. It is a place where pleasures are all around. On the other hand, hell is a place where people go, if they have committed sins in their lives. It is a place where pain is everywhere.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">According to the scriptures found in Hinduism (Hindu <span style="font-style: italic;">Shastra</span>), souls are immortal and eternal. Thus there are rebirth and soul reincarnation. This is where the concept of Hindu afterlife comes. A soul belongs to <span style="font-style: italic;">Jiva</span> (life). This is limited with its own impurities of attachment, illusion and karmic law. Therefore, death is not the end of life, but a resting phase and a moment of preparation to continue the journey.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In Hinduism, there is no permanency for life or afterlife, unless the soul is liberated or getting <span style="font-style: italic;">moksha</span>. These phenomenons are nothing but the segment of majestic illusion. Death can be explained as a temporary cessation of normal physical activity and a period for preparing the necessary resources to continue further journey. Each time the life experienced in this materialistic world offers the opportunity to gather knowledge or wisdom to manifest <span style="font-style: italic;">Samaskara</span>, which determines the Karmic cycle in each life, while controlling the quality of life in each cycle.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">According to <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhagavad-Gita</span>, during afterlife soul travels along either of two ways. One way is governed by the presence of Sun, which characterizes the path of illumination or the path of Gods. On the other hand, the other way is governed by the presence of moon, which characterizes the path of darkness or the path of predecessors. When the soul travels along the path of Sun, it never returns back. On the other hand, the soul travels along the path of moon, returns back once again.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In Hinduism, it is believed that there are a multitude of heavens and hells and a soul can exist in any plane during the afterlife depending on its acquired <span style="font-style: italic;">Samaskara</span> before it comes back again to experience another life cycle in the materialistic life. Hindu philosophy does not take a unanimous account on what happens to soul during its afterlife just it leaves the materialistic plane. <span style="font-style: italic;">Saivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism</span> offer their own unique perspective in this regard based on their individual religious belief.<br /><br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-27606242665519473402008-10-12T16:00:00.003+05:302008-10-13T01:24:45.787+05:30How to Enlighten Sahasra Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6r7YqNTKfzl9G_-N7jYSyQP4_PmSYOE0xgK1vkP2U_2H7U2GPC9Pqs8ZTsaNsvvWe6ggHEKbPnpo6Xeqcqys1jUfW8ykGTb0llGnTPXv79THqh6UofWr4pUGtDt8jg9_keLRnd2zzkg/s1600-h/violet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6r7YqNTKfzl9G_-N7jYSyQP4_PmSYOE0xgK1vkP2U_2H7U2GPC9Pqs8ZTsaNsvvWe6ggHEKbPnpo6Xeqcqys1jUfW8ykGTb0llGnTPXv79THqh6UofWr4pUGtDt8jg9_keLRnd2zzkg/s400/violet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256167055046280866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-enlighten-sahasra-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Sahasra Chakra</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now it is time to uplift your awareness to <span style="font-style: italic;">Sahasra Chakra</span>, where there is no <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> or Elements, where there is no <span style="font-style: italic;">Jnanendriya</span> or Cognitive Senses, where there is no <span style="font-style: italic;">Karmendriya</span> or no dynamic means of expression. It is the opening to the domain of pure consciousness. It is the point where one can sense the source of mind, which is free from the emergence of senses or elements (since the elements and senses emerge just below this level). At this level, the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> is emerged in its subtler form, out of which the rest are emerged. The phase is realized in the perception of silence of the after the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra <span style="font-weight: bold;">OM</span></span> is pronounced, which implies objectlessness and a sense-free awareness. At this state, one needs to state his or her mind in an absolute rest constituted with pure stillness coupled with non-empty form of emptiness, having the purest potential for manifestation, however, in non-manifested form. </div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-7977298900163577172008-10-04T16:20:00.006+05:302008-10-04T20:30:55.991+05:30How to Enlighten Ajna Chakra<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdAmM2bwy_bGWLPTtLS6SBAW78YJrvVcrMkon1GRu8yJs8jbxLJcBai70jOycKEfQ6NVM7h4hdO9huZcl633NRm6tScgTrmUcje2WDzLYRJLo68GJFUtZusatVd3vtJ49zNMqyzzPJzo/s1600-h/indigo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdAmM2bwy_bGWLPTtLS6SBAW78YJrvVcrMkon1GRu8yJs8jbxLJcBai70jOycKEfQ6NVM7h4hdO9huZcl633NRm6tScgTrmUcje2WDzLYRJLo68GJFUtZusatVd3vtJ49zNMqyzzPJzo/s400/indigo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253249823951732338" border="0" /></a>permanent link: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-enlighten-ajna-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Ajna Chakra</span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now you have to lift up your awareness to the middle point of your eyebrows, while pronouncing the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra '<span style="font-weight: bold;">OM</span>'</span>. You have to repeat this <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> without any interruption and follow its natural flow, over and over again. Follow the vibration and the rhythm embedded into it. Be careful about how the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra </span><span style="font-style: italic;">'</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">OM</span></span>' merges with the persistent form of vibration. Be aware of the fact that the mind has no constituents, however, originating from a distinctive source of air, water, fire, and earth. Be aware that the <span style="font-style: italic;">karmendriya</span> is on the action by virtue of creation, procreation, embracement, movement and elimination. Sense how the <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> located at this position has no elements, however, acts as a recipient of all the senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching. Be aware of how the subtle senses coming from the inside of the subtle memories and experiences. Experience how the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'OM'</span> manifests itself beyond all senses experienced in and as in this materialistic plane.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-84982285511252890872008-09-29T14:30:00.004+05:302008-09-30T12:07:18.767+05:30How to Enlighten Visuddha Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIC-QK2I2ARgrVqBx013RaN2N68NwVyUWjxjphiYxwmrKhklNsr4ILM7bzhtBS0tMlhr-6ucGUci3KnmzGsxGx-wsX9FsqUhMlRBRfu9TtxcbGDy_Do_Y4gmhT95XPdU_b8wOamZ2puS8/s1600-h/blue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIC-QK2I2ARgrVqBx013RaN2N68NwVyUWjxjphiYxwmrKhklNsr4ILM7bzhtBS0tMlhr-6ucGUci3KnmzGsxGx-wsX9FsqUhMlRBRfu9TtxcbGDy_Do_Y4gmhT95XPdU_b8wOamZ2puS8/s400/blue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251366284014981074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-visuddha-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Visuddha Chakra</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now bring your attention at throat point, the point where fifth<span style="font-style: italic;"> chakra</span> or <span style="font-style: italic;">Visuddha chakra</span> lies. This is the point of emergence of space. This space allows air, fire, water and earth in order. When you are here, you should be aware of the characteristics of the space itself. You must allow the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> '<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ham</span>' to arise, naturally without any induced effort. Repeat it on a continuous basis. You need to do a persistent reverberating this <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> through the apparent manifest of the empty space of the inner world. At this stage, an awareness of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Karmendriya</span> of speech is evoked. This helps in understanding the vibration of speech in the emptiness of inner world. On the other hand, <span style="font-style: italic;">Jnanendriya</span> of hearing is evoked to understand how the natural alignment of speech and vibration of mantra occur with the space. Color and sound are perceived and disappeared.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-39561629827428271682008-09-25T15:25:00.001+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.975+05:30How to Enlighten Anahata Chakra<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiPjUgAQSEv_R5k1MkUHTVBbUwjGji1E2pRUIktxs0H5X7DbbtShlsIOdtahGmx0CI1OBrFjvN-_6GOaQrHcNpKZ6lCTcMR1d1eEXwNWwt4oKSnrRiLyxblf5t4Huzhp4_aV9RgqrrZg/s1600-h/green.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiPjUgAQSEv_R5k1MkUHTVBbUwjGji1E2pRUIktxs0H5X7DbbtShlsIOdtahGmx0CI1OBrFjvN-_6GOaQrHcNpKZ6lCTcMR1d1eEXwNWwt4oKSnrRiLyxblf5t4Huzhp4_aV9RgqrrZg/s400/green.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249893873658683810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-anahata-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Anahata Chakra</span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The time has come when you are about to reach to the high level of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span>. Closely observe your transition as you move from <span style="font-style: italic;">Manipura Chakra</span> to <span style="font-style: italic;">Anahata Chakra</span>. This <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> is located in the midpoint between two breasts. Allow your attentive awareness to be well seated at this position. Now pronounce the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> '<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Yam</span>' as always allowing the natural flow and speed. You should always keep a close attention on the feeling it generates.<br /><br />At this point, you must be aware of the elements of air as it relates to the <span style="font-style: italic;">Karmendriya</span> in relation to energy, physical body and psychological entity. Pay a close attention and experience how these elements have in relation with subtleness of <span style="font-style: italic;">Jnanendriya</span>. Again, the perception of color and sound may differ from individual to individual.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-48679010959196648142008-09-21T14:49:00.002+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.975+05:30How to Enlighten Manipura Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4gE94QE5sBfBA_-i8aKENhuUD1Hj3sCWXpMFBZ88lJDVLfI0K-kBEilbjmfJB6bPwA0FHeY7vKSmEtvQ1H-vEkhanHp0Q4KHcq7YkdqjPA5PO5wuPSSJA_r1oUUulgq1xFw-XlurWQ4/s1600-h/yellow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4gE94QE5sBfBA_-i8aKENhuUD1Hj3sCWXpMFBZ88lJDVLfI0K-kBEilbjmfJB6bPwA0FHeY7vKSmEtvQ1H-vEkhanHp0Q4KHcq7YkdqjPA5PO5wuPSSJA_r1oUUulgq1xFw-XlurWQ4/s400/yellow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248887348272993442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-manipura-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Manipura Chakra</span></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />You need to extremely aware about the transition when your attention travels from <span style="font-style: italic;">Svadhistana Chakra</span> to <span style="font-style: italic;">Manipura Chakra</span>. You now need to focus on naval center – the point positioned along the <span style="font-style: italic;">Sushunma Granthi</span> or Spinal Channel. At this point, you need to arouse your attention with the mantra Ram and you need to repeat it on a continuous basis. Don’t ever try to impose anything artificially when setting up the speed and flow of the mantra. Allow the natural flow and speed.<br /><br />Focus on the specific space and experience the point, no matter what the size is. Allow yourself to perceive different elements of fire and experience the subtle form of body throughout. Arouse your awareness about the <span style="font-style: italic;">Karmendriya</span> of motion, and perceive how motion manifests its different form in energies, physical bodies, and psychological entities. Arouse your awareness about the <span style="font-style: italic;">Jnanendriya</span> of observation and perceive the manifestation of the movement between fire and motion. Once again, the perception of color and sound may differ from person to person.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-56606511404473311952008-09-18T21:15:00.004+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.976+05:30How to Enlighten Svadhistana Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaIBPdFZ7Zn6juxBxICdMYttKRuBLd3oCEw0fvkJKetFmOqCXrYbPRETCbpX9aXynVElebZ4f_lNwqBJUswIaOTXbWUD1rl4etQONE3LJa5oMvQhXPA67rSO20tvdu9wXpz7WWuUKLK8/s1600-h/orange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaIBPdFZ7Zn6juxBxICdMYttKRuBLd3oCEw0fvkJKetFmOqCXrYbPRETCbpX9aXynVElebZ4f_lNwqBJUswIaOTXbWUD1rl4etQONE3LJa5oMvQhXPA67rSO20tvdu9wXpz7WWuUKLK8/s400/orange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248886839414671490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-svadhistana-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Svadhistana Chakra</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now the time has come to put your attention towards the second <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> from the <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-muladhara-chakra.html">first <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span></a> or <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-muladhara-chakra.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Muladhara Chakra</span></a>. At this time, you need to stay mindful at its optimum level to experience the transition. You have to feel the motion of attention along with the characteristics of the transition in relation to energy, emotion and psyche. Now allow your attention to flow without any obstacle and to discover the space of the <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-svadhistana-chakra.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Svadhistana Chakra</span></a> or <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-svadhistana-chakra.html">second <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span></a>. Let your attention to find out the accurate space and to get settled down to that particular space.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You must understand that the actual location of the <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-svadhistana-chakra.html">second <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span></a> is positioned at the backside portion, aligned with <span style="font-style: italic;">Sushunma Kanda</span>, or spinal chord, however, in practice we feel it in the front portion. You should allow your attention to flow naturally where it is comfortable with its natural flow. Don’t force it or don’t pretend anything over it. It will flow probably in the front area, though you need to be mindful that it is actually positioned in the back portion. Slowly, it will locate the actual space of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> through which <span style="font-style: italic;">prana</span> (life energy) flows upwards and downwards. In reality, <span style="font-style: italic;">Sushunma</span> is much more delicate than the experience of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span>.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now arouse the <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> '<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Vam</span>' to come from within and pronounce it repeatedly with its natural flow and speed. Allow your awareness to move along across the space point like water flowing upwards and downwards. Try to discover your experience with your <span style="font-style: italic;">Jnanendriya</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Karmendriya</span>. The perception of color and sound may differ from individual to individual.</div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-7869086564395890552008-09-14T21:13:00.004+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.976+05:30How to Enlighten Muladhara Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRU2p1IzG-yJsIPa29a9AjA8uD91y5l0gKJflpjOLxfsojJnCDjw-gnz9nYhxs1iwGTDy2nG-VbKqOMTsoQYh3e73ppdyrYnJ2R2br6M4Bk28FF5dyqC7jVvp_4PtaXUjVw0iLtQQchU/s1600-h/red.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRU2p1IzG-yJsIPa29a9AjA8uD91y5l0gKJflpjOLxfsojJnCDjw-gnz9nYhxs1iwGTDy2nG-VbKqOMTsoQYh3e73ppdyrYnJ2R2br6M4Bk28FF5dyqC7jVvp_4PtaXUjVw0iLtQQchU/s400/red.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248886489027622258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-enlighten-muladhara-chakra.html">How to Enlighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Muladhara</span>ra <span style="font-style: italic;">Chakra</span></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Put a close attention in the area between your anus and genital. Give yourself enough time to settle down at a place in this area. Now pronounce the mantra ‘Lam’ in your own mind field, mutely. Allow it to come out at its natural speed. Now the potential output of the silent pronunciation may differ from individual to individual. While for some, it may come out on a continuous basis, for the other, it may come out 5-10 times and then pause.<br /><br />If it is paused, allow it to go back to its natural rhythm once again. It may be possible that the mantra may move quickly for someone and slowly for some others. There is nothing wrong in either case. Whatever be the situation, remember not to lose your focus from the specified area. It is very, very important. No matter what the size of the space is. It may be very tiny for you, for the others, it may be wide. Concentrate on yourself. Believe in your own size and space.<br /><br />Allow your mind to flow with the natural rhythm, of earth, its solidity and form. It may be possible that your mind can perceive a very little or a lot. Again, there is no wrong in either of the cases. Just allow them to come out in your mind field and be aware with it by the manifestation of <span style="font-style: italic;">karmendriya</span>, which is elimination, and the manifestation of <span style="font-style: italic;">jnandriya</span>, which is smell.<br /><br />With a persistent practice of <span style="font-style: italic;">Muladhara Chakra</span> Enlightenment, you will discover about <span style="font-style: italic;">indriya</span> operation from the center of focus in connection with <span style="font-style: italic;">Pancha Bhutas</span>. It may be possible that you may not hear or listen the color or sound of the <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> of desire.</div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-31024274254902643152008-09-12T01:50:00.004+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.977+05:30How to Practice Bhuta Suddhi (Purification of Five Elements)<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-practice-bhuta-suddhi.html">How to Practice <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi</span> (Purification of Five Elements)</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Practically, there are wide numbers of method of the purification of five elements or <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi</span>. With the application of Seed (<span style="font-style: italic;">Beeja</span>) <span style="font-style: italic;">Mantra</span>, the output of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra dhyana</span> (meditation) or <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi </span>largely differs on the type of practice and specific concentration on particular <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span>, while balancing the subtle nature of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> through the five elements (<span style="font-style: italic;">Pancha Bhuta</span>).<br /><br />It is essential to practice some <span style="font-style: italic;">Hatha Yoga</span> before you start practicing <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi</span>. In addition to that, it is also important to practice complete relaxation to relax you mind, body and spirit. This helps you to put higher level of attention on each <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span>. Now here are the details about how to practice <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi</span> in step by step. Please wait till the next post comes out.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-80578536260720700572008-09-08T23:57:00.011+05:302008-09-25T20:03:29.978+05:30Five Elements (Bhutas) and Chakra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKMKk1UZYSuXbWPlp9fkEwOB-_sKZus4IOS3Nk2OHvwqH2hIGsrL323nephYdoqCqvyhGhkA3g5U35dMUDtTI5ME5g20ueJoX_rbKA3jxcAcs_NKOWar8imS5pTseDjf5imfvFLGrrDg/s1600-h/chakras.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKMKk1UZYSuXbWPlp9fkEwOB-_sKZus4IOS3Nk2OHvwqH2hIGsrL323nephYdoqCqvyhGhkA3g5U35dMUDtTI5ME5g20ueJoX_rbKA3jxcAcs_NKOWar8imS5pTseDjf5imfvFLGrrDg/s400/chakras.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248885048056987458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link:</span> <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/five-elements-bhutas-and-chakra.html">Five Elements (Bhutas) and Chakra</a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chakra</span> meditation (<span style="font-style: italic;">dhyana</span>), also referred to as <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhuta Suddhi</span>, is a form of meditation practiced in <span style="font-style: italic;">Yogic</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Tantric</span> system which is applied in the purification process of five elements. The five elements are known as <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> and the process of purification is referred to as <span style="font-style: italic;">Suddhi</span>. While <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> are the manifestation of the past, the <span style="font-style: italic;">Suddhi</span> is referred to the purification of the past. This process leads to the development of <span style="font-style: italic;">Samaskara</span> in relation to the five elements.<br /><br />At its fundamental level, one can employ the practice of <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> meditation in order to establish a balanced, concentrated or peaceful mind, but at its higher level, this practice can be employed to heighten <span style="font-style: italic;">Kundalini</span> energy.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Relation between Five Elements and Chakra</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The five elements of <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> are earth (<span style="font-style: italic;">Khiti</span>), water (<span style="font-style: italic;">Apoh</span>), fire (<span style="font-style: italic;">Teja</span>), air (<span style="font-style: italic;">Marut</span>) and space (<span style="font-style: italic;">Byom</span>). These <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> function in relation to the lower level of 5 <span style="font-style: italic;">chakras</span>. These <span style="font-style: italic;">chakras</span> are referred to as <span style="font-style: italic;">tanmatras</span>, the subtle form of <span style="font-style: italic;">tattvas</span>. The sixth and seventh <span style="font-style: italic;">chakras</span> and in between states are not directly related to these five elements, so they do not specifically interact in this process of purification.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How these Five Elements Are Aligned</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">These five <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhutas</span> align with five lower <span style="font-style: italic;">chakras</span> as they put a correlated operative relationship with them. They are aligned with 10 <span style="font-style: italic;">Indriyas</span>. A seed (<span style="font-style: italic;">Beeja</span>) <span style="font-style: italic;">mantra</span> is allotted for each element concerned. When you are practicing <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span> meditation, you basically shift your attention on a progressive basis through different <span style="font-style: italic;">chakras</span> together with the essential awareness of the characteristics of each <span style="font-style: italic;">chakra</span>. Kindly follow the table below to get a thorough overview.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.contentwritingsolutions.com/images/chakra.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-57828808846698311952008-09-05T17:21:00.004+05:302008-09-05T17:57:08.349+05:30Different Types of Dharma<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/different-types-of-dharma.html">Different Types of Dharma<br /></a></div><br />The etymological implication of dharma is to hold or that holds. Dharma holds us. We belong to dharma. The entire creation lies within the manifestation of dharma, from microcosm to macrocosm. Dharma is some governing rule that defines the Law of Nature. So when we practice dharma, it implies that we regard the Law of Nature and abide by it.<br /><br />In its crudest form, dharma can be referred to as religion; however, the actual understanding of dharma has much deeper meaning. At its elaborated extent, dharma deals with righteousness. In other words, dharma is constituted with the principles of righteousness. In addition, dharma is termed as justice as well.<br /><br />Dharma can be categorized under two divisions – one is called <span style="font-style: italic;">Samanya</span>, which is for general purpose and the other one is called <span style="font-style: italic;">Visesha</span>, which is for specific purpose. Dharma is assumed to be of different kinds such as <span style="font-style: italic;">Sanatana Dharma</span> denoting eternal law, <span style="font-style: italic;">Samanya Dharma </span>defining general responsibility, <span style="font-style: italic;">Visesha Dharma</span> denoting special responsibility, <span style="font-style: italic;">Varnashrama Dharma</span> denoting caste and order related responsibilities, <span style="font-style: italic;">Svadharma</span> defining responsibility towards own self, <span style="font-style: italic;">Yuga Dharma</span> defining responsibility towards age or historical phase, <span style="font-style: italic;">Kula Dharma </span>denoting responsibility towards family, <span style="font-style: italic;">Manava Dharma</span> defining responsibility towards mankind, <span style="font-style: italic;">Purusha Dharma</span> denoting men duty, <span style="font-style: italic;">Stri Dharma</span> defining women duty, <span style="font-style: italic;">Raja Dharma</span> referring king duty, <span style="font-style: italic;">Praja Dharma</span> denoting responsibility of subjects, <span style="font-style: italic;">Prabitri Dharma</span> defining responsibility towards materialistic life and <span style="font-style: italic;">Nribitri Dharma</span> referring responsibility towards non-materialistic life.<br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103621809013762395.post-80566282873123301512008-09-02T20:04:00.007+05:302008-09-05T17:35:33.289+05:30History of Yoga<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">permanent link</span>: <a href="http://yogadharmadhyana.blogspot.com/2008/09/history-of-yoga.html">History of Yoga</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now-a-days, we find many people talking about yoga and yogic postures, but not many of them really know about the rich history of yoga. They only limit their thinking with a belief that yoga is nothing but a mere exercise and really nothing to do with a systematic understanding. Yoga is a way to move towards spiritual destination. Yoga aids us in a 3-fold pattern. It improves our physical health, mental health and spiritual health.<br /><br />Although there are a wide numbers of controversies concerning the accurate time period of evolution of yogic philosophy, the history of yoga primarily evolves around 4000-8000 years back to the current time. Except only a few disagree, but most of the researchers claim that Indus Valley civilization is the birth place of yoga. Originated as an integral segment of Hindu Philosophy, the discussion of yoga was found in Jain and Buddhist scriptures in later times followed by a considerable adaptation into materialistic life in the shade of modern coloring.<br /><br />Needless to say but the application of yoga still stands straight even today. In this post, we will understand yoga as it was constituted in different time line.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-Vedic Phase (ca. 6000BCE-3000BCE) & Vedic Phase (ca. 2000BCE-1500BCE) </span><br /><br />While some researchers sincerely believe that the actual origin of yoga was rooted into Vedic age, some strongly believe that it has some more ancient roots, that is, pre-Vedic phase. Pre-Vedic phase implies that the actual origin of yoga was untouched by Aryans as explained by Vedic <span style="font-style: italic;">shastras</span>. In truth, the advocators of this hypothesis emphasize on the pre-Vedic scriptures in support of their claim.<br /><br />On the other hand, several researchers such as David Frawley disagree with this fact that yoga has any pre-Vedic root, rather he claimed that Vedic <span style="font-style: italic;">shastras</span> had been illustrated with a proven fact of the Vedic root for yoga's existence. The later group of people believes that the history of yoga began not before than 4000 years back and this group of researchers puts a special emphasis over Rig Veda to trace back to the evolvement of yogic cultures and practices.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upanishadic Phase (ca. 800-100BCE) </span><br /><br />The clear picture of yogic culture and yogic practices took their appropriate shape during the age of <span style="font-style: italic;">Upanishada</span>. As described in <span style="font-style: italic;">Maitrayaniya Upanishad</span>, developed between ca. 200BCE and 300BCE, Yoga of that time characteristically refers to <span style="font-style: italic;">Shadanga</span>, sub-divided under six correlated but distinctive segments – <span style="font-style: italic;">Pranayama</span> (deep breathing), <span style="font-style: italic;">Pratyahara</span> (reticence of sensory organs), <span style="font-style: italic;">Dharana</span> (center of attention), <span style="font-style: italic;">Dhyana</span> (meditation, <span style="font-style: italic;">Tarka</span> (argumentative investigation) and <span style="font-style: italic;">Samadhi</span> (blissful state).<br /><br />As illustrated in the <span style="font-style: italic;">Katha Upanishad</span>, the development of yogic practices largely relies on the combination of five tools of wisdom in relation to the mind control and intellectual attainment of the Supreme State of Consciousness. Throughout the time-line of history of yoga, the practice of yoga makes it certain that the controlling the senses is directed towards the understanding of the law of nature with a deep understanding of the universal force.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Classical Phase (cs. 200CE): <span style="font-style: italic;">Patanjali Yoga Sutras</span></span><br /><br />In the <span style="font-style: italic;">Patanjali Yoga Sutras</span>, the manifestation of yogic cultures and yogic practices is primarily included in the form of <span style="font-style: italic;">Raja Yoga</span>. The codification of <span style="font-style: italic;">Patanjali Yoga Sutras</span> was happened between 2nd and 3rd century BC, when the implementation of 8 disciplines had been noticed. During this time period, it gave birth of <span style="font-style: italic;">Ashtanga yoga</span> as an intrinsic manifestation of mind soothing in relation to alignment with the infinite force of nature power.<br /><br />The idea or manifestation of these 8 disciplines was not limited to the understanding of the rigid ethical principles illustrated in <span style="font-style: italic;">Bhagavad-Gita</span>, but it extended with an addition of detailed principles of <span style="font-style: italic;">Raja yoga</span>. In the western culture, <span style="font-style: italic;">Hatha yoga</span> is one of the most appreciated forms of yoga, which was advocated by <span style="font-style: italic;">Swami Swatamarama</span> around 15th century, India.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yoga in Modern Days</span><br /><br />During early 20th century, yogic practices and yogic cultures took a new shape, a concept quite uncommon to the traditional history of yoga. Practically, traditional yogic practice had a strong cultural and social influence which does not have any similarity with the current tradition. The traditional way demands a life long devotion with a higher level spiritual understanding along with authoritarian sacrifices, which may seem to be impossible in the current scenario, especially such a materialistic world. This is why modern day yoga practices require holistic approach in order to strengthen physical and mental health.<br /><br /><br /></div>Saki Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851078401906488274noreply@blogger.com0