Podcasts about Abhyasa

Feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed in your teaching journey?In this episode, Jason shares 5 timeless lessons from yoga philosophy that support you — the teacher. These aren't abstract ideas for your students — they're personal, practical teachings to help you stay grounded, motivated, and aligned as you grow.Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, these insights from the Yoga Sutras and beyond offer tools for navigating self-doubt, comparison, burnout, and creative fatigue.Topics include:• Abhyasa & Vairagya (Effort + Letting Go)• Svadhyaya (Self-Study for Teachers)• Dharma (Teaching with Purpose)• Ahimsa (Self-Compassion in Teaching)• Pratipaksha Bhavanam (Reframing Negative Thoughts)Chapters01:11 Upcoming Yoga Training Details02:36 Yoga Philosophy for Teachers04:07 Abhyasa and Vairagya: Developing and Releasing Patterns05:19 Practicing Teaching Skills09:31 Non-Attachment in Teaching11:59 Knowing Yourself as a Teacher18:17 Aligning Teaching with Your Purpose21:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception22:10 Defining Your Purpose as a Yoga Teacher23:26 Teaching Techniques and Philosophical Insights26:15 Compassion for Yourself and Your Students33:04 Reframing Your Inner Critic41:53 Final Thoughts and AnnouncementsABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterJason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Be patient with your spiritual journey. I believe that when you stop looking at spirituality as one more project to fuel one's ego it finds its own pace. Natural, effortless growth happens.” Another great, illuminating conversation with the ever generous, one and only Prasad Rangnekar. You may know him from his popular Instagram account with his 30 years of teaching and mentoring wisdom under his belt that he delivers in digestible, relatable nuggets. Today my intention was to “get deep” with Prasad and we definitely hit that for all you spiritually curious seekers out there. We discuss the real purpose behind spiritual work and the willingness to actually approach it with commitment, faith and dedication. Here's what we touched on; ➖ “The end all be all of yoga is refine the mind” ➖ “We are co-creators, always impacted and intersected by different variables”➖ “You have to be willing to do the work, to go through the fire of tapasya”➖ “The world is not your cheerleader, it's your audience”➖ Abhyasa, vairagya and viveka ➖ “The ideal Guru is not the fantasy you think it is” You can find Prasad on his IG page @yogaprasad_institute or on his website: prasadrangnekar.com This conversation left me remembering that this is a long game, the short wins may come but there certainly are no shortcuts to refining the mind and realizing the truth of who we are. Prasad sprinkles knowledge bombs in the form of epic one-liners throughout this episode and I know you'll find some takeaways to contemplate in your own sadhana. in oneness, Bobbi Thanks for listening!

Join us in this episode as Erika hosts Yamini Naidu - the world's only economist turned business storyteller. Yamini's clients rate her among the top business storytellers globally. She is on a quest to make everyone a better storyteller at work, play and home! You do not want to miss this dynamic conversation.Learn - and embrace! - the difference between a hustle-based approach and a  heart-based approach to your work.Approach setting goals and persistence to acheive those goals from a different lens than usual, and add to your Eastern philosophical vocabulary in this episode too!You'll hear these terms in the episode and we encourage you to apply them wherever you can:Abhyasa (ah-bee-yah-sah) - show up and do the workVairagya (vai-rahg-yah)  - don't be attached to the outcomesPrepare to be enlightend in this conversation about staying the course, investing in yourself and being true to the work you are bringing to the world.Connect with Yamini:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamininaidu/Connect with your host, Erika:LinkedIn (primary)https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenbergerIGhttps://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2FBhttps://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

5th Niyama is Isvara Pranidhana complete surrender to the God head of your understanding. To have complete faith in the guiding and protective power of absolute reality behind all life and manifestation. Whatever is omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. Yoga is not a religion, however a ‘Spiritual' practice.The teachings suggests we surrender our fruits of our actions, give all of our self over to this Grace that we entrust in and we stay open to what life has to offer. Starting thinking about what you are trying to control, be powerful over? Person, place or thing? Kids, finances, relationships, work outcomes…Or better yet, what would you like to let go of? Fear, anger, envy, resentments…Vyasa one of the commenters of the Yoga Sutras, stated that a mind that is disturbed, distracted and stupefied is not fit for reaching Samadhi. It is only reachable by Yogis who have cultivated a one-pointed and complete still mind, Nirodha. In our focused, diligent practice (Abhyasa) we refine our awareness (Viveka) to observe what arises, discerning our choices in practice. Vairagya is a practice of letting go of sensory observation, training the mind to detach from what arises, distracts or motivates the activity of the mind that prevents it from stillness. This becomes a repetition of mind to practice the art of surrendering that which doesn't serve the practitioner in their pursuit of attaining the state of Yoga.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a condensation of the previous 17 chapters.Moksha represents the highest value in human existence and means liberation from the bondage of samsara. Sannyasa means giving up the feeling up doer-ship and the renouncement of ego.According to Hindu tradition, four values guide human life – dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. Kama represents our desires, what we want to achieve. Artha represents the means to achieve those goals. Dharma represents a set of moral disciplines that guide and regulate our pursuit of artha and kama.When we do not violate the path of dharma, then we can focus on something higher than artha and kama. That gives a new meaning to life. Life becomes more livable and enjoyable.The realization of the imperfections of worldly enjoyments brings about the pursuit of something higher and transcendental. This divine discontent is called Parinama Dukha, and it is the springboard of spiritual wisdom.These are two stages in our pursuit of the transcendental. First stage is one where we use the higher transcendental value to guide our daily life. At a higher stage, we attain the higher transcendental value and become a mendicant.It is important to understand that in Gita, the principles of dharma, artha, kama, and moksha are primarily meant to be applied at an individual level (not at a macro, society level), for one's own spiritual development in everyday life.In Hindu tradition, there is a method of understanding the central theme of a book, which is comprised of six elements: Upakrama-Upasamhara (commencement, conclusion), Abhyasa (practice or reiteration), Apurvata (novelty), Phalam (practical utility), Arthavada (glorifying statement) and Upapatti (logical analysis).Upakrama-Upasamhara – Normally, the beginning and conclusion should be the same. Gita does not begin with a focus on action It starts with Arjuna's dilemma, which was due to ignorance. When this ignorance was removed through knowledge, he became a man of action. Arjuna's last statement in the Gita is: “I am now free of all doubts. I shall act according to your instructions.”Abhyasa – Gita repeatedly talks about efficiency, detachment, bhakti, and karma yoga. It emphasizes that jnanam is necessary to be active in an intelligent manner.Apurvata – If something is stated in Gita but is not stated elsewhere, then it must be the central theme of Gita.Arthavada - Gita ends with the glorifying verse: “Wherever the ideals of action and contemplation are present, there will be victory, prosperity, justice and stability of life.” This verse is a condensation of the 18th chapter.Upapatti – Gita gives a logical analysis to drive the idea: “Live in this world, work for prosperity, but know that this alone will not bring lasting peace and happiness.”The central theme of Gita combines the four values of dharma, artha, kama and moksha.Based on dharma, we should live in this world. Over time, we realize the true status we should give to worldly life and start thinking of higher transcendental values.3rd verse: “According to scholars and sages, performance of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up.”Sannyasa does not mean being physically inactive. Lord Krishna states in the 3rd chapter: “A person who thinks who is active without the idea of yajna, that person gets bound to this world.” Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish activity done for the good of others and as an offering to God – activities done as yajna don't lead to bondage. In the same chapter, Lord Krishna gives a warning: “A person who deliberately gives up his duties and imagines that he is going towards moksha, he is a hypocrite.” All great spiritual men of the word, such as Shankaracharya, were active.The status of householder is supreme in Hindu tradition. It should be understood before we discuss sannyasa. Jainism and Buddhism are oriented towards sannyasa. Hinduism is not a negation of life. Rather it is a balanced approach towards life. Hinduism emphasizes that we should follow the four values: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.Hinduism gives a very high stature to mother and wife. One of Panini's verses says: “If a husband performs a vedic ritual without his wife, it is considered incomplete.” Another verse says: “A house without a mother and wife is like a forest.”There are two levels of Sannyasa. The primary is Mukhya sannyasa, where one takes to sannyasa because of one's natural evolution. Buddha's renunciation and Yajnavalkya's renunciation in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad are examples of such sannyasa. The secondary is Gauna sannyasa, where one is ordained into sannyasa by an institution.Sannyasa does not mean physically giving up wealth and resources. One must give up one's selfish sense of ownership. Without the ideal of renunciation, one won't be able to use his resources for the good of others. The richest man can be a man of renunciation – King Janaka was one such example. On the other hand, the poorest man can be a man of tremendous attachment.Besides Bhagavad Gita, there are other gems in the Mahabharata. One example is Vyadha Gita. Vyadha became a jivan mukta through his spiritual practices. Upon attaining the highest realization, he did not give up his profession as a butcher. He continued his secular activities, fully established in his true spiritual identity. His dialogue with another saint constitutes Vyadha Gita.In the 11th chapter, Arjuna experiences the vision of the universal form of the divine. Lord Krishna shows that all the different creatures, animals, suns, moons, stars, galaxies, human beings, celestial beings – they all originate, exist, dissolve and re-emerge within that cosmic divine form. When Arjuna gets this vision, he is freed from all doubts. He understood that he is not just a body-mind complex with one life.

In challenging times we may feel we lack the power to influence events, but we can develop inner resilience which allows us to bounce back. The first step is to realise we all possess the strength to meet events and turn them to our benefit. Join Sarah and Dr Pat as they enjoy a stimulating and practical conversation on how to be strong and free in a world of challenge and change.

In challenging times we may feel we lack the power to influence events, but we can develop inner resilience which allows us to bounce back. The first step is to realise we all possess the strength to meet events and turn them to our benefit. Join Sarah and Dr Pat as they enjoy a stimulating and practical conversation on how to be strong and free in a world of challenge and change.

In challenging times we may feel we lack the power to influence events, but we can develop inner resilience which allows us to bounce back. The first step is to realise we all possess the strength to meet events and turn them to our benefit. Join Sarah and Dr Pat as they enjoy a stimulating and practical conversation on how to be strong and free in a world of challenge and change.

In challenging times we may feel we lack the power to influence events, but we can develop inner resilience which allows us to bounce back. The first step is to realise we all possess the strength to meet events and turn them to our benefit. Join Sarah and Dr Pat as they enjoy a stimulating and practical conversation on how to be strong and free in a world of challenge and change.

According to the Yoga Sutras there are two types of students, Adhikara – focused diligent students of Yoga. One are born to be enlightened like Buddha, Krishna, Jesus, Moses, Muhammad. Then there are the rest of us who continue to practice working on karma and refining our skills. Both however hold five attributes, virtues or essential ingredients.It is said that the Adhikara or student that follows a systematic practice rooted in faith, courageous confidence, mindfulness to ignite the Pranic energy and willpower required to maintain a steady focus of mind, knowledge and wisdom. As the last session laid out the path toward the goal of practice (Abhyasa) is to attain physical (KayaNirodha), energetic (Prana Nirodha) and mental stillness (Citta VrittiNirodha) describing the student skill at refining mental focus (Viveka), detaching from sensory observation (Vairagya)Yoga sutra 1.20 – 5 essential ingredients to be the Adhikara – the competent YogiShraddha – Faith. Trusted belief that the Universe has your back no matter what. Shrad literally means, that which gives you space and holds you in place. Dha provides nourishment for you to grow. It opens you to a larger perspective, if you think about it, the more space and self-nurturance you have to fill that space, the more support you have to grow and expand in life. It also fills the space so you see there is nothing missing in your life, it is as it needs to be for you to evolve. Connecting to a trusting conviction in this presence, wholehearted respect in your relationship to the faith you align to.Virya – Courage, Strength, Energy, Effort, Willpower, Stamina to persevere through life's obstacles. That whatever you put your mind to, you will be able to achieve through your endurance, inner strength and conviction to bravely face whatever you face.Smirti – That which is remembered, To strengthen your memory to remember how to practice, the said techniques, retentive power of vital information in order to move more effectively forward in life, the power to collect and recall vital information, especially when you are upset or facing hard times that you can ultimately remember what you are, what matters to you most and your life's greater purpose.Samadhi – Absorption, Becoming completely aware of what you are paying attention to, spending time in conscious repose, resting in the grounded-ness of being, all-consuming focus, ability to be absorbed in one's goal. It is the ability to have physical, energetic, mental and spiritual absorption in any given moment. Prajna – Illumination of Consciousness, Light of intelligence, Buddhi is the intuitive guide or teacher, Prajna is the light of intelligence that shines through that guide. Guided by the inner light of the heart-mind, that innate wisdom, letting the light of the soul reflect in it without distortion. There is clear understanding, crystal-clear intellect, which reveals the knowledge within you as you.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The focused diligent practice of Yoga is call Abhyasa and within that, we are practicing Vairagya, which is letting go of sensory perception and observation. It becomes a detachment to what is observed or seen arising as a result of practice. The goal of practicing Yoga is to reach a state of Nirodha. Nirodha is to stop, restrain, still, the removal and the cessation of.Kaya Nirodha – Physical StillnessPrana Nirodha – Energetic StillnessCitta Vritti Nirodha – Mental StillnessWhat happens when stillness is achieved? The self rests within itself. The “I-ness” of you recognised itself. Samadhi is a separation from Prakriti and wakens to it as Purusha.What happens when stillness isn't achieved? Well, the witness miss-identifies with the thoughts, emotions, images, sensations and other mind-stuff. Prakriti. Patanjali has two solutions:Kriya Yoga – Tapas, SvaDhyaya, Isvara Pranidhana or Ashtanga Yoga – Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, SamadhiKriya Yoga is said to be for those who are not seeking the highest Samadhi. Ashtanga Yoga is said to be for those seeking full liberation from the suffering of existence. Either way, the purpose is to practice and minimise the Kleshas – Mental Emotional Afflictions which are said to be at the root of why we suffer and why we are subjected to ongoing Karmic action or reaction.Avidya – IgnoranceAsmita – EgotismRaga – RagaDvesa – Aversion, resistance Abinivesha – Fear of loss, change and deathOur job is to develop our Viveka, discernment to recognise our own ignorance of the wandering mind (Avidya). How we misidentify with being more than, less than, or stuck in a limited unhealthy ego self (Asmita). To wake up to craving, yearning and chasing something more pleasurable (Raga). Or to what we are avoiding or resisting (Dvesa). And ultimately what we are truly afraid of (Abinivesha).This week we will focus on Nirodha to observe the unnecessary movements we take with the physical, energetic and mental bodies. Looking into why we fidget, move, tremble, itch, and notice our wandering mind. To look with a clear lens to what is asking for us to wake up to.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This discussion was recorded in London at the new Mission studio where Jason led Module I of his hybrid YTT a few weeks ago. Together, Jason and I explored the question -- Is this thing that we're all doing still actually yoga? Our power-hour or our 30-minute glo class or our rolling on foam rollers with some poses sprinkled in -- are those still yoga? Or has yoga in the West evolved into something else altogether?A few tidbits that we discuss in the episode:The fact that the word "yoga" has more than 350 definitions in Sanskrit, revealing its diverse nature.The belief in a singular, authentic yoga tradition is challenged throughout history.Swami Vivekananda's influence on bringing yoga to the United States and his perspective on Hatha Yoga.Different yoga traditions, like Iyengar and Ashtanga, were once considered radical innovations.The long-standing tension between "head up" and "head down" yogas: intellectual vs. physical practices.The importance of focusing on one's practice and impact rather than judging others' practices.The five common denominators of yoga traditions, including liberation teachings and philosophical infrastructure.The significance of Abhyasa (effort) and Vairagya (letting go) in all yoga practices.Yoga as a gradual process of replacing unconscious patterns with conscious beliefs aligned with self-realization.Jason will be back at Mission in London in October -- join him for a 6-day immersion or for Module II of his Hybrid YTT. Get the details at: jasonyoga.com/londonYou can find shownotes for this episode, including links to the books mentioned at: yogalandpodcast.com/episode304If you'd like to support the podcast, join our Substack here -- it's a great way to connect with other listeners and get more of us in your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 088 - Ch 06 - Slokas 35 & 36 The mind can be controlled by Abhyasa & Vairagya!

Abhyasa - Practice

Platicamos con nuestra invitada de nueva cuenta sobre la importancia de tener herramientas a nuestro alcance que nos permitan reecontrarnos con ese estado de felicidad constante y permanente. Mi amiga y maestra Eli Márquez, terapeuta holística creadora del espacio hermoso llamado "Abhyasa" nos cuenta en particular sobre el reiki, Un Curso De Milagros y otras técnicas favoritas para este fin. Síguela en: https://www.instagram.com/abhyasa.gdl/ Comparte tus impresiones y etiquétanos: https://www.instagram.com/montseortizoficial/

When we feel we are losing our balance we grab hold of something to feel secure and to prevent falling. This is a normal reaction to be able to maintain our physical balance and hopefully prevent pain. At that moment of uncertainty, that moment of being out of balance, we would think it strange if someone told us to “just let go.”  But what about our mental balance? What are we grabbing hold of to feel secure? And are we holding on to hopefully prevent the mental and emotional pains? In the ancient text, the Yoga Sutras, within the very first few sutras we are told that it is possible to manage the mind. We are given the information about just five different thought patterns that disturb the mind that take us away from balance and the methods to reign them in. These five thought patterns are said to create vrittis, or whirlpools within the conscious mind and prevent us from seeing our true essence. I've always loved the definition of vrittis as whirlpools. I used to do some river rafting and the rough waters of rapids there are sometimes “holes” as rafters call them. This is where water flowing over a rock or other obstacle flows down, then back onto itself in an eruption of whitewater. It creates a whirlpool circling around and around and if a raft goes into one, it can trap that nice buoyant raft and pull it down under the water!  Now when the Yoga Sutras were written over two thousand years ago, this metaphor didn't exist. I don't think there was that sort of river rafting going on. But every time I think about the thought patterns being a whirlpool, this metaphor works for me. I know how often I get stuck in the different patterns of my thinking and how I've been pulled down under the water many, many times. In river rafting, one must be alert and aware to manage the river flowing around the “holes” that will become a trap. In the same way, in yoga, one must also be alert and aware to manage the thoughts flowing that can entrap us, so that we can access the knowledge of our true nature, that aspect of who we are beyond how we present in the world.  We identify with our thoughts, our vrittis. The Yoga Sutras say that if you can find a way to stop identifying with them, you will “rest” or “abide” in your own true essence.  I love the commentaries that use the word rest. It implies a time after working, or a sense of being rather than doing. A time when it might be possible to stop the mental battles, to put down the variety of masks we wear in the world, to find a point of balance within the mind that actually exists-and “rest” there. The five vrittis, or thought patterns are: right knowledge wrong knowledge fantasy  deep sleep memories These are the whirlpools that keep us from reaching that point of balance where we can “rest.” Let's take each one and briefly discuss it, but first I want to say that each of these has both positive and negative qualities within them. It's not about that-the good or bad-it's about seeing them for what they are. To be able to understand the full spectrum of what each means as it plays out in your life, and by then finding the space between seeing each and the reaction to it. You might believe that right knowledge doesn't belong in the list. After all, isn't yoga with its teachings a form of right knowledge? Isn't studying to learn anything that helps us be a productive and positive member of society good? Well, yes. That can be toward one end of the spectrum, but what about overindulging in knowledge-such as being a professional student who uses schooling as an escape? Or being fanatical that your knowledge is somehow better than someone else's? The knowledge itself might not be bad but the ego-driven use of it puts it at the other end of the spectrum. Regardless, the knowledge creates patterns of thought that may take you away from your inner knowing. What about wrong knowledge? Again, it depends on what it is and how it's applied. Perhaps you were brought up to believe that no one could love you because you were raised in an unloving family. That's wrong knowledge, but it can dramatically affect how you relate to others going forward through life.  But then how can wrong knowledge be good? Well, let's say you're a weather geek and the forecast is for a cloudy, rainy and windy day, so you prepare appropriately. But then the approaching storm takes a different course, and the sun comes out and the day turns beautiful. I'll bet you will think it's good that the weather forecast was wrong. Actually, in this instance, if you live in Cleveland where I do, the forecast is often wrong so it's “good” to be prepared for whatever life gives you and be content with it! Fantasy or imagination can be great! Artist and creatives utilize this to bring beauty and excitement into our lives. However, indulging too deeply into this pattern of thinking can create delusions and other forms of inappropriate behavior. Are you beginning to understand? It's not just the vritti but how firmly we are letting it control the mind and manipulate our actions. So, we are now at deep sleep. Remember that these vrittis are about disturbing our conscious mind and in deep sleep the mind is in a very deep state of unconsciousness. This lack of awareness in this stage of sleep is a vritti. It's a necessary one to allow the body to recover and repair itself, but because it is an absence of consciousness and actions, it is still a vritti. Lastly, but definitely not least is memory. I'm sure each of you can see how memories create patterns of thinking, both good and bad and everywhere along the spectrum. Memories are a necessary part of everyday life. Imagine waking up in the morning and not remembering who you are or how to do anything! There was even a movie years ago called “Memento” that was a mystery/thriller based on a rare form of memory loss due to a tragedy.  Memories can serve us or destroy us. Memories can exert their influence even when they are not in the conscious, self-aware mind. There has been a lot of research in recent years about memories, false memories, the influence of memories, and so on. You see, more than 2000 years ago, memories were considered to be one of the five primary thought patterns that keep us from accessing a higher level of awareness and reaching an understanding of our true nature. So what are we to do? What's the answer? The Yoga Sutras say the answer is twofold: Abhyasa and Vairagya. Abhyasa is a dedicated practice done with faith over a long period of time. These three factors need to be clarified. A dedicated practice requires unwavering discipline. It's not a meditation practice that's done irregularly, maybe once a week then three times a week, then take off for a week, and so on. It means that the practice is a daily part of life, and not only that but it must be done with faith! True progress and change occur slowly, and it is somewhat ludicrous to think that practicing in a class once per week, or while on vacation but no other time, is going to yield results! Imagine you wish to become a great musician. Can you practice irregularly for a year or two and achieve this? So why do we think we can change our lives by this pattern? And because it takes a long time, we must have faith. Those changes are small and sometimes too small to even realize, but with faith, you must believe that they will come over the long haul. The other method of managing the vrittis is vairagya, or non-attachment. Cultivating the ability to “let go” of our attachments and expectations. Think about this. What does it mean to you? Many of our mental disturbances come from the thought patterns associated with what we are attached to and what we expect to happen at any given moment. Take a moment to think about the last time you were upset about something….I can pretty much guarantee that your distress came from being attached to something or expecting a different outcome than what was there facing you. To practice non-attachment doesn't mean you give everything away or that you try to create a mental state of detachment. Rather it means that you can fully enjoy life and find emotional contentment regardless of circumstances! You are no longer governed by the situation around you. Everything in your life is “on loan” so to speak. Your relationships, your material belongings, your job, even your emotions and reactions. There's a story about the Buddha who was accosted by an angry person who shouted and berated him calling him stupid and a fake. When he stopped, the Buddha turned to the man and asked, “If you buy a gift for someone and that person does not take it, to whom does the gift belong?” The man was surprised by the question, but answered, “It would belong to me because I bought the gift.” The Buddha said, “Correct. It's the same with your anger. If you become angry with me and I don't feel insulted nor accept your hostility, the anger falls back on you, as it was initially yours to give. You are then the only one who becomes unhappy, not me. All you've done is hurt yourself.” Now that's a great example of embodiment of non-attachment. Probably one that would be difficult for most of us! But we can start to see where our attachments lie, which thought patterns or vrittis are disturbing our consciousness, and begin to explore and practice forms of yoga that are meant to develop our awareness.  Feel free to contact me for more information and guidance or visit my website for recorded practices.

This episode covers the Sanskrit term, abhyasa, found throughout the Bhagavad Gita, states every verse where this term appears, and discusses the term in the context within the text.

Le competizioni yoga - practice makes the man perfect - Tatra sthitau yatno'bhyāsah(sūtra 1.13) - Sa tu dīrgha-kāla-nairantarya-satkārāse vito drdha-bhūmih (sūtra 1.14) - luogo o oggetto? - pratica e teoria accoppiata vincente.

Höre Erläuterungen zum Thema "Abhyasa - Übe die Ruhe und Konzentration des Geistes" als Inspiration des Tages. Dies ist ein kurzer Vortrag von und mit Sukadev Bretz, Gründer von Yoga Vidya, eine Audio Aufnahme einer Morgenansprache bei Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, gehalten im Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg während der Corona-Pandemie-Krise. Infos über Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda auf www.yoga-vidya.de

Höre Erläuterungen zum Thema "Abhyasa und Vairagya - YS I. 12" als Inspiration des Tages. Dies ist ein kurzer Vortrag von und mit Sukadev Bretz, Gründer von Yoga Vidya, eine Audio Aufnahme einer Morgenansprache bei Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, gehalten im Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg während der Corona-Pandemie-Krise. Infos über Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda auf www.yoga-vidya.de

I am pleased to present an audio recording of the Yoga Sutra workshop that I presented on Friday, November 12, 2021 to the students undergoing the Yoga Teachers Training program at the Yoga Garden yoga studio in Apex, NC. Brief summary of what we covered: Overview of the Yoga Sutras text Definition of yoga Brief overview of Samkhya philosophy Five vrittis Abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (non-attachment) Brief intro to the eight limbs of yoga You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here. Below are links to the powerpoint presentations used for these discussions: Yoga defined Ashtanga yoga (eight limbs) Kriya, Klesha, Karma Concept of Ishwara Dharana, dhyana, samadhi (samyama) I would love to get your feedback.

In this podcast I discuss the often misinterpreted Ashtanga saying: “Do your practice and all is coming”. I go into detail about the different important meanings of Abhyasa, the Sanskrit word for practice, and probe into how to derive optimal physical and spiritual benefits from your daily efforts. TOPICS I DISCUSS INCLUDE:
 *deliberate practice vs how just practicing a lot is not effective in developing skills or mastery. *10 years as a possible minimum number of years to become fully established in an effective practice. *how natural ability (talent or physical ability) doesn't account for success in practice or in yoga *the most important skill that can be taught by the teacher is HOW to practice, how to set manageable and appropriate goals, to identify steps in a progression, and to monitor the success or otherwise of the practice strategies. *How at home practice is most successful if the teacher gives specific instructions about what needs to be worked on, how to do it, and what the results should be like. *How systematic approaches yield better results than free practice. *to the question “what to practice?” One answer is to repeat a difficult passage many times until mastery is achieved. This means learning to work on a series in shorter fragments (called fragmenting or chunking) rather than just doing an entire series all the way through with 5 breaths in each pose everyday. *Concept of metacognition. The quality of practice can be gauged by the level of self regulation and ‘metacognition'. Self awareness includes not only technical knowledge of the poses but also of issues related to the learning itself, such as concentration, planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Self monitoring includes reflecting on what you are doing, how you're doing it, and having the ingenuity to consider alternative approaches. *Intensity in practice is related to the student's personal interest in a particular pose or aspect of practice. Self initiative as a main driver of one's practice is essential for motivation and enthusiasm. You determine what to focus on based on your interests and tastes; this is at least as important as following a prescribed syllabus or strictly following external rules because ‘that's the way it's done'. SPIRITUAL MEANINGS *Discussion of the following spiritual meanings of the word practice in yoga: 1) Effort of the mind to remain in its unmodified condition of purity, or 2) Inculcation of a truth conveyed in the sacred writings by means of repeating the same word or the same passage. SACRED TEXTS *I cite two little exchanges between teacher and student that come from sacred texts (see below) and discuss possible connections between your daily practice and the spiritual teachings found in the texts.

-दुःख-दौर्मनस्याङ्गमेजयत्व-श्वासप्रश्वासा विक्षेपसहभुवः (Samadhi Pada 31)-तत्प्रतिषेधार्थमेकतत्त्वाभ्यासः (Samadhi Pada 32)-मैत्री-करुणामुदितोपेक्षाणां सुख-दुःखपुण्यापुण्य-विषयाणां भावनातश्चित्तप्रसादनम् (Samadhi Pada 33)-Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda on August 15, 2021. Cosponsored by the Stanford Hindu Students Association and South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures.

"Kendini tüm deneyimlerin ortasındaki merkez, temel olarak bilen, acıyı da hazzı da aynı gözle görebilen kişi ey Arjuna, işte o yogi en yüce mertebelere erişmiş olandır. (6.32) Arjuna şöyle dedi: (Kṛṣṇa)! Eş bakış olarak bahsettiğin bu yoga'yı ben sarsıntılı, dalgalı zihnim dolayısıyla göremiyorum, bu sabitlik, sarsılmazlık halinde kalamıyorum ve onu anlayamıyorum. (6.33) Hatta Kṛṣṇa, zihnin “sarsıntısı, dalgası” öylesine yoğun ki, sanki köklü, güçlü bir despot, bir zalim gibi. (Zihni kontrol etmek) Sanki rüzgarı kontrol etmek gibi, öylesine imkansız öylesine zor. (6.34) Krişna şöyle dedi: Hiç şüphesiz Arjuna, zihni yönetmek, onun hakimi olmak çok zor ve neredeyse imkansız. Ancak Kaunteya (Arjuna) uygulama (abhyāsa) ve tutunmama, bağlanmama (vairāgya) ile bu başarılabilir. (6.35) Zihni üzerinde hakimiyet sahibi olmayan kişi için Yoga'ya erişmek zordur. İşte benim fikrim, görüşüm budur. Ancak kim ki doğru araçlar, yöntemlerle (abhyāsa & vairāgya) gerekli çabayı gösterir, işte bil ki o kişi zihin üzerinde hakimiyet kazanabilir. (36)

Sri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. Glossary. Abhyasa-Ajna Chakra.

Die Yogaphilosophie hat mich mit am meisten gepackt. Uralte Schriften, wie z.B. Patanjali‘s YogaSutra, haben so viel nähernde und hilfreiche Botschaften in sich, von denen wir , obwohl so alt , heute noch zehren können.Was hat es mit Gleichmut auf sich? Wieso ist das so befreiend für Dich und Deinen Entwicklungsprozess? Ganz wie in Patanjalis Yoga Sutra 1.12 - Abhyasa und Vairagia:Warum stetiges Bemühen und diszipliniertes Üben mit in Verbindung mit Gelassenheit Leichtigkeit und Vollkommenheit bringen.******************************************************************************************************************************So wie auf der Matte und außerhalb davon. Ich hoffe diese Folge kann Dir kleine Impulse geben.Namasté

-“Nidra in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra tradition is knowledge without the awareness of that knowledge.”-Śabda jñānānupātī vastu śūnyo vikalpaḥ (Samadhi Pada 9)-शब्दज्ञानानुपाती वस्तुशून्यो विकल्पः-abhāva-pratyayālambanā-vṛttirnidrā (Samadhi Pada 10)-अभाव-प्रत्ययालम्बना-वृत्तिर्निद्रा -Anubhūta viṣayāsampramoṣaḥ smṛtiḥ (Samadhi Pada 11)-अनुभूतविषयासम्प्रमोषः स्मृतिः-Abhyāsa vairāgyābhyāṃ tan nirodhaḥ (Samadhi Pada 12)-अभ्यासवैराग्याभ्यां तन्निरोधः-Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda on June 20, 2021. Cosponsored by the Stanford Hindu Students Association and South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures.

In this short chat & 10 min breathing practice we consider the ideas of putting support in place with the exhale and allowing ourselves to be carried on the inhale. This practice moves from simple effort to letting the breath "breathe us".

Freedom, Happiness, and wisdomWhen we learn the principles of eastern wisdom, we apply discernment that becomes dispassion. The highest dispassion leads to knowledge of real self, awakens to permanent happiness.We will learn from Yoga Sutra, Gita, and other texts together to discover the true nature.We will learn from Yoga Sutra, Gita, and other texts together to discover the true nature.we will follow the four-step approach as taught and passed on to us by great masters of eastern wisdomLearning the principles - I do not know, let me know it.Clarity and conviction - I do not understand it; let me understand it.Practice - I do not experience it; let me practice it.Change in life- I do not change; let me share experience and find out how to correct if there is a problem.About Girish Jha www.girishjha.comBlog: www.girishjha.usWebsite: www.girishjha.orgContact: info@girishjha.orgPodcast https://www.spreaker.com/user/girishjhausa#GirishJha #EvolveHelpEveryoneToEvolve #BeInPeace #KeepSmiling

Freedom & happinessYoga Sutra aims for freedom from suffering and awakening to permanent happiness. I lived with the Himalayan master for more than 26 years. He used to speak on how Yoga Sutra can be lived in day to day life. Whatever little I recall, remember, and understand, I created small videos. Learning Sutra from who has given commentary was the great master Vyasa who discovered sutras for self-discovery, meditation, mindfulness, mantra, and yantra. It also provides an understanding that Patanjali lived much before what historians believe. He explains all about the mind, its nature, subjective and objective states, and guides how to meditate, succeed, and remove obstacles on the path. There is no end to the journey to discover the more profound forms of meditation in Yoga Sutra. On the path, we realize that we are the cause of all our problems when we start the journey; many of our sufferings evaporate, considered stumbling blocks of our progress. When we prepare the mind, align it with teachings, we find inner peace and happiness from the day we start the journey. About Girish Jha : www.girishjha.com Blog: www.girishjha.us Website: www.girishjha.org Contact: www.girishjha.com Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/user/girishjhausa#GirishJha #EvolveHelpEveryoneToEvolve #BeInPeace #KeepSmiling

Patanjali describe en los Yoga Sutras dos métodos para detener las fluctuaciones de la mente (vrttis), uno de estos métodos es Abhyasa, que es la práctica repetida y constante y en este episodio te contamos más acerca de esto.

2020 has been nothing but interruptions! And your yoga practice, like mine, has likely suffered. Let's reframe this experience through the lens of the Yoga Sutras and Nischala Joy Devi's interpretation of Abhyasa, or Devoted Practice. I have two yoga classes with the theme of practice and devotion on my Facebook Page. Check out my new fall schedule and download valuable cheat sheets, guides, and practices on my new website! www.jessgoulding.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-goulding/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-goulding/support

Michelle shares some of her spiritual experiences and explains how doubt can discharge the magic of these experiences. Abhyasa and Vairagya are powerful tools that can help us overcome doubt. Many tangents ensue. Episode 32 with Aveen Banich https://the-blisstonic-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/the-alchemy-of-yoga-with-aveen-banich Contact Kyle Piper at piperkyle@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Reach out to Michelle with any questions or comments: mischeyelle@gmail.com

En este capitulo platicamos sobre algunas herramientas que te apoyarán a motivarte tomando en cuenta la filosofía de la práctica Abhyasa y desapego Vairagya.

Patanjali establishes 2 key foundations to the journey into Yoga: 1. Practice: Without a consistent inner work, there is no change happening. All that has been learned, must be unlearned. All that has been done unconsciously to oneself, has to be undone. So the practice of meditation has to be given space in daily routines. 2. Non-attachment: To remain at distance from the object of desire, ambition, will so that you remain the master and not the object keeping control over you all the time. ====== Join me in a 30 min meditation session every day at 7 AM CET on my website: https://www.dhyanse.com/live/ Each session is unique, starts with a 5-10 min discourse, followed by 20 min Guided Meditation.   If you have any questions, please write to me on hello@dhyanse.com   Be Well, Dhyanse.   ======   WHO AM I:   I am Dhyanse, a Meditation Master with a contemporary approach to Yoga, Zen and Tantra. I live in Switzerland/Germany area since 2008 and bring the authentic art of meditation from India to the western world.   My work on Meditative Wisdom is a tribute as well as a succession to the contributions by Osho, Krishnamurti, Gurdjieff, Alan Watts, Aldous Huxley, Shivananda, Vivekananda, Aurobindo, Maharishi Ramana, Papaji and many more...who transformed my life in the first place.   More on my website: https://www.dhyanse.com/

Hindernisse oder auch Stolpersteine auf dem Yoga-WegWas hindert uns daran Yoga zu üben? Zur Zeit können wir keinen Kurs besuchen... aber manchmal fällt es gerade schwer zu Hause zu üben, jenseits der Gruppe in den eigenen Räumen. Was macht es uns so schwer? Und was macht es uns generell schwer, ausgerichtet und beharrlich auf seinem Weg zu bleiben. Sein Ziel zu verfolgen? Abhyasa und Vairagya – unser Wille und unser Gleichmut – als Schlüsselidee im Yoga. Die Hindernisse so aktuell wie vor hunderten von Jahren. Das Yogasutra mit seinen 195 Versen – wie man Yoga üben sollte – erklärt und schafft Antworten auf diese Fragen. In dieser Folge beschreibe ich kurz diese Erläuterungen. Viel Spaß damit. Namasté. Margarete.

In this episode, we breakdown our feelings of worry, fear, anxiety, and trauma that come as part of the COVID19 global pandemic. All of us are affected whether we have contracted the virus or not, life is suddenly topsy turvy. We explore feelings associated with the pandemic and learn to look beyond the crisis and into the depths of our being using tools of mindfulness integration, and Abhyasa. Let's begin a journey of healing -- life is all about healing -- and being alive is all about being in conscious connection to love. For the blog on this topic visit my blog post on the topic at: 3 Proven Methods to Unwind Your Mind During Quarantine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changa-bell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changa-bell/support

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Abhyasa-constant practice, and Vairagya -non-attachment and letting go, are two necessary parts of creating an Ayurvedic life. To change a thought, behavior, action and come from your highest self requires more than wishing and hoping. It takes commitment to practice and an ability to let go of the things holding you back in your efforts. In this episode we talk about real life application of these principles, and hear about how to make lasting change through our thoughts and being present. Resources: Marianne Williamson-A Return to Love Patanjali-Yoga Sutras Lao Tzu- "The Master sticks to her tools." “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” ― William Hutchison Murray Join Us online: www.ayurvedalifeschool.com Facebook: Ayurveda Life School Instagram: @ayurvedalifeschool Namaste.

I am pleased to present an audio recording of the monthly workshop on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali held on Saturday, 11/16/19. Brief summary of what we covered: We continued the discussion of sutras in the early part of chapter 1. We discussed the concept of the five vrittis and also abhyasa (practice) and vairagya [...] No related posts.

This week Michelle touches on the yogic concept of Abhyasa and vairagya-practice and surrender. This concept can help you integrate your practice off the mat and it can help you understand the process of manifestation. Michelle is launching a new semi-private immersion to help you grow into a sustainable yoga practice and align yourself with the change you desire to see in your life. For more information, click the link below: https://blisstonic.myshopify.com/products/yoga-for-sustainable-growth-semi-private-immersion Check out the BlissTonic Store: https://blisstonic.myshopify.com/collections/all Donate to support the podcast! https://blisstonic.myshopify.com/products/support-the-blisstonic-podcast Contact Kyle Piper at piperkyle@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Reach out to Michelle with any questions or comments: mischeyelle@gmail.com

Für die spirituelle Entwicklung, braucht es Abhyasa, Übung, und Vairagya, Loslassen, um seinen Geist zu beherrschen. Sukadev spricht anhand des Yoga Sutra aus dem Buch `Die Yogaweisheit des Patanjali für Menschen von heute´ über die verschiedenen Bedeutungen von Abhyasa und Vairagya - und wie du dein spirituelle Praxis effektiver machen kannst. Aber nicht nur die spirituellen Praktiken sind wichtig, sondern auch das Loslassen, ja sogar auch die Entsagung. Dieser Podcast gehört zur Vortragsreihe „Yoga Vidya Schulung – Der ganzheitliche Yogaweg“ sowie ist auch der Teil des zweiten Jahres der zweijährigen Yogalehrerausbildung.

Für die spirituelle Entwicklung, braucht es Abhyasa, Übung, und Vairagya, Loslassen, um seinen Geist zu beherrschen. Sukadev spricht anhand des Yoga Sutra aus dem Buch `Die Yogaweisheit des Patanjali für Menschen von heute´ über die verschiedenen Bedeutungen von Abhyasa und Vairagya - und wie du dein spirituelle Praxis effektiver machen kannst. Aber nicht nur die spirituellen Praktiken sind wichtig, sondern auch das Loslassen, ja sogar auch die Entsagung. Dieser Podcast gehört zur Vortragsreihe „Yoga Vidya Schulung – Der ganzheitliche Yogaweg“ sowie ist auch der Teil des zweiten Jahres der zweijährigen Yogalehrerausbildung.

I am pleased to present an audio recording of the monthly workshop on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali held on Saturday, 8/17/19: Brief summary of what we covered: We continued the discussion of chapter 2. This chapter covers the concepts of Kriya Yoga, kleshas (afflictions), karma theory, insight into the Samkhya philosophy and the eight [...] No related posts.

I am pleased to present an audio recording of the presentation on “Intro to Sanskrit for Yoga” that I made on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 to the students undergoing yoga teacher training at the Blue Point Yoga Center in Durham under the guidance of Sara Doyle. Brief summary of what we covered: General characteristics of [...] No related posts.

-The idea of religious universality, that all religions can lead to the same transcendental experience of unity, has entered into the modern world thanks to the influence of Sri Ramakrishna.-Sri Ramakrishna was able to reach the highest Advaitic experience in only three days under the instruction of Tota Puri. -This immediate realization comes when the disciple is fully concentrated on realizing the truth.-Ordinary seekers may need to practice concentration on the meaning of the highest Vedantic statements for some time before these ideas go from being only a doctrine or a concept to becoming an experience. -The waters of the various rivers mingle into one body of water. In the same way, the material of all religions is the same spiritual reality. An Advaitin can no longer be in conflict with any religion because he is not separate from anybody. -Sri Ramakrishna’s experience was the very embodiment of the ancient Vedantic revelations.-In modern times, according to Arnold Toynbee, this universal trend is shaping the trajectory of civilization. Directly or indirectly, Sri Ramakrishna’s nondual practice is the source.This lecture was delivered at the Vedanta Society of Northern California on March 10, 2013.

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. This lecture begins with a discussion of the meaning of the invocation verse describing the great sage Patanjali. Nirodha state, the goal of Yoga is reviewed. We can either rest in our true nature or identify with changing sense phenomenon. The five types of mental impressions, Vrittis are reviewed. We are kept rotating in a cycle of Karma, action, Vrittis, Impressions, and Samskaras, strong tendencies. Vyasa compares this to the river of the mind, which can flow either in an auspicious or negative direction. Practice and Dispassion, Abhyasa and Vairagya, and ethics, Yamas and Niyamas, are the prescribed methods for channeling the mind towards auspiciousness. Verses: I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, I.12, I.13

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. Ignorance, Avidya, is discussed from the viewpoint of Yogacara Buddhist philosophy, Yoga Philosophy, and Vedanta. In Vedanta, there is no evil, there is only error. The solution to the obstacles that we face when we take to spiritual life is sticking to one ideal of practice, Abhyasa, and dispassion, Vairagya. Four fundamental relations regulate external contact. Maitri is being friendly with those who are happy when you make progress in spiritual life. Karuna means being compassionate towards those are trying to make progress but are struggling. Mudhita means genuinely admiring the virtues of virtuous people. Upeksha means filtering out and remaining indifferent to ideas and influences that may take us off track. Verses: II.4, II.30, II.31, II.32, II.33

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. After a brief review of the 5 types of subtle mental tendencies, Vrittis, repeated practice, Abhyasa, is explained. Along with that, Vairagya, dispassion and the dimensions of practice are explained. Then, the common misconception that Citta Vritti Nirodha refers to a complete cessation of all thought is corrected. The real meaning of Citta Vritti Nirodha is complete freedom from all obsessive mental tendencies, Vrittis, and therefore a transcendence of the slavery to the mind and senses. Verses: I.2, I.12, I.13, I.14

Lecture by Swami Tattwamyananda. Swami begins by reviewing the importance of love for the end to be attained to sustain practice, Abhyasa. Then, he explains in brief the Sankhya system's division of creation into an inactive consciousness, Purusha, and the active unconscious material, Prakriti. From Prakriti, the mental and physical universe evolve. Then, they involve back into Prakrti in a cycle. The three gunas – sattva, rajas, and tamas – of Prakriti are also explained. Verses: I.12, I.13, I.14, I.15, I.16

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. Swami begins by reviewing the five stages of mental concentration. He then graphically describes the common problems faced by most spiritual seekers at the Viskhipta stage. The seeker swings between restless and concentrated states. The formation and characteristics of inherited Vrittis are discussed. The five types of Vrittis are reviewed. Sublimating desires for something higher is recommended. Practice, Abhyasa, and Dispassion, Vairagya are then explained in that context. Verses: I.2, I.5, I.12

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. Swami explains the individual dimension of Karmashaya, which constitute the sum total of all of the impressions you have accumulated from previous actions. Then the cosmic dimension of Karmashaya is explained according to Mimamsa philosophy. Vyasa famously compares the mind to a river that either flows towards auspiciousness or negativity. Abhyasa and Vairagya, practice and dispassion are explained as the way to free oneself from the tyranny of the senses. Verses: II.12, I.12, I.15

Yoga och meditation är magiska, mentala och ibland mystiska saker. De sträcker sig långt bortom mattan och vi kan praktisera på många sätt. Genom dem rensar vi bort begränsningar och sådant som håller oss tillbaka. Vi bygger relationen med oss själva stark. Två centrala tankar handlar om att hela tiden sträva och samtidigt släppa taget om resultatet. Vi utforskar två yoga-sutriska begrepp som är otroligt aktuella. Hela tiden och jämt. Sat Nam fina yogisar!

Bemühen und loslassen in einer spirituellen Gemeinschaft. Abhyasa und Vairagya übersetzt Sukadev mit Bemühen und Loslassen. Wie ist es mit der spirituellen Praxis in der Lebensgemeinschaft? Fällt es hier leichter regelmäßig zu üben? Hier kannst du dich über die Yoga Vidya Lebensgemeinschaft informieren. Interessieren dich Seminare zum Thema Mithilfe/ Karmayoga? Mehr Vorträge von und mit … „Bemühen – ernsthaft und entspannt – Lebensgemeinschafts Vortrag“ weiterlesen

Bemühen und loslassen in einer spirituellen Gemeinschaft. Abhyasa und Vairagya übersetzt Sukadev mit Bemühen und Loslassen. Wie ist es mit der spirituellen Praxis in der Lebensgemeinschaft? Fällt es hier leichter regelmäßig zu üben? Hier kannst du dich über die Yoga Vidya Lebensgemeinschaft informieren. Interessieren dich Seminare zum Thema Mithilfe/ Karmayoga? Mehr Vorträge von und mit … „Bemühen – ernsthaft und entspannt – Lebensgemeinschafts Vortrag“ weiterlesen

Mado shares how you can use the latest research in neuroscience to turn your personal practice from a resource intensive decision to a nourishing habit. Highlights Why habit formation is a missing piece in most teacher trainings The three main components of a habit and how to manipulate them to create an effortlessly consistent personal practice 5 types of triggers how to strengthen their effect Ritual, accountability and small wins   Invitation for Inspired Action Look for an accountability partner on the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group!   Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Email list to get access to bonus content for all episodes, both past and future. The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Affiliate link)  

Eines der Grundkonzepte in den Lehren von Yoga Vidya sind die 4 großen S, also Sadhana, Satsang, Seva und Sattwa. Diese vier machen die praktischen Tipps aus, wie spirituell praktiziert werden kann/soll. Sukadev gibt hier Tipps über die 4S. Er zeigt dir ganz konkret, was du tun kannst, um dich spirituell zu entwickeln. Die 4 S machen Abhyasa aus, die spirituelle Praxis. Abhyasa, die Spirituelle Praxis beinhaltet: - Sadhana - Satsang - Seva - Sattva Dieser Vortrag ist Teil der Vortragsreihe zu Vicharana, bewusstes spirituelles Streben. Die Vortragsreihe zu Vicharana wiederum ist Teil der Vortragsreihe zu „Spiritueller Weg“. Und dieser wiederum ist Teil der Vortragsreihe „Yoga Vidya Schulung – Der ganzheitliche Yogaweg“.

Eines der Grundkonzepte in den Lehren von Yoga Vidya sind die 4 großen S, also Sadhana, Satsang, Seva und Sattwa. Diese vier machen die praktischen Tipps aus, wie spirituell praktiziert werden kann/soll. Sukadev gibt hier Tipps über die 4S. Er zeigt dir ganz konkret, was du tun kannst, um dich spirituell zu entwickeln. Die 4 S machen Abhyasa aus, die spirituelle Praxis. Abhyasa, die Spirituelle Praxis beinhaltet: - Sadhana - Satsang - Seva - Sattva Dieser Vortrag ist Teil der Vortragsreihe zu Vicharana, bewusstes spirituelles Streben. Die Vortragsreihe zu Vicharana wiederum ist Teil der Vortragsreihe zu „Spiritueller Weg“. Und dieser wiederum ist Teil der Vortragsreihe „Yoga Vidya Schulung – Der ganzheitliche Yogaweg“.

Was heißt Spiritualität? 7 Worte spiritueller Philosophie: Brahman Maya Duhkha Moksha Abhyasa Karma Kripa Den Spirituellen Weg gehen heißt: – Sinn im Leben sehen – Alle Erfahrungen des Lebens vom Standpunkt der Spiritualität interpretieren – und auf diesen Sinn ausrichten; Die nächsten Vorträge: – 7 Bhumikas, die 7 Phasen der spirituellen Entwicklung, die 7 Spirituelle Entwicklungsstufen – Insbesondere: die ersten 3 Phasen – 4 Purusharthas: Wünsche und Ziele des Menschen – Spiritualität in Beruf, Partnerschaft, Familie, im Alltag – Gefahren auf dem spirituellen Weg Der Beitrag YVS035 – 7 spirituelle Prinzipien – Was heißt Spiritualität? erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Die Ruderer und das Boot - Jnana Yoga Geschichte aus dem Vedanta. Die Geschichte von den Ruderern und dem Boot gehört zu den klassischen Yoga Geschichten. Es gilt Verhaftungen abzubauen, Vairagya zu kultivieren. Nur dann kommst du zu deiner Bestimmung. Abhyasa und Vairagya, Übung und Loslassen, sind die beiden entscheidenden Faktoren auf dem spirituellen Weg. Es gilt zu praktizieren und Verhaftungen zu überwinden. Nur dann kommen die Fortschritte auf dem spirituellen Weg. Diese und andere Yoga Geschichten findest du im Buch von Sukadev "Yoga Geschichten". Bist du sehr interessiert an Kirtan und spiritueller Musik? Dann sind vielleicht die Yoga Vidya Seminare Mantras und Musik etwas für dich. Du kannst auch jeden Samstag um 20h beim Live-Satsang von Yoga Vidya dabei sein. Der Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg Satsang mit Meditation, Mantra-Singen, Vortrag, Arati wird live übertragen ins Internet auf http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/page/yoga-vidya-satsang. Weitere Links: Willst du ein Einführungsseminar erleben, Yoga Urlaub nehmen oder vielleicht eine Ausbildung machen? Dann findest du hier eine kleine Auswahl. - Yoga und Meditation Einführung Seminar https://www.yoga-vidya.de/yoga-anfaenger/wie-lerne-ich-yoga/yoga-meditation-einfuehrungsseminar/ - Yoga Schulen https://www.yoga-vidya.de/center/ - Yogaferien https://www.yoga-vidya.de/yoga-urlaub/yoga-ferien - Yoga Ausbildung https://www.yoga-vidya.de/ausbildung-weiterbildung/yogalehrer-ausbildung/ - Sehr vieles zur Meditation auf https://www.yoga-vidya.de/meditation/ Die neue kostenlose Yoga Vidya App ist da! Gestalte deine eigene Yogapraxis individuell, unverbindlich und unkompliziert! Mit dieser App kannst du: – Hatha Yoga Stunden mitmachen – Pranayama oder Meditation üben – neue Mantras lernen – das nächste Yoga Vidya Center vor Ort finden Die App, samt weiteren Informationen, ist im Yoga Vidya Blog erreichbar – sowohl für Android als auch für iOS. Klicken, runterladen, und das Yoga deiner Wahl praktizieren.

Die Ruderer und das Boot - Jnana Yoga Geschichte aus dem Vedanta. Die Geschichte von den Ruderern und dem Boot gehört zu den klassischen Yoga Geschichten. Es gilt Verhaftungen abzubauen, Vairagya zu kultivieren. Nur dann kommst du zu deiner Bestimmung. Abhyasa und Vairagya, Übung und Loslassen, sind die beiden entscheidenden Faktoren auf dem spirituellen Weg. Es gilt zu praktizieren und Verhaftungen zu überwinden. Nur dann kommen die Fortschritte auf dem spirituellen Weg. Diese und andere Yoga Geschichten findest du im Buch von Sukadev "Yoga Geschichten". Bist du sehr interessiert an Kirtan und spiritueller Musik? Dann sind vielleicht die Yoga Vidya Seminare Mantras und Musik etwas für dich. Du kannst auch jeden Samstag um 20h beim Live-Satsang von Yoga Vidya dabei sein. Der Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg Satsang mit Meditation, Mantra-Singen, Vortrag, Arati wird live übertragen ins Internet auf http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/page/yoga-vidya-satsang. Weitere Links: Willst du ein Einführungsseminar erleben, Yoga Urlaub nehmen oder vielleicht eine Ausbildung machen? Dann findest du hier eine kleine Auswahl. - Yoga und Meditation Einführung Seminar https://www.yoga-vidya.de/yoga-anfaenger/wie-lerne-ich-yoga/yoga-meditation-einfuehrungsseminar/ - Yoga Schulen https://www.yoga-vidya.de/center/ - Yogaferien https://www.yoga-vidya.de/yoga-urlaub/yoga-ferien - Yoga Ausbildung https://www.yoga-vidya.de/ausbildung-weiterbildung/yogalehrer-ausbildung/ - Sehr vieles zur Meditation auf https://www.yoga-vidya.de/meditation/ Die neue kostenlose Yoga Vidya App ist da! Gestalte deine eigene Yogapraxis individuell, unverbindlich und unkompliziert! Mit dieser App kannst du: – Hatha Yoga Stunden mitmachen – Pranayama oder Meditation üben – neue Mantras lernen – das nächste Yoga Vidya Center vor Ort finden Die App, samt weiteren Informationen, ist im Yoga Vidya Blog erreichbar – sowohl für Android als auch für iOS. Klicken, runterladen, und das Yoga deiner Wahl praktizieren.

Die Geschichte von den Ruderern und dem Bott gehört zu den klassischen Yoga Geschichten. Es gilt Verhaftungen abzubauen, Vairagya zu kultivieren. Nur dann kommst du zu deiner Bestimmung. Abhyasa und Vairagya, Übung und Loslassen, sind die beiden entscheidenden Faktoren auf dem spirituellen Weg. Es gilt zu praktizieren und Verhaftungen zu überwinden. Nur dann kommen die Fortschritte auf dem spirituellen Weg. Diese und andere Yoga Geschichten findest du im Buch von Sukadev "Yoga Geschichten".

Die Geschichte von den Ruderern und dem Bott gehört zu den klassischen Yoga Geschichten. Es gilt Verhaftungen abzubauen, Vairagya zu kultivieren. Nur dann kommst du zu deiner Bestimmung. Abhyasa und Vairagya, Übung und Loslassen, sind die beiden entscheidenden Faktoren auf dem spirituellen Weg. Es gilt zu praktizieren und Verhaftungen zu überwinden. Nur dann kommen die Fortschritte auf dem spirituellen Weg. Diese und andere Yoga Geschichten findest du im Buch von Sukadev “Yoga Geschichten“. Der Beitrag Die Ruderer und das Boot – Jnana Yoga Geschichte aus dem Vedanta erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Die Geschichte von den Ruderern und dem Bott gehört zu den klassischen Yoga Geschichten. Es gilt Verhaftungen abzubauen, Vairagya zu kultivieren. Nur dann kommst du zu deiner Bestimmung. Abhyasa und Vairagya, Übung und Loslassen, sind die beiden entscheidenden Faktoren auf dem spirituellen Weg. Es gilt zu praktizieren und Verhaftungen zu überwinden. Nur dann kommen die Fortschritte auf dem spirituellen Weg. Diese und andere Yoga Geschichten findest du im Buch von Sukadev „Yoga Geschichten„. Der Beitrag Die Ruderer und das Boot – Jnana Yoga Geschichte aus dem Vedanta erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Dieser Audiovortrag ist Teil einer Serie von Analysen über das Yogadarshana des Patanjali, geplant sind Kommentare bis zum Ende des 2. Kapitels. Nachdem Patanjali am Begin seines Yoga Sutra über die Gedankenwellen im Geiste gesprochen hat, und uns dann mit „Abhyasa und Vairagya“ ein wunderbares Modell zur spirituellen Praxis geliefert... weiter lesen The post Vorträge zum Yogadarshana: Verse 17+18 – zwei Arten von Samadhi appeared first on Vedanta & Yoga.

Achselhöhle‏‎ - Einsichten und Überlegungen. Erfahre einiges über Achselhöhle‏‎ in dieser kurzen Abhandlung, einen spontanen Audiovortrag. Diese Hörsendung ist eine Ausgabe des Naturheilkunde Podcast. Sie ist erstellt worden als Grundlage für einen Lexikonartikel im Yoga Wiki Bewusst Leben Lexikon von Yoga Vidya. Sukadev, Gründer des gemeinnützigen Vereines Yoga Vidya e.V., behandelt hier das Wort, den Ausdruck Achselhöhle‏‎ vom spirituellen Gesichtspunkt her. Ayurveda, Naturheilkunde, Ganzheitsmedizin und Hatha Yoga ergänzen sich sehr gut. Vielleicht magst du ja deine Gedanken dazu in die Kommentare schreiben. Das Substantiv Achselhöhle‏‎ gehört zum Themengebiet bzw. zu den Themengebieten Körperteil, Anatomie, Physiologie, Medizin. Seminare zum Thema Ayurveda Einführung. Infos zu Ayurveda Therapie Ausbildung. Weitere hilfreiche Informationen findest du auf den Yoga Vidya Seiten, z.B. zu Begriffen wie Abhyasa, Achtsamkeitsmeditation und Achyutastakam - Achyutastakam. Dieser Audio-Lexikon-Beitrag über Achselhöhle‏‎ ist kurz, hoffentlich interessant, vielleicht sogar hilfreich.

Dieser Audiovortrag ist Teil einer Serie von Analysen über das Yogadarshana des Patanjali. Dieser Abschnitt des Yogasutra vermittelt ein Konzept welches auch in der Bhagavad Gita vermittelt wird und einen wesentlichen Hinweis für die spirituelle Praxis liefert. Patanjali sagt, dass es für ein erreichen der Kontrolle des Geistes die Balance von Abhyasa und... weiter lesen The post Vorträge zum Yogadarshana: 1.12-16 Abhyasa und Vairagya. Sein & Werden appeared first on Vedanta & Yoga.

Bemühen und loslassen in einer spiriituellen Gemeinschaft. Abhyasa und Vairagya übersetzt Sukadev mit Bemühen und Loslassen. Wie ist es mit der spirituellen Praxis in der Lebensgemeinschaft? Fällt es hier leichter regelmäßig zu üben? Hier kannst du dich über die Yoga Vidya Lebensgemeinschaft informieren. Interessieren dich Seminare zum Thema Mithilfe/ Karmayoga? Mehr Vorträge von und mit Sukadev Bretz zum Thema „Lebensgemeinschaft“ im Podcast Lebensgemeinschaft Yoga Vidya. Mehr über Tugenden! Eine große Übersicht über alle inspirierenden Podcasts von Yoga-Vidya. Lass‘ dich inspirieren! Seminare, Aus- und Weiterbildungen bei Yoga Vidya.

Bemühen und loslassen in einer spiriituellen Gemeinschaft. Abhyasa und Vairagya übersetzt Sukadev mit Bemühen und Loslassen. Wie ist es mit der spirituellen Praxis in der Lebensgemeinschaft? Fällt es hier leichter regelmäßig zu üben? Hier kannst du dich über die Yoga Vidya Lebensgemeinschaft informieren. Interessieren dich Seminare zum Thema Mithilfe/ Karmayoga? Mehr Vorträge von und mit Sukadev Bretz zum Thema „Lebensgemeinschaft“ im Podcast Lebensgemeinschaft Yoga Vidya. Mehr über Tugenden! Eine große Übersicht über alle inspirierenden Podcasts von Yoga-Vidya. Lass‘ dich inspirieren! Seminare, Aus- und Weiterbildungen bei Yoga Vidya.

Das Sanskritwort Kripa bedeutet Gnade, manchmal auch Mitgefühl. Spirituelle Entwicklung braucht eigene Anstrengung, Abhyasa bzw. Purushartha. Spirituelle Entwicklung kommt auch durch Karma, durch die Erfahrungen, die wir machen. Spirituelle Entwicklung ist aber insbesondere Kripa, Gnade. Es gilt, selbst intensiv zu praktizieren und dann alles der Kripa, der Gnade Gottes anzuvertrauen. Kripa kann auch heißen Mitgefühl, … „Kripa – Gnade, Mitgefühl – Sanskrit Audio Wörterbuch“ weiterlesen

Unlike most of my other podcast guests,  I didn’t meet J. Brown through Instagram. He’s someone I met in real life, about eight (!) years ago when I was a whippersnapper journalism student at NYU

Was ist das Selbst? Was ist der Geist, auch Psyche, Gemüt genannt? Wie nimmt der Mensch die Welt wahr? Darüber spricht Sukadev Bretz in diesem 6. Teil der Vortragsmitschnitte aus dem Seminar "Kaivalya - Befreiung, Kapitel 4 des Yoga Sutra von Patanjali". Zunächst fasst Sukadev die Essenz der bisher behandelten Verse zusammen. So bleibt ihr Inhalt tiefer in deinem Unterbewusstsein. Dann spricht er über Verse 23-27 des Yoga Sutra Kapitel 4. Wenn dein Geist ganz rein wird, nimmt dein Bewusstsein das gesamte Universum auf einmal wahr. Wenn dein Geist durch Wünsche und Samskaras gefärbt wird, siehst du Teile des Universums, und diese subjektiv gefärbt. Erkenne den Unterschied zwischen Chitta (Gemüt) und Atman (Selbst). Strebe nach Kaivalya, höchster Freiheit. Auch wenn dich Wünsche immer wieder behindern - strebe nach Freiheit. Bewusst oder unbewusst ist das deine tiefe Sehnsucht. Abhyasa und Vairagya sind dabei sehr hilfreich: Immerwährende Praxis mit Intensität, intensives Bemühen muss gekoppelt sein mit Vairagya, mit Loslassen - und mit Bhakti, mit Hingabe. Mehr über Patanjali http://wiki.yoga-vidya.de/Patanjali . Das ganze Yoga Sutra findest du auf http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Yoga--Buch/patanjali-raja-yoga-sutra . Seminare zum Thema Raja Yoga https://www.yoga-vidya.de/seminare/interessengebiet/raja-yoga-positives-denken-gedankenkraft.html. Seminare mit Sukadev https://www.yoga-vidya.de/seminare/leiter/sukadev-bretz.html

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www.inspiration.yoga-vidya.de Erläuterung des 13. Verses aus dem ersten Kapitel der Raja Yoga Sutra von Patanjali von Sukadev Bretz aus dem Haus Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg als Inspiration des Tages.

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A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna gives an overview of Abhyasa, the yogic art of constant practice. You'll clearly understand why a daily practice is so important. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!