Podcasts about Pratyahara

We've all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I'm going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I'll look at each limb's purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.  I'll discuss:

Yoga teaching is a beautiful, fulfilling journey, but let's be real—it can also be exhausting. As someone juggling multiple full-time jobs, I know firsthand what it feels like to be stretched too thin. This episode is all about yoga teachers and burnout—the sneaky ways it creeps up, how to recognize it, and, most importantly, what we can do to recover and prevent it from happening again.Episode Highlights:Understanding BurnoutFour Major Signs of Burnout:Resistance to teaching, feeling drained by classes rather than energized.Increased impatience and restlessness in daily life.Chronic fatigue and an inability to rest deeply.Loss of creativity, leading to stagnation in teaching and sequencing.Ten Strategies for Recovery & Prevention:Take a break from teaching if possible.Reinvest in your self-practice and reconnect with your "why."Engage in non-yoga activities that bring you joy.Maintain a supportive social circle, including non-yoga friends.Limit social media use and let go of algorithm-driven stress.Enroll in a course or training that excites you.Practice silence and Pratyahara for mental clarity.Spend time in nature for a reset.Prioritize good sleep and rest.Nourish your body with wholesome food and hydration.Join our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea Freebie: 5 Day Ayurvedic Toolkit- https://andreaclaassen.com/5-day-ayurvedic-toolkit Sacred Seasons: https://andreaclaassen.com/sacred-seasons Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Personal Trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in cyclical living. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The four pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness, menstrual cycle & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

Bonjour et bienvenue dans le podcast Ecoute le Yoga ! L'épisode du jour est consacré à la cinquième branche du Yoga Classique, Pratyahara. Souvent traduit comme "le retrait des sens", Pratyahara nous rappelle un pré-requis et élément indispensable à la pratique du Yoga : le détachement vis-à-vis du commentaire constant des sens.Et pour plus de yoga et plus de partages, vous pouvez me retrouver sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marie.shanti.yoga/?hl=fr  Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Pratyahara Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans@billholt8792Grandpa Bill continues today talking about the transformative practice of Pratyahara. In this episode, we'll explore the art of sensory withdrawal, its benefits for mental and emotional well-being, and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover the power of silence, mindfulness, and inner peace.Grandpa Bill Asks:1: How do you experience the benefits of Pratyahara in your daily life?2: What challenges do you face when trying to practice Pratyahara, and how do you overcome them?#BHSalesKelpHolisticHealingHour, #Pratyahara, #SensoryWithdrawal, #Mindfulness, #Meditation, #InnerPeace,Mastering Pratyahara: A Guided MeditationGrandpa Bill today explores the guided meditation to experience the profound benefits of Pratyahara. This practice will help you withdraw your senses from external stimuli, allowing you to focus inward and cultivate a deeper sense of peace and clarity.Grandpa Bill Asks:1: How did you feel during the Pratyahara meditation?2: What insights or realizations did you gain from the practice?#GrandpaBillsYogaNook, #Pratyahara, #SensoryWithdrawal, #Meditation, #Mindfulness, #InnerPeace, Yoga Nidra: A Journey into the Depths of Consciousness Pratyahara, the fifth limb of Patanjali's eight-limb path of yoga, is a crucial step towards deeper states of meditation and self-realization. It involves the withdrawal of the senses from external stimuli, allowing the mind to focus inward.The Essence of Pratyahara Sensory Withdrawal: This doesn't mean physical isolation but rather a mental detachment from sensory inputs. Mindful Awareness: While withdrawing from external stimuli, the practitioner maintains a state of mindful awareness. Inner Focus: The focus shifts from the outer world to the inner landscape of the mind. The Role of Pratyahara in Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra, a powerful relaxation technique, is deeply intertwined with pratyahara. During Yoga Nidra, the practitioner is guided through a series of visualizations and body scans, gradually withdrawing their senses from the physical body and external world. This systematic process of sensory withdrawal facilitates a profound state of relaxation and inner peace. Benefits of Pratyahara Reduced Stress and Anxiety: By minimizing sensory input, the mind can calm down, reducing stress and anxiety. Improved Focus and Concentration: Pratyahara trains the mind to focus on a single point, enhancing concentration and mindfulness. Deeper Meditation: By quieting the mind, pratyahara prepares the practitioner for deeper meditative states. Enhanced Self-Awareness: As the mind turns inward, it becomes more attuned to its own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Practical Tips for Practicing Pratyahara Mindful Awareness: Pay attention to your senses without judgment. Sensory Withdrawal: Gradually withdraw your senses from external stimuli, focusing on your breath and body sensations. Meditation: Regular meditation practice can help strengthen your ability to focus the mind. Yoga Nidra: This practice provides a structured approach to sensory withdrawal. Digital Detox: Take regular breaks from screens and technology to reduce sensory overload. By incorporating pratyahara into your yoga practice, you can experience a deeper level of relaxation, mindfulness, and inner peace. Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

Dans ce podcast, nous venons explorer pratyahara, le retrait des sens, un des 8 membres de l'ashtanga yoga de Patanjali dans les Yoga Sutra.Et inévitablement, pratyahara m'emmène vers le silence et l'espace. Écoutez, je vous explique en quoi ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? As a dentist, you pour your heart and soul into your patients. But constant stress can take a toll. In this episode, we explore the ancient practice of pratyahara, a simple yet powerful technique to find inner peace and recharge. Learn how to quiet your mind, reduce stress, and boost your resilience. Discover the benefits of taking a break from the constant noise and sensory overload, and experience the transformative power of silence. You can view this episode on YouTube by clicking ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: https://youtu.be/ELaYGZmvzd0?si=Lfx9fNWCsHl0JXS_ Discover How To: Pause the world outside and find a sanctuary of peace within. Significantly lower your stress levels with practical, easy-to-integrate methods. Harness the power of silence to emerge stronger and more resilient. This isn't just another mindfulness session. It's a transformative experience that will guide you in taking control of your sensory experiences to recharge, rejuvenate, and revitalize your entire being. How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing Your Body and Mind: click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crownofwellness.com/enjoydentistrywebinar⁠⁠⁠ Get Monthly Wellness Tips Curated for Dentists by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crownofwellness.com/optin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join like-minded dental professionals in the Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠@yogafordentists⁠⁠⁠ or follow on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠josie@yogafordentists.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to give Yoga for Dentists a 5-star rating or leave a review! Thank you so much!

The Importance of a Mature Understanding of Yoga www.paulgrilley.com | @paulandsuzeegrilley  Paul Grilley, known for his work in Yin Yoga, discusses his journey in yoga and the evolution of yoga in the West along with the secularization of yoga and the rise of power yoga in LA. Paul shares his realization that no matter how much he practiced, there were poses he would never be able to do, which led him to explore Yin Yoga. He mentions his encounter with Paulie Zink, who emphasized the importance of holding poses for a longer duration and his experience studying with David Williams.  Support Keen on Yoga

YogiTriathlete co-founders Jess and BJ come together today for their monthly installment of the OH Show. In this episode, Jess downloads the abundant nature of being on a yoga adventure in the Galapagos Islands (a few rooms left for our 2025 trip), and then they shift gears to talk about taper and pre-race mindset. Both Jess and BJ are departing to separate parts of the country to race on the same date, BJ to IRONMAN Lake Placid and Jess to IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon. Both races will include several members of the ever-growing Team YogiTriathlete - stay tuned, BIG NEWS coming August 1st! Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - Leaning into possibility - Trapped in trying - We have the recipe to apply to any challenge - Working through the final miles mentally through a gratitude practice - Galapagos yoga adventure recap - When can you go to the Galapagos? - Top taper guidelines - Think outside the box if options don't initially align - Mindset the week leading into a race - Pratyahara from Awake Athlete - Journaling about the things you think you “should” have done - The Tour de France binge

We often hear much about meditation and samadhi, but Pratyahara isn't discussed as much. Why is that? What exactly is pratyahara, and what benefits does it bring? Stay tuned to find out in today's episode. Listen to this episode of  "Pratyahaar kya hai aur kya hai iske fayde? (Jabal Darshan Upnishad)" of the podcast Upnishad Simplified by Dr. Shisham Aggarwal. For more such information check out the book - https://www.amazon.in/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr.+Shisham+Bansal&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth limb of Patanjali's eightfold path of yoga, is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is an important bridge between the external focus of the previous limbs of yoga, such as asana (postures) and pranayama(breath exercises) to the more advanced practices of dharana(concentration) and dhyana (meditation). Pratyahara literally means withdrawing from the senses, to gain control over the senses to bring about calmness, peace and stillness. Prati meaning “against” or “withdraw”, and ahara meaning “food” or referring to anything we take in from the outside. Pratyahara also helps to provide an understanding of how much the mind is influenced by sensory input, imprisoned by the senses. Dictating our thoughts and feelings in ‘feeding' it leading it to be trapped in the Kleshas, mental/emotional afflictions that continue the wheel of suffering. Our practice is to stop feeding the mind the things that keep it ignorance of it's true nature, stuck in ignorance, attachment, aversion, egotism and fear. Encouraging the mind in a kind way to turn inwards and use the senses to be of service to the pursuit of practice, gaining mastery over external influences and allowing the practitioner to connect with their inner world, thereby creating optimal conditions for self-realisation. 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.

Episode 17. Father Joe Pereira is a Roman Catholic priest from Mumbai. He is a devoted disciple of both Guruji BKS Iyengar and Mother Teresa. He is also the founder of the Kripa Foundation, now the largest non-profit organization in India that helps people affected by substance abuse, addictions, and HIV/AIDS in their rehabilitation process. After meeting Guruji BKS Iyengar in 1968 at a concert of Yehudi Menuhin, Father Joe joined Guruji's classes in Mumbai and since then has been his close disciple. At 82, Father Joe practices Yoga every day. He teaches Iyengar Yoga and conducts Yoga workshops around the world. He also does various research on the effectiveness of Yoga in detoxification and healing people with addictions. Father Joe is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. In his Yoga classes, Father Joe keeps sharing Guruji's message that “every asana is a prayer.” He also emphasizes the importance of calming the body to calm the mind. For his commitment and contributions to society, Father Joe has received numerous awards. These include the Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the Government of India, and a Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received from the President of India. Today, Father Joe shares his story and insights from practicing Yoga for over 50 years and learning it directly from Guruji BKS Iyengar. __ Links to the videos, books and articles mentioned in the interview: Kripa Foundation: https://kripafoundation.org/about-fr-joe-kripas-founder/ "Relaxation response" by Dr Herber Benson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Relaxation_Response “Jesus Christ, My supreme Yogi" Father Joe Pereira: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/christ-the-supreme-yogi/articleshow/4382443.cms BKS Iyengar on Kripa Foundation and Fr.Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIA8XDVs1eA&t=311s "The Blissful Brain" by Shanida Nataraja: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/3087740 Glossary (Sanskrit words and sutras from the interview): Ida, Pingala and Sushumna nadis - are the three principal energy channels running from the base of the spine to the head. Sushumna is in the center with Ida on the left and Pingala on the right of it. Antaratma - a Sanskrit word contains of 2 parts: antara meaning "inner" and Atma meaning "soul" or "Self.” Antaratma generally refers to the "inner Self" or "inner consciousness”. Anga - limb (asta anga means eight limbs). pinda vritti nirodha - pinda refers to the physical body or the corporeal form of a being. pinda vritti nirodha emphasizes the importance of calming both the physical body to reach a state of inner stillness and clarity. yo māṁ paśhyati sarvatra sarvaṁ cha mayi paśhyati tasyāhaṁ na praṇaśhyāmi sa cha me na praṇaśhyati Bhagavat Gita Chapter IV verse 30. “He who sees(experiences) Me in all beings and all beings in me never becomes lost to me, nor do I become lost to him". When the individual self has become one with Atma, the individual and the supreme Self live together. Atma trupti - self-gratification. Brahmacharya - religious study, self-restraint, celibacy. Bahiranga - is a Sanskrit term which means “external” or “outside”. In the 8-fold path of Yoga, it is associated with the first 5 limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara. Antaranga - “internal,” “inner” or “inside.” It is typically associated with the last three limbs of the 8-fold path of Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. chitta vritti nirodha - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali I.2. “Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind”. snayu vritti nirodha - snayu refers to the muscles and ligaments, tissues that control body movements. Hence this verse could be translated as “cessation of the fluctuations of the fascia”, or “eradication of the dysfunctions of the muscles, fascia, ligaments, tissues”. yat pinde tat brahmande - is an ancient Sanskrit verse from the Vedic texts. It can be interpreted as “All that is outside you is within you,” or “Your body is a miniature universe.” Panchatatva - Panch means five and tatvas mean elements. Panchtatva connotes the five elements i.e. ether (Akash), wind (Vayu), fire (Agni), water (Jal) and earth (Prithvi). These five elements form the warp and woof of the entire cosmos. Pranamaya kosha - kosha means "sheath”, prana is vital energy, breath, air. Koshas are sheaths which are covering the Atman, Self. There are 5 koshas, pranamaya kosha is the breath body, energy sheath. It includes 5 elements: apana, udana, samana, vyana, prana. prayatna shaithilya ananta samapattibhyam - Yoga Sutra of Patanjali II.47. “Perfection in an asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached”. Bhishmasana - an asana intended for rest and relaxation, allowing the practitioner to recover and rejuvenate. There are 3 kinds of Bhishmasana: 1 - lying on 7 bricks, 2 - sitting in front of the chair, 3- standing and bending over a trestler. tato dvaṅdva-an-abhighātah - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali II.48. "From then on, the sadhaka is undisturbed by dualities". The practice of asana results in victory over the dualities of life. There is no longer joy or sorrow, heat or cold, honour or dishonour, pain or pleasure. Anandamaya kosha - the most subtle of all 5 koshas, the bliss body.

The fifth of seven beginners' classes, delivered at 228 W. 39th Street, New York, on the evening of 18 January 1896, and recorded by Mr. Josiah J Goodwin.

In this episode, Erin talks about the remaining six limbs of yoga and practical application in life. Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi

Pratyahara is one of the steps in the eightfold system of yoga. It means to withdraw the mind from attachment to external objects. It is practiced in a variety of spiritual paths with methods to bring attention away from the outer objects and towards the inner workings of the mind. Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) […]

Subscriber-only episodeIntrospective Flow | Audio Only Yoga SeriesThe Introspective Flow Series is an audio-only yoga practice designed to facilitate introspection and create space to tune in to the subtle energies and responses of the body. This practice falls under the category of Pratyahara in Yoga philosophy, the 5th yogic limb, and translates into "withdrawal of what's taken in." Not to be confused with sensory numbing or dulling, sensory withdrawal means minimizing external stimuli to reverse the energy flow and focus on what's within. This is typically done by minimizing the use of senses to 1 or 2.  This helps us become more attuned to what's happening inside and absorbed with what's within so that what's outside of ourselves no longer distracts us. In these audio-only yoga flows, we practice sensory withdrawal while in movement, minimizing the sense of sight and tuning in to the sense of feeling and listening. We are feeling the physical sensations both within and on the outside of the body, and we are listening to the details of the cues. By decreasing the use of sight (watching and imitating), there is a natural tuning into the body, the space around the body, what feels good, and what the body is telling you to make intuitive adjustments and discoveries. You are invited to practice trusting your intuition, trusting what you are feeling in the moment, and releasing self-doubt, self-criticism, and judgment of right or wrong based on what you see vs. what you feel.You are taking a moment to notice yourself….Our being often tells us when we need sensory detoxing. Every time we use our DND setting, what our being is needing is a sensory break. Every time you desire to shut down all comm or disappear and retreat, this is your body begging for nervous system regulation. Subscribe to From Within +Subscribers will have access to bonus episodes and premium content. Click the link for more info. Subscribe to "Living In Rhythm" blog series,BlooLotus Virtual Meditation & Yoga Studio: Take some free classes, browse membership options and enjoy a 7-14 day free trial depending on your pick. Click the hyperlink to check the class schedule, on-demand videos and view pricing options.15% on Ayurvedic Herbs: I'm thrilled to announce an exciting affiliation with Kerala Ayurveda, a pioneer in the world of Ayurvedic wellness products. Click the hyperlink to browse their store and use promo code "TashiraP15" for 15% your first order! How to reach out:Email: Shi@bloolotus.comText: 602-661-3420Feel free to reach out with questions, episode topic requests and consultation requests!Online Meditation Coaching: pricing and options.Ultimate Journeys & Personalized Packages....

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Range of Awareness in Ashtanga Yoga Can Range of Awareness be the integrating element of all the limbs of yoga? What happens when we explore the possible options available to us in the Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pratipaksha Bhavana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi? Can the idea of Range of Awareness help us enhance our sensitivity? And, what happens as we refine our sensitivity in all aspects of our yoga practice? What do we discover? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence

We are living in wild times, in a shifting world in which we don't know what's going to happen. How can we find and live with reality in a world that is so predominantly unreal? Our karmas have to ripen all the way for us to become more fluid, open up, and let go. An essential tenet of tantra is non-rejection, taking whatever is arising as our path. Pratyahara, a teaching in the Yoga Sutras, is about freeing ourselves from identifications and attachments, including spiritual ones. The path is a living stream that keeps giving us new challenges. All spiritual practice leads us to an in-between liminal state where we have to respond to what is present now and not what was in the past. We're also in-between duality and nonduality, with awareness in both. The doorway to the Divine is the Feminine, a quality of being that is present in everyone regardless of gender. The Feminine has an instinctual trust of the life process, which includes death. The deeper we go on the path the more our hearts are broken and the more we recognize our love for everything, for the world. We can bear witness to what is unfolding in our lives and the world. If we are “in the world but not of the world,” we can step back to have a greater view of what is happening without getting caught up in it. When we're clear, that is a moment to reaffirm our intention to the universe. In order for a new consciousness to be born, things have to die. The quality of our inner life makes a difference in this world. We keep getting broken open and getting bigger. Can we welcome the unknown and step into it with open arms? Mary Angelon Young is a workshop leader with a background in Jungian psychology, an editor and author of As It Is, Under the Punnai Tree, The Baul Tradition, Caught in the Beloved's Petticoats, Enlightened Duality (with Lee Lozowick), Krishna's Heretic Lovers, The Art of Contemplation, and other books.

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.

Air Date - 16 November 2023Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:~ Should We Multi-Task?~ How Do We Practice Pratyahara?~ What Does it Mean to Become a Yogi?~ Where Does Real Happiness Come From?#Pratyahara #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransformation #Hinduism #Yoga #NonprofitVisit the Inspiration and Transformation show page http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspiration-and-transformation/Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, Ph.D. was raised in an American family in Hollywood, California, and graduated from Stanford University. She was completing her Ph.D. in Psychology when she left America in 1996 to live at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. She has been living there for the past 24 years, engaged in spiritual practice and service.Sadhviji was officially initiated into the order of Sanyas (monastic renunciation) in the year 2000 by her Guru, His Holiness Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, one of India's most revered spiritual leaders and the President of Parmarth Niketan.At Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, where Sadhviji lives most of the year, she gives daily spiritual discourses and Satsang, teaches meditation, provides counseling, and oversees a myriad of charitable and humanitarian projects.Sadhviji leads discourses and question-answer sessions on topics ranging from Indian spirituality to the bridge between science and spirituality to the keys of true happiness and meaning in daily life and teaches meditation to seekers from every corner of the globe. She travels worldwide, giving spiritual discourses, question-answer sessions, and meditation courses. Her talks blend the knowledge and logic of the West with the insights, spirituality, and wisdom of the East.Connect with Sadhvi at https://www.sadhviji.orgSubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/

This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Amanda. An SATX native, Amanda shares her experiences with yoga after losing her father to cancer and her work with teaching yoga to kids, teens and adults inside mental health facilities. From hot tears and deep work, to teaching those impacted with trauma, addiction and mental health, Amanda serves as a strong, confident yogi to those that need it the most.  Links below!Pratyahara Yoga JournalYoga Sutras of PatanjaliThe Art of Holding Space by Heather PlettSan Antonio Rape Crisis Center Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of YogaFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com

Welcome to a transformative meditation experience: "Cultivating Inner Stillness Through the Ancient Art of Drishti." In this episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and profound inner calm. Explore the ancient yogic practice of Drishti, a focal point that directs your gaze, enhancing concentration, equilibrium, and the quieting of the mind. Discover the intricate connection between Drishti, Pratyahara, and Dharana—the fifth and sixth limbs of the eightfold path of yoga, according to the sage Patanjali. As we delve into the Eight Limbs of Yoga outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, you'll come to understand how Drishti can serve as a valuable tool on your path to spiritual and mental development, where attention flows and energy follows. This practice helps refine sensory awareness, allowing you to turn your focus inward, nurturing a profound sense of inner stillness and presence. In this meditation, we'll explore the Bhrumadhya Drishti, also known as Ajna Chakra Drishti, where you gently close your physical eyes to open your cosmic eye, embarking on an inner journey towards clarity and focus. As you immerse yourself in this experience, you'll discover that Drishti is not just for the mat—it's a practical tool that can be integrated into everyday life, bringing serenity and focus even in moments of chaos. By cultivating inner stillness through this ancient art, you can embrace a sense of tranquility, clarity, and presence in your life. And today's meditation is a teaser of Nola Bloom's Eight day online course "An Embodiment Journey Into The Eight Limbs Of Yoga" available on Insight Timer, offering a deeper exploration of these ancient teachings. Visit Insight Timer to listen to the intro and check out the course overview. So, close your eyes, let go of distractions, and allow your inner wisdom to shine through. Namaste. Please remember to comment and leave a 5 star review on the show! Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Chris Collins If you find this practice resonates with you and you'd like to deepen your meditation journey further, Nola is available for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to provide personalized guidance and support. As always, we are grateful for your support. If you've enjoyed this session, gratuities are graciously accepted. You can show your appreciation by following the 'buy me a coconut' link provided. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut here⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nolabloom/message

Whether we are athletes or not, we all have areas in our lives where we want to perform well. Today host Rachel speaks with returning guest Dr. Daya Grant about how aspects of yoga philosophy can help us do that - by improving our focus and concentration.  Dr. Grant helps athletes and other high performers train their brains with the same care they invest in training their bodies. She draws heavily on the yoga techniques of Pratyahara and Dharana to help athletes focus on what they CAN control, cultivate intuition and prevent burnout. In this episode, she shares practical ways you can connect to these techniques. Listen in to hear how simply connecting to your feet or choosing where to rest your gaze can completely change your response to a heightened situation, why Dr. Grant encourages athletes to journal, and a range of other yoga tools that you can harness to improve your performance, whatever your ambition. Show Notes: Improved performance isn't just for elite athletes [2:21] Fresh definitions of Pratyahara and Dharana [3:38] Practical examples of Pratyahara and its benefits [6:21] “Self One” and “Self Two” [12:13] More tools to “reverse the flow” [15:35] Training the brain is as important as training the body [21:36] Understanding Dharana [25:38] Using breath work for improved focus: challenges and tips [30:48] Self-talk, and finding strength in self-compassion [34:23] Communicating helpful concepts like surrender to athletes [40:10] The power of practice [43:41] Harnessing the tool of imagery [45:55] Final takeaways [51:14] Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Medicine Podcast Episode 47: Concussion Care Yoga for Concussions Online Course Connect with Dr. Daya Grant:           Instagram | Daya Grant You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-84. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.    

ארבעה מפגשים אלה מעמיקים בשמונת אברי היוגה והינם חלק מריטריט יוגה בצפון, שם נפגשנו לחקור ולתרגל את דרך הראג'ה יוגה אותה מתווה לנו החכם פטנג'לי. "שמונת איברי היוגה הם טכניקות היוגה שבעזרתן אנו מווסתים את ההכרה שלנו ומגיעים לוויסות מלא במערכת. תרגול הטכניקות יביא את ההכרה למצב יציב ובהיר. כך נוכל להפנות את ההכרה אל עבר העולם ואל עצמה ולראות דרכה בבהירות. כאשר ההכרה בהירה, נוכל לרכוש ידע מבחין, נתבסס בו ונדע בכל רגע נתון להבדיל בינינו לבין המכשיר." שמונת איברי היוגה: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana, Samadhi.

ארבעה מפגשים אלה מעמיקים בשמונת אברי היוגה והינם חלק מריטריט יוגה בצפון, שם נפגשנו לחקור ולתרגל את דרך הראג'ה יוגה אותה מתווה לנו החכם פטנג'לי. "שמונת איברי היוגה הם טכניקות היוגה שבעזרתן אנו מווסתים את ההכרה שלנו ומגיעים לוויסות מלא במערכת. תרגול הטכניקות יביא את ההכרה למצב יציב ובהיר. כך נוכל להפנות את ההכרה אל עבר העולם ואל עצמה ולראות דרכה בבהירות. כאשר ההכרה בהירה, נוכל לרכוש ידע מבחין, נתבסס בו ונדע בכל רגע נתון להבדיל בינינו לבין המכשיר." שמונת איברי היוגה: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana, Samadhi.

ארבעה מפגשים אלה מעמיקים בשמונת אברי היוגה והינם חלק מריטריט יוגה בצפון, שם נפגשנו לחקור ולתרגל את דרך הראג'ה יוגה אותה מתווה לנו החכם פטנג'לי. "שמונת איברי היוגה הם טכניקות היוגה שבעזרתן אנו מווסתים את ההכרה שלנו ומגיעים לוויסות מלא במערכת. תרגול הטכניקות יביא את ההכרה למצב יציב ובהיר. כך נוכל להפנות את ההכרה אל עבר העולם ואל עצמה ולראות דרכה בבהירות. כאשר ההכרה בהירה, נוכל לרכוש ידע מבחין, נתבסס בו ונדע בכל רגע נתון להבדיל בינינו לבין המכשיר." שמונת איברי היוגה: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana, Samadhi.

ארבעה מפגשים אלה מעמיקים בשמונת אברי היוגה והינם חלק מריטריט יוגה בצפון, שם נפגשנו לחקור ולתרגל את דרך הראג'ה יוגה אותה מתווה לנו החכם פטנג'לי. "שמונת איברי היוגה הם טכניקות היוגה שבעזרתן אנו מווסתים את ההכרה שלנו ומגיעים לוויסות מלא במערכת. תרגול הטכניקות יביא את ההכרה למצב יציב ובהיר. כך נוכל להפנות את ההכרה אל עבר העולם ואל עצמה ולראות דרכה בבהירות. כאשר ההכרה בהירה, נוכל לרכוש ידע מבחין, נתבסס בו ונדע בכל רגע נתון להבדיל בינינו לבין המכשיר." שמונת איברי היוגה: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana, Samadhi.

Pratyahara - the 5th limb of Yoga is defined as withdrawal of the senses, sense restraint. It is also defined as opposed to ingestion. Think about all the info we take in all day, that which we are actively aware of and all that we are not. This is sometimes called the forgotten limb of Yoga, but it is essential to a peace of mind and any experience we wish to have of serenity.

We as the competent students of Yoga (Adhikaras) devote and dedicate our time to a practice regularly and honour the teachings by adhering to the suggested path essential to achieving the desired State of YOGA! According to the Yoga Sutras 2.29, to practice Yoga the student follows the 8 limbed path. 8 Limbs of Yoga1. Yamas 2. Niyamas 3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara 6. Dharana 7. Dhyana 8. SamadhiThis is what is suggested as practice Self-Awareness, Understanding, Acceptance and then Discipline to become Self – Actualised, to Self-Transcend and Self-Transform as a liberated causal experience from rebirth which is called Kaivalya. Most of us will be dancing through the first 4 stages most of our life, however there may come a point where there is an unfolding into the further stages, but until then we practice. To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here.To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, please donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astrology is an ancient science that has been around since the ancient Egyptian & Babylonian times. The planets, stars, and astral bodies' movements all influence the tides and the earth, so it makes sense since we are made up of the same elements as the earth, that they would have an impact upon us too. Throughout much of history up until the 17th Century in much of Eurasia, astrology was considered an academic discipline. In this riveting interview episode with Natlie Levin discussed is: How we can better relate to the energy called Mercury that lives within us pertaining to our mind, thought processes and how we communicate. How knowing which sign your Mercury is in can help you improve your relationship with your mind and help you understand how both you and your people communicate. Detailed is how Mercury acts in each of the 12 zodiac signs How Mercury in retrograde is nothing to fear & ways to leverage this period of time that happens a few times a year. How to skillfully and practically work with lunar and solar eclipses (and what exactly they are!). Show Notes Every single person has the archetype of mercury in their chart in a certain sign which can tell you about your mind's disposition & your communication style. Mercury represents the mind, our mental thought processes and communication. Discussed is how to understand and work with one's mercury energy from the perspective of which sign it is in within one's birth natal chart. A wise life strategy is to get to know the archetype of each planet and then you can talk to them within yourself and work with them in the manner they manifest within your birth chart. When Mercury goes into retrograde, words have more impact. Mercury is the messenger of the gods and is stopped in the sky. So wise things to ask oneself: Do I really need to say this? What am I trying to accomplish in doing so? Contemplate all of the “re” words such as: re-systemize, rethink, recalibrate, renew, refresh…also however in your life you can slow down . Society doesn't teach us that slowing down is good so it's a new way to view slowing down. Slowing down is a warrior path in a world that wants to speed us up faster and faster.We can take micro rests. “Pratyahara'' means in Sanskrit to pull one's senses inward.  Create pockets of peace.  How to work with eclipse energy is discussed. Eclipse energies are heightened. They are extra emotionally charged. Can you invite them to flow and not push them down? They can be a portal for spirits to come and go. The iInvitation is to see some big life shifts & aha moments. Sometimes physical illness can manifest. Energetically they can feel like a really weird time. Can I get as much rest as possible? Think back-to- basics. What's the new perspective and the new angle? It's an invitation to change energy. When power goes out, look for other sources of charge. Strategies to work with both solar and lunar eclipses are detailed. Astrology is meant to be supportive and to help make life doable. Astrology can help us know and accept ourselves more fully. Guest: https://www.natalielevinastrology.com/  YouTube: Natalielevinastrology.com IG : natalielevinastrology F-book - Natalie Levin  *All of my monthly mystic members get 20% off of one reading with Natalie ✨HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!: The doors for the Modern Mystic Membership are now open! Monthly Mystic Members get access to a library of over 100 tantric yoga, meditation & breathwork classes as well as short “Mystic Hack” videos which have topics including astrology, tarot cards, developing psychic abilities, grounding/protecting/growing your energy and more! Sampling of FREE videos on the elegant Mystic Membership platform:  modernmystic.love ✨✨I offer profound psychic medium readings modernmystic.love ✨I offer one-on-one  Soul Psyche Mapping Astrology Readings. Book via (*This includes a copy of your birth chart and an audio recording of the session) modernmystic.love ✨Give it a 5 star, 1 line review on Apple Music (takes literally 2 min either from an iPhone or via the Apple Music store on all other devices) or on Spotify. This is HUGE as it helps get it heard more which supports the podcast. ✨Join conscious conversation & community in the Modern Mystic Podcast Private F-book Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959629444823656/ ✨Get inspiring insights on IG: @modernmysticlove @mystickilkenny  

YOGA NIDRA ~ psychic sleep ~ 'ask dorothy' | A Bliss Meditation The WISDOM podcast  Season 3  Episode 97   “Yoga Nidra is one of the most complete and beautiful sources of healing in mind and body (and of course of deep psychic healing.)”  ~ dorothy zennuriye juno

Pratyahara ~ Mastery of the Senses The WISDOM podcast  Season 3  Episode 96   ~ You can always go inward for your answers, your wisdom, your truth.  ~

Let's climb the Tree of Yoga together! The Eight Fold Path of Yoga consists of Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi. What the heck does that all mean?! In this episode we will explore the 8 limbs of Yoga as a tool for harnessing the mind and being able to calm the fluctuations. This is an overview of Ashtanga Yoga as put forth by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras.

“When that flash of awareness arises, when I can say “aha” this is just a feeling and not who I am, then I can move into a place of gentle action…I can't just jump form a force field of resistance to my cushion and find meditation. I have to take baby steps putting one foot in front of the other and walk myself to my inner seat, to my Self. I have to practice Pratyahara, and for me the most successful way I have been able to find this is to lean into my hatha yoga practice.”One of my favorite moments in Anju's presentation was how she described moving through resistance with “gentle action”— this seems like a great way to understand surrender, both at the level of the body, but also the breath and beyond. Gentle action means taking action while remaining gently receptive. “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water.”We tend to think of gentle as weak, but gentle means receptive, sensitive. If you were trying to massage soreness out of a muscle, you would need to do it gently in order to find the source of the soreness and move through it consciously. And as we know with muscles, sometimes you have to apply more force, but even that must be gentle and gradual as too much too soon has the opposite effect— causing the muscle to recoil and double down on its contracted state. This is perhaps why Babaji has been so adamant the last couple years about the contradictory effects of doership in our meditation practice— and has placed so much emphasis instead on natural calm breaths. “Think of the breath as a vehicle rather than a jackhammer. Often students use the breath too strongly... You will not be using the breath to cut the rock open. Instead, the breath is a vehicle that you are riding on, and you are consciously feeling it move through the chakras, or at least to experience where they are. For example, when you take a breath in, you can feel the heart chakra. You do not try to tear and rip it open with willfulness. The breath is like a massage, and as you exhale you surrender all the negativity that gets kicked up. When students are able to be open and simple with their breath, they realize that watching the breath is not the same as trying to control it. The pranayama within the breath is simply flowing with the breath.”We see at the beginning of the quote that there is a tendency in all of us to use the breath too strongly, like a jackhammer attempting to simply cut our resistance in half. In our meditation practice this would look like taking deep strong breaths with the intention of opening our heart and getting past this tension. In everyday life this is when we might grit our teeth and work faster, only to burn out and drop the whole thing when we run out os steam. Babaji teaches here that its actually more effective to not treat the breath as an external tool that cuts through our resistance, but rather we should try to merge with it internally and let the flow of the breath itself dissolve our tensions. When we are experieinceing resistance and tension this can be one of the hardest things to do, because it requires us to begin to loosen up, soften our clenched jaw for example, relax our tense fore head, release the grip we have on ourselves trying to hold it all together— when we do that we might feel like we start to fall apart, but when done consciously, we actually fall into place. THis is the purpose of a Hatha yoga class, to guide students down teh path of surrender at th level of the physical body, so they can access deeper layers of surrender in the breath, mind, and heart. Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga establish a clear trajectory for the practice of surrender— surrender at the level of the body in the form of asana practice is a stepping stone to surrender at the level of the breath in the form of pranayama, which guides us naturally to surrender at the level of the mind and heart in meditation. Effortless effort is a teaching for the body, breath, mind and heart. This means that when we are really experienceing a strong tension or resistance, we must be willing to step back and apply our practice to the physical Kosha in order to really get our practice moving in the right direction. As we know about surrender in our practice, it does not mean becoming a doormat— just lying down, waving a white flag and saying ‘i give up'. If it were that easy I don't think we would have to practice it so much. Instead, we know that surrender is the process of consciously releasing a tension from the inside out. Surrender in the physical body is taught on the yoga mat through asana practice, and Patanjali's maxim to describe the work is “effortless effort, perseverance without tension”, which calls back to Anju's adept description of ‘gentle action'. So working with surrender in the physical body doesn't mean lying down in shavasana, although eventually we do apply it there, but rather physical surrender in the form of asana practice is learning to move the body in a way that helps you flow with it, not against it. Surrender isn't cutting anything into pieces, it's harmonizing and getting in the flow. As Babaji says, surrendering with the breath is different than controlling the breath, and the same goes with the body. Surrender in the body doesn't mean controlling the body by putting it into this or that shape and expecting some external result, but rather surrender on our mats means we are guiding our body towards a certain shape in order to get into the flow with it.And when done well, this gives us a very tactile experience of how to breathe with the flow, we literally can move with our breath like we move with our body. The breath becomes a bridge from the physical to the subtle experience of surrender.

Withdrawal of the Senses.Returning to Yoga-8, the limbs of practice, E61 is all about Pratyahara (the fifth limb) withdrawal of the senses. Even after decades of study, practice, and teaching, there are aspects of Yoga that are a constant curiosity, Pratyahara is one of them.Sherry & Theresa decided to go on a field trip before tackling this notion of sense withdrawal and went floating. That's right, floating. Floating is akin to what we used to refer to as a, “sensory deprivation tank.” That was the expectation, total sensory deprivation. While the hosts did not withdraw from all their senses, they talk a bit about how the focus of floating in darkness that is the same with eyes open as closed, had an influence on their sensory experience that opened doors to understanding Pratyahara in a new way.Floating offered a new language with which to offer clarity (or at least an alternate road to clarity).This episode touches on what Pratyahara is, how it can be practiced in the modern world, and benefits of practice. Pratyahara is the 5th of 8 limbs and is the first of the more contemplative practices. Talking about Pratyahara brought up other subtle body anatomy maps (chakras, koshas, and more) which curiously overlay each other in symbiotic ways.Pratyahara asks us to notice what we notice.This conversation covers some of the basics, but if you wish to understand Pratyahara (or any of these limbs) in a more scholarly way, absolutely find a teacher with whom you can do the deeper dives. Major voices in the transmission of these teachings were sourced, including BKS Iyengar, Richard Freeman, TKV Desikachar, & Dr. David Frawley (see below for links)Sources:Light on Yoga – B.K.S. IyengarMirror of Yoga – Richard FreemanHeart of Yoga – T.K.V. DesikacharPratyahara - Yoga's Forgotten Limb, by Dr. David FrawleyIf you're local and want to FLOAT, check out:Sense Zero Float in YardleyCOMING IN FEBRUARY!A new FREE program designed for you to Discover Your Excellence (DYE). We will be offering DYE experiences periodically, as a means of empowerment. Our role will be to guide you to deeper inquiry and understanding in a wide variety of topics. Your role is to explore, experiment with, and exude your excellence!This first FREE VIRUTAL 90-minute experience, Discover Your Excellence: The Power of Personal Practice is a how-to guide for creating & sustaining a joyful, self-directed home practice on a regular basis. We will offer embodied practices and prompts to add to your tool belt. We have both done it for ourselves and know firsthand the value and self-care that come with regular practice. This program was created out of our experiences of longing for a regular home/personal practice, our struggles & resistance, and the golden keys that opened the...

00:00:45 Meet Beth Tascione00:01:15 Lillieth Fellan00:05:23 Yoga Helps in Times of Stress00:09:10 About The One Woman Show00:10:35 A Slant of Son00:13:00 The Baker Story00:14:45 Pratyahara00:16:35 “Doing the Dishes Stress”00:17:15 Moving Pratyahara00:18:22 Gabor. Mate … “It takes two minutes to change your state of mind.”00:21:18 Pema Chodron “Happiness Without a Hangover”00:26:25 The Mantra Story00:27:44 Weaving Meditation into Your Yoga Asana Practice00:28:30 Use a Phrase That is Inspiring For You00:29:10 Traditional Sanskrit Mantra Versus Personal Version of a Mantra00:30:30 Just Breathe … You Got This00:31:10 How the direct effect of a personal mantra can keep you out of overwhelm00:32:00 One moment at a time00:32:50 Review of the things that can support you in times of need. Pratyahara, Yoga, Mantra00:34:33 Winnie The Pooh Quote00:35:16 You are Braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you'll ever know.00:36:25 Helpful tips for movers who may find sitting meditation difficult00:38:05 The conscious choice to be still is a powerful one00:38:20 Do a movement practice00:38:55 Should you meditate in the beginning or end of yoga class?00:40:07 Interview with Vanessa Zuisei Goddard Author of the book Still Running00:41:20 Thick Nhat Hahn's Apple juice analogy for the mind settling in meditation00:42:42 Practical Tips That Help With The Sitting Practice 00:46:17 The Timer Story00:48:52 Use a Small Prop On Your Chair to Neutrally Align Your Pelvis00:50:59 Mantras Inspired by Thich Nhat Hahn00:52:14 Stress Rubs Off On Those Around You00:53:15 Find Your Why Behind Doing Meditation00:53:57 Why Are You Here?00:55:09 The High School Philosophers Club Story00:55:45 Tips To Take Away Today00:56:00 Get Up And Move Something Your Body Needs To Move00:57:15 Take A Breath 00:57:22 In a Nut Shell …00:57:40 Find Beth www.thisisyourbliss.com http://Thisisyourbliss.com00:57:58 yoga bliss on facebook00:58:10 Reiki bliss on facebook00:59:15 Free give away Pratyahara PrimerSupport the showThank You for listening! to learn more follow links on:Link tree https://linktr.ee/FrancesTaylor Website http://www.taylorfitwellness.com Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/taylorfitwellness

PRATYAHARA ~ Freedom of the Senses ~  The Fifth Limb of The Yoga Sutras 'ask dorothy' | Q & A The WISDOM podcast  Season 3  Episode 66   ~ Hold awareness in the absence of thought ~

This new season is all about the 8 limbs of Yoga. Sherry & Theresa, both longtime practitioners & teachers, take listeners on a journey beyond asana (physical poses), but not excluding it.There will be episodes that are designed around specific limbs and others that will reveal how yoga shows up in our lives off the mat in very real and daily ways.This first episode begins with statistics gathered from the Yoga Industry globally and in the United States and moves into a general overview of the 8 limbs. Of course, the conversation take its organic twists & turns, as the anecdotes fly!The 8 Limbs:1. Yamas (Restraints) Ahimsa – Non Violence Satya – Truthfulness Asteya – Non Stealing Bramacharya – Wise use of energy, self-control (including sexual energy) Aparigraha – Non Hoarding, non possessiveness2. Niyamas (Observances) Saucha – Purity, clearness of mind, speech & body Santosha – Contentment, acceptance of things as they are Tapas – Perserverance, discipline, patience Svadhyaya – Self-study Ishvarapranidhana – Devotion, dedication to the ideal of pure awareness3. Asana – physical poses of yoga4. Pranayama – breath control, breath practices5. Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses6. Dharana – single point of concentration7. Dhyana – meditation 8. Samadhi – State of ecstasy or blissSources & Links from Episode:8 Limbs of Yoga.26 Yoga Industry Statistics [2022].Anecdotal Anatomy's Amazing Team:Judith George - Editor (video & audio)Keith Kenny - MusicCindy Fatsis - Photography

In this episode I am joined by Nadia Rafaat, yoga and meditation teacher, doula, and former journalist with a special interest in female empowerment and female spirituality. Nadia recounts her difficult childhood, early career in gymnastics, and multi-year rebellious phase of class A drug use in London. Nadia recalls how attending her first yoga class radically changed her life direction, and how bringing her spiritual practices of meditation and pranayama into her own pregnancy journeys unlocked profoundly transformative effects. Having trained extensively as a doula and in pregnancy yoga, Nadia dives deep into the world of pregnancy and birth, criticising the mainstream medicalising model and offering an alternative, more intuitive approach. Nadia also shares the powerful spiritual potential of giving birth, including her own spiritual experiences during labour, and shares her perspective on female empowerment and spirituality. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep170-yoga-of-birth 

Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Childhood and gymnastics career 04:47 - A difficult upbringing and the beginnings of spirituality 07:38 - Rebellious phase and drug use 11:39 - Class A's vs psychedelics 14:17 - First yoga class and a change in life direction 16:30 - An unplanned pregnancy and life uncertainty 19:44 - Going into labour at a meditation retreat 24:40 - Birth and attachment mothering 29:25 - Second pregnancy and pushing for a home birth 35:36 - Training in pregnancy yoga with Francoise Freedman and ongoing studies 38:18 - Nadia's meditation training 45:24 - Yogic meditation experiences 47:54 - Mindfulness for mothers 49:01 - Third pregnancy and attentiveness to the mind 53:09 - Insight into suffering during labour 54:53 - History of childbirth from domestic to medical 01:01:32 - An intuitive birthing countercurrent 01:07:47 - Agendas behind the C-section trend 01:17:11 - The spiritual dimensions of giving birth 01:21:53 - Bringing birth back home 01:24:12 - The yoga of pregnancy 01:31:01 - Pratyahara during labour 01:34:15 - Female empowerment and spirituality 01:41:56 - Yoga on a woman's terms 01:46:07 - Nadia's work … To find out more about Nadia Rafaat, visit: - https://nadiaraafat.com/ … 
For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com … Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 288: Shavasana (śavāsana) with Indu Arora   Description: Shavasana (śavāsana) is the final resting pose of almost every yoga practice but how much do we really know about and understand it? We may think of it as being a pose of resting or relaxation to cool off after a vigorous asana practice but it is much more than that. Indu Arora shares more.   Indu Arora considers herself a lifelong student and has spent the last 2 decades of her life studying, thinking and sharing Yoga and Ayurveda. She is a renowned author of SOMA - 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care, Yoga - Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow's Vision, and Mudra: The Sacred Secret. She is a firm believer that “yoga is not to be learnt and done but explored and realized” and embodies this in her own life and practice. Indu travels extensively within the United States, Canada, Europe and India to teach and speak on Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda and Mudras and her unique gift is in making Yoga and Ayurveda a practice which is equally useful for beginners as well as for seasoned seekers.    In this interview, we learn the correct Sanskrit pronunciation of Shavasana (and other asana!) and explore why the Sanskrit pronunciation is so important. Indu shares insights on what we are missing about Shavasana and the true purpose of this pose - as a preparation for death. Indu also answers some common questions we often encounter about Shavasana, such as how long it should be, and if it is okay to fall asleep during Shavasana. Indu offers some deep reflective questions for us to contemplate around why we practice yoga and how we can find, share, and face the truth through yoga. This is a great episode to listen to before your next yoga practice or before you do shavasana.   Key Takeaways: [3:48] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Indu Arora. [8:06] What does Indu do and who does she do it for? [9:24] Indu believes that “Yoga is not to be learnt and done but explored and realized.” What does this mean? [13:07] When did Indu's journey with yoga start? [17:58] What is the Sanskrit pronunciation of Shavasana? Indu explains why pronunciation matters.  [24:32] If you are interested in learning more about asana names and meanings, check out Indu's book, Yoga - Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow's Vision. [25:38] What does Shavasana mean and what are we missing about it? [31:36] Shannon pops in with a message about the sponsor, OfferingTree. [35:33] People have some resistance in thinking about death and dying. How can we approach teaching about Shavasana and deal with that resistance? [40:20] What elements could yoga teachers incorporate to build more of a practice like this? [42:34] Indu invites us to consider why we are practicing yoga each time we do it, and to ask ourselves if we are becoming robotic in our approach. [45:17] How long does Shavasana need to be? Does it always need to be at the end? [53:13] Learn more from Indu and connect with her via her website, and social media. [55:09] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Indu.   Links: Indu Arora Indu Arora on Instagram Morning and Evening Routines for Everyday Health and Well-Being Yoga - Ancient Heritage Tomorrow's Vision, by Indu Arora Mudra: The Sacred Secret, by Indu Arora SOMA - 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care, by Indu Arora S​havasana, Article by Indu Arora Upcoming Trainings and Events by Indu Arora Rest Unlocked: Yoga Practices for Better Sleep - Training at Kripalu Loom Yoga for Pelvic Health 6-Week Series with Shannon Crow Pelvic Health Professionals Accessible Yoga Training Online, September 12th-28th Native Land Digital Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree.   Quotes from this episode: "Yoga is not to be done, it is to be explored and realized. It is a state of being, it is a state of mind, it is a state of emotions, it is a state of breath, all of this."   "What is the purpose of yoga and why are you sharing and why are you studying about it? And why are you thinking about it? Do not lose that focus."   "It is a rehearsal for death."   "Shavasana is the practice of Pratyahara, it's a conscious letting go."   "Yoga is not a feel-good practice, it is a face-the-truth practice."  

  PRATYAHARA ~ Awareness of the Senses ~  The Fifth Limb of The Yoga Sutras The WISDOM podcast  Season 3  Episode 65   ~ See without the senses distracting or pulling the mind,  ~

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute and she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.   In our previous episode together #234 titled, Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda we discussed the three bodies, five sheaths, tanmatras and the internal limbs of Yoga. In this episode we discuss the eight limbs of yoga in detail and how to tailor an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program to an individual. We discuss the following: The eight limbs of Yoga: Yama - disciplines Niyama - positive observances Asana - preparing the body to take a seat in meditation Pranayama - breath control Pratyahara - sense withdrawal Dharana - focused concentration Dhyana - meditative absorption Samadhi - bliss or enlightenment Tailoring an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program keeping in mind the doshas, elements and the three principles of Ayurveda: every cause has an effect like increases like opposites decrease For further information on the programs Kamalesh mentioned in this podcast, please visit Mount Madonna Institute   * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification * Visit Colette's website  www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Sept 2nd - 22nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we chat about the 8 limbs of Yoga by Patanjali as defined in his yoga sutras. Yoga is not all about the tree pose or downward-facing dog, it's about life.In relation to this, listen to Episode 256: The 5 levels of the mind – The Yoga Philosophy Series and also Episode 255: How to surrender, let go and trust or Ishvara Pranidhana – The Yoga Philosophy Series.This is what we spoke aboutYamas are kind of like moral lines and how you show up in life. Ahimsa is non-violence or kindness. Satya is truthfulness and honesty. Asteya is non-stealing. Brahmacharya is celibacy and loyalty. Aparigraha is detachment.Niyama is more of a way you are inside. Shaucha is more like cleanliness or detoxification of our thoughts. Santosha is contentment and self-acceptance. Tapas is devotion, dedication and discipline. Svadhyaya is self-study and self-awareness. Ishvarapranidhana is the practice of surrendering and letting go.Asana is the postures and the poses. Traditionally, there was one Asana and that was sitting cross-legged to meditate and breathe. Then, the ancient yogis continued to create poses in order to sit for longer periods of time with less discomfort.Pranayama can be translated to 'life force control'. Some people call it breathwork. Pratyahara is sense withdrawal as in closing your eyes or blocking your ears.Dharana is focusing or maintaining the thoughts and it's like the beginning of meditation.Dhyana is when you're truly meditating and nothing can interrupt you.Samadhi is when we're in Savasana lying on the ground in full surrender. Bliss land. Maybe even enlightened!If you have more questions about this or if something resonated with you, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you'll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's more to Yoga than it seems. In this episode, Rachele shares with us the 8 limbs of yoga & how yoga is more than just a physical practice. Tune in to learn about yoga including the 8 limbs which are listed here: 8 limbs of Yoga:1. Yamas Ahimsa: nonviolence Satya: truthfulness Asteya: non-stealing Brahmacharya: continence Aparigraha: noncovetousness 2. Niyamas Saucha: cleanliness Samtosa: contentment Tapas: heat; spiritual austerities Svadhyaya: study of the sacred scriptures and of one's self Isvara pranidhana: surrender to God 3. Asana - the postures practiced in yoga4. Pranayama - “breath control” 5. Pratyahara - withdrawal or sensory transcendence6. Dharana - concentration7. Dhyana - Meditation or contemplation8. Samadhi - a state of ecstasy or bliss Episode Takeaways: Get Rachele's 5 guided meditations with yoga sessions by signing up as a VIP for the Spiritual AF party. Try out different yoga places to find your perfect Yoga home Your daily yoga practice may not include a physical yoga session. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you don't miss out! Join us for Coffee & Cards for free mini readings every Sunday at 9AM EST. Share your Spirit Story for the Spirit Stories Show on Fridays! Connect With Rachele Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiRachele Website: https://www.rosegoldenergy.com/ Online Yoga Classes: https://www.rosegoldenergy.com/yoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiki_rachele/

I received a question about the use of mantra in meditating and why we do this. Many people do not fully understand what yogic meditation taught in the Vedas and passed down by authentic lineages of self-realized teachers really is. Meditation is not really the activity of stilling the mind or emptying it of material thought, those are actually pre-meditation exercises practiced as Pratyahara and Dhāraṇā in the eight limbs of yoga. Meditation is the absorption in transcendence. The easiest and most effective way to do that is to engage the mind and senses in Mantra Meditation. This is a playlist with step-by-step guidance on how to practice different types of Mantra Meditation such as; Mantra with breath, Kirtan, and Japa meditation. There are also a number of guided meditations to help build a personal practice - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Meet our Special Guest, Diana Christinson!Diana has been an inspirational teacher of holistic health for 30 years with a master's in psychology. Weaving her time and studies in Asia with her passion for psychology and health sciences, yoga, breath, and meditation, she invites her students and readers on a powerful journey of self-discovery and personal growth! Diana is the founder and Director of Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Dana Point, CAIn this podcast episode we discuss:- Diana's background - Defining yoga and it's benefits - The difference between Ashtanga Yoga and traditional western yoga - The unique weekly Conference Diana directs to teach her students, why she does it, and where it originated- The importance of having a teacher face- Inspiration for Diana's new book Your Golden Journey and who it's for- What is Pratyahara and the importance of going inside our mind- The power of intention- What to expect when you read Your Golden Journey- and much more! Get Your Golden Journey Book Here --->Enroll in Your Golden Journey Pilgrimage Online Program Here --->Diana's Social Links: Instagram:@pacificashtanga@dianachristinsonYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/PacificAshtangaYogaDanaPointWebsites:https://www.dianachristinson.comhttps://www.pacificashtanga.com/

This week Katie and Christince discuss the 4th and 5th limbs of Ashantaga Yoga, Pranayama and Pratyahara. As an interactive episode, make sure you settle in to a comfy position and be ready to take a deep breath. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horoscopesandhandstands/support

Tips to breeeeathe through the ever-present external noise and find a little more quietude. Good advice for everyday, but especially this time of year (pre-holiday bustle). Pratya- what? Pratyahara is a Sanskrit word meaning "withdrawal of the senses.” The two root Sanskrit words of pratyahara are prati, which means “to withdraw,” and ahara, which means “food;” in this case, “food” refers to any external stimuli that you consume with your mind. For me, it's super difficult to tune out the external noise and it takes LOTS of practice and daily quiet time to calm my crazy monkey mind. Can anyone else relate? Learn more about Pratyahara HERE Pratyahara as it relates to Christians HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alimarielong/support

Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs! Are you seeing them? Slayer not only gives us a lovely rendition of the Telsa remake from her 80's self, but demonstrates how the signs of the Universe are everywhere when you look, and ask. We get a deeper understanding of the physical practice of yoga, the Asana and even pick up a couple of breathing techniques as we start to develop our practice of Pranayama, and finally how to draw inside of ourselves like a turtle into it's shell as we prepare to head into the final limbs of yoga...and into that sweet magic space that is within us all. The sweet remembrance of who we truly are. Join Slayer and other badass Witches & Bitches in the  FREE Heartsing Podcast Facebook Community Discuss the episodes, learn grow and share with other like minded women and join in the fun on Slayer LIVES!CoachingCoach with Slayer (one space just opened)!Click above to see if it's the right fit for you!"I would love to be your Guide by your side." - SlayerMeditationSlayer (Addie B) has started teaching Primordial Sound Meditation! FREE Intro courses now ongoing. Men and women alike! Jump on the mediation email list at Namaslayer.com to get on the list for one of the FREE intro talks to learn more!Mentioned in this episode:To Reference more on Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras:The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga (by Rolf Gates)Blog post reference for Pratyahara exercise. Support the show