Meditation
“Tatra Pratyayaikatanata dhyanam”
Sage Patanjali
A Portal to Internal Metamorphosis
The definition of Meditation given by the Teachers who practice it is “the experience of existence in the void”. Every “translation” of this experience is incomplete, because Meditation is the state of Existence and it cannot be described.
To help and to prepare the physical mind for such an experience, we practice Meditation techniques which differ based on the tradition and the spiritual background of every trainee.
Yoga offers meditation techniques of active and passive Meditation. All meditation techniques aim to “empty” the natural mind and for the student to recognize their content and erase the unnecessary mental clutter. All techniques bring results if the practice is constant, systematic and well-directed.
Some of the benefits are:
- Increased calm and relaxation
- Enhanced focus and concentration
- Reduced stress
- Improved bodily function
At YogaHomePractice “Ananda”, we work on meditation techniques like AntarMauna (internal silence) in specific time periods and classes.
Yoga Nidra
Nidra means sleep in Sanskrit. Yoga Nidra is the so called “yogic sleep”. It is a pre-meditative practice inspired and compiled by Paramahansa Satyananda, 60+ years ago, with the aim of introducing meditation to the interested person whose body cannot maintain a meditative posture long without physical discomfort.
Yoga Nidra is done is a supine position, and its aim is to keep the trainee aware and alert while their body is still and stable. The benefits are similar to those of Meditation.
At YogaHomePractice “Ananda”, Yoga Nidra is part of the Yoga class, and because it is done in the final part of the class, the student will feel deep rejuvenation, renewal, and rest. Yoga Nidra provides the benefits of a good night’s sleep, but does not replace it.
Gurus
Paramahamsa Satyanananda
In this life we come for two reasons. To love and to be loved.
Swami Rama
Do not allow yourself to suppress your thoughts. Instead, let the thoughts come before you and become a sort of observer. Start observing your own mind. Do not try to escape; do not be afraid of your thinking.
Paramahamsa Yogananda
Practice meditation. You’ll find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
Sri Aurobindo
When the mind is still, then the truth gets the chance to be heard in the purity of silence.