Meditation
Savitri Yoga shal Introduction to Meditation
Meditation is one of the most important aspects of the yoga culture. There are many concentration techniques which helps to focus the mind. With frequent practice of these techniques one will be able to enter into meditation. It is describe by Patanjali, that if one can keep his or her awareness on one thought for 12 continuous seconds, one has mastered the initial states of meditation. The mind can be our best friend or our worse enemy. Sitting down daily in stillness to focus the mind either by the use of the breath, an object, or a mantra, is considered mental hygiene. This helps the mind to be our friend and the inner journey to the true spiritual self (Atma) which animates the material body and mind begins.
Why Private Meditation with Yogi Charu?
There are additional benefits that are not available in group classes. In a group class there are always new students, so Yogi Charu must keep the classes general to satisfy everyone. Your private meditation classes:
- Classes are personalised to the students level of meditation practice
- Opportunity to build on the foundational practices and go deeper
- No disturbances from other students
- The opportunity for unlimited questions to be asked
- A strong support to develop your daily personal practice and your sacred space at home
- Above all you have Yogi Charu’s 100% attention which increases your ability to practice in a safe, non competitive and inspiring atmosphere
If you would like to schedule a private session visit Yogi Charu’s Booking page. Namaste
Please also check out Yogi Charu’s downloadable meditation CD’s
Yoga Nidra (Psychic sleeping)
Yoga Nidra is the art of conscious relaxation. It is a powerful practice where the body and mind are liberated from their tensions and anxiety. One learns how to put the body into sleep while the mind remains fully awake. The brain wave drops into the theta state where deep levels of healing takes place on the emotional, mental, and physical planes. Downloadable CD available
Kaya Sthairyam (Stillness of the Body)
Kaya Sthairyam is the foundational practice for meditation. One trains the body to remain still. After a few minutes the body enters into what the yogis call “psychic stiffening”. When this occurs one can then start to work with the mental body. Different layers of the mind are encountered and deep healing can take place. From this practice one can start to move into other advanced meditative techniques. Downloadable CD available
Prana Vidya (Understanding the science of the life force)
Prana Vidya practice helps one become sensitive to the life energy that moves through the body. One learns about the sub-branches of energy, how they govern different parts of the body and how to move energy around the body, which is a step for the body’s natural healing.
Chidakasha Dharana (Knowledge of the Consciousness Space)
Chidakasha Dharana is a practice to make the consciousness pure in its entirety. It makes the senses more refined. Chidakasha is the personification of mysticism. One penetrates the space element of one’s being and develops transcendental vision. Downloadable CD available
Chakra Dharana (Purification of the psychic centers)
Chakra Dharana is a beautiful meditation whereby we tap into the potential of each chakra. Each part of our body’s make up is governed by one chakra. For example, the earth element is governed by the muladhara, or root Chakra. By chanting the bija mantra for each chakra one allows the prana, or life force, to move smoothly through the chakras. The practice purifies the chakras, resulting in a life of harmony and contentment. Downloadable CD available
Japa and Ajapa japa (Hammering the unconscious, and the spontaneous mantra of the breath)
Japa means repetition of a mantra. Another meaning is “rotate.” This practice involves the continuous chanting of a mantra while rotating the fingers on a mala (sacred beads). The touch of a mala and the sound of the mantra allows the mind to detach itself from the external world more easily. Japa assists us in going deeper into yoga (union) of our spiritual self and God through Bhakti (devotion).
Ajapa japa practice allows us to adjust a mantra to the breathing process. The breath takes place effortlessly, and in this practice we try to repeat a mantra effortlessly with the breath. The key to the practice is being aware of every breath. Not one breath should go unnoticed. It is said when the mantra comes from the mouth it is called Japa, and when it comes from the heart it is Ajapa. The result is a deep self-observation, one pointed focus, mental calmness, and a tranquility which leads into Samadhi (deep trance)
