Most of us go to our local yoga class, sweat as we hold a few poses, say a few ‘Ohms’ and feel more grounded and calm. Truth is, we have been taught little about the true spiritual nature of the yogic practice itself. Yoga has been done for centuries as a way to connect to the Gods and Universe – Enlightenment – with the ultimate goal being to leave our physical body behind and transcend in our spiritual form. Kriya Yoga is practiced to speed up your spiritual evolution. Devout disciples believe that it holds the key to true enlightenment. Through years of dedicated practice and study their ultimate goal is spiritual rebirth. coque iphone x In Sanskrit, Kriya means ‘action’. A transformative state. Kriya Yoga became widely known in a book written by Paramhansa Yogananda: Autobiography of a Yogi. Intensive study of Kriya with a Guru is thought to have the potential to lead one to a second, conscious rebirth. But in order to do this, you must leave everything your mind controls in your previous spiritual life behind and devote yourself to God, and your yogic practice. soldes coque iphone Kriya yoga directs life energy to revolve, upward and downward around the six spinal centers which correspond to the twelve signs of the zodiac. It was first made In another book, Conversations with Yogananda, Paramhansa Yogananda he writes: “You can be in a room twenty years, trying to get out through the walls, the ceiling, the floor. It is when you finally discover the door that you find your way out. coque iphone That’s how it is with the soul. The average devotee may struggle his whole life trying to escape the bodily limitations by unscientific means, and by the paths only of devotion or discrimination. By Kriya Yoga, however, if he is sincere, he can escape quickly. coque iphone pas cher Kriya Yoga takes one to God by the universal highway: the spine.” Those who don’t want this extreme of a journey can still find a connection with the Kriya way of life – it’s just on a less intense level. For anyone serious about this journey – it’s a must that you have a guide. A Guru. soldes coque iphone pas cher The Swami Kriyananda says: “… to take up Kriya Yoga signifies entering seriously onto the path to God. It is not a game, and should certainly be treated as a lifetime commitment… a very sacred step in one’s life. “ You can start on your path for a greater connection and higher purpose driven life with a Guru and take baby steps towards what you feel comfortable with. coque iphone By: Sara E.
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Anand Mehrotra – Yoga Meditation Master
Sattva in Sanskrit means whole, complete, truth, balance. That is the path of Sattva Yoga. Sattva Yoga is ancient and fresh at the same time. coque iphone x There is a soft heart with a fierce, strong spine. There is sincerity and humor. Sattva Yoga is a complete path to create an experience of wholeness in the individual and the collective. Sattva Yoga was developed in the Himalayas over a decade ago, and has now spread around the world to the United States, Canada, Russia, South Africa, and elsewhere. Sattva Yoga includes ancient yogic techniques as well as current evolutionary practices to create a clear path for the individual to experience a full, healthy, abundant, joyous life. coque iphone xr Sattva Yoga is an ever-evolving and inclusive practice of meditation, kriya, asana, movement, pranayama, radical aliveness, and timeless wisdom. Sattva Yoga is freedom, movement, depth, stillness, transcendence, joy, compassion, grace, and truth.
Anand Mehrotra was born and raised in Rishikesh, India – the birthplace of yoga. Combining the ancient wisdom of his upbringing with a lighthearted rebelliousness, Anand’s unique brilliance appeals to modern audiences in both the East and West. He is the founder and Master Teacher of Sattva Yoga – a holistic, ever-evolving practice that combines asana, pranayama, meditation, kriya, and wisdom. coque iphone x Sattva Yoga inspires students to experience freedom, radical aliveness, and their most authentic Selves on every level. Anand currently teaches around the world: giving wisdom talks, offering satsangs and meditations, leading Sattva Yoga journeys, and guiding students through profound transformations in wisdom immersions, retreats, and trainings. coque iphone 8 He is featured in the award-winning documentary The Highest Pass, the recently released online course Himalayan Wisdom for Life Beyond Fear. Anand also has a passion for developing sustainable businesses that transform and support the communities in which they participate. This entrepreneurial spirit has led to numerous endeavors, including his creation of the Sattva Centre, the Rishikesh retreat and wellness center where he leads Sattva Yoga teacher trainings and wisdom immersions. coque iphone He is the founder of the Khushi Foundation, which provides medical, educational, and spiritual support to the children of Rishikesh, and the Sattva Foundation, which benefits the elderly.
Isha Yoga Center – Tamil Nadu, India
The Isha Yoga Center, founded under the aegis of Isha Foundation, is located on 150 acres of lush land at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains. Surrounded by thick forests, it is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, a reserve forest with abundant wildlife. Created as a powerful sthana (a center for inner growth), this popular destination attracts people from all parts of the world and is unique in its offering of all the four major paths of yoga – gnana(knowledge), karma (action), kriya (energy), and bhakthi (devotion). Please see the beautiful video of the center:
The following review is by Doris La Frenais:
For picky eaters there’s nothing better than a nice buffet: there’s bound to be something you can relish. And so for yoga fans, there’s no place like Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India, where you can find a spiritual platter with the whole gamut of what yoga has to offer.
What we generally know as yoga are physical postures, called asanas. But the mystical land of India has a whole world of yoga that you cannot imagine. And Isha Yoga Center is an ideal place to get a taste of it. What’s unique about this ashram is that you get to see and practice the four kinds of yoga which lead you to your ultimate realization: gnana yoga – the yoga of intelligence, bhakti yoga – the yoga of devotion, kriya yoga – the yoga of transforming your energy, and karma yoga – the yoga of selfless action.
Founded two decades ago by the profound yogi and mystic Sadhguru, the Isha Yoga Center is located at the foothills of the revered Velliangiri Mountains, in the vicinity of a lush rainforest. It enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round. Many ancient sages and seers have walked the Velliangiris, and their vibrant energies can still be felt there today. The peaks form a fantastic backdrop to the ashram.
SADHGURU & ISHA FOUNDATION
The mind and inspiration behind the Center is Sadhguru. Through his inner mastery over the yogic sciences, he has devised various yoga programs for realizing one’s ultimate potential. Over 3 million people around the world have benefited from these programs.
Sadhguru is internationally recognized and he is widely sought after by prestigious global forums to address issues as diverse as human rights, business values, and social, environmental and existential issues. He has been a delegate to the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit, amember of the World Council of Religious and Spiritual Leaders and Alliance for New Humanity, a speaker at TED, a special invitee to the Australian Leadership Retreat, Tallberg Forum, Indian Economic Summit 2005-2008, as well as a regular speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He is also the founder of Isha Foundation (headquartered at Isha Yoga Center), a non-profit organization dedicated to human wellbeing. With over 2 million volunteers worldwide, and nearly 1000 fulltime volunteers, the Isha Foundation spearheads a variety of activities. The social, educational and environmental wings of the foundation involve a stunning array of projects and initiatives that have touched the lives of millions.
ASHRAM LIFE
The residents of Isha Yoga Center are fulltime volunteers who have dedicated their lives to their own spiritual pursuits and helping others to pursue theirs.While the ashram gives you an abundance of quiet meditative time, it’s also teeming with dynamic activity. You can complement your serene reflective moments with lively evening games which include volleyball,cricket, soccer and more. For animal lovers, make sure to visit the little cowshed and play with and feed the calves.These lovely creatures add to the peaceful ambience.Two different kinds of schools are based in the center, with around 500 children who add an extra zest of life to the space. The Isha Home School provides a home-like environment and kindles a child’s innate longing to learn. IshaSamskritis based on the ancient yogic system of education, helping children to live at their full potential. Residents at the ashram take two wholesome vegetarian meals a day (brunch and dinner) in the dining hall. Apart from this, you can fill your stomach at the Peppervine Eatery – fresh fruit, juices, pastries and coffee. If you want to brave Indian spice, check out the MoondramPirai Restaurant just off the road next to the ashram.A common computer/printing and internet facility is available.
YOGA & REJUVENATION
Learn IshaKriya, a 12-minute meditation that is ideal way to relax from our stressful, fast-paced lives. Get initiated into the powerful mantra AUM and derive many physiological and psychological benefits. Other advanced programs take place at the Center regularly. Find out more at ishayoga.org. Also, check out the Rejuvenation Center for a variety of therapeutic massages, aura cleansing, Siddha and Ayurveda medicinal treatments to revitalize you!
The best time to come to the Center is in Feb/March. At this time, Sadhguru offers a unique program called “Inner Way” where he initiates you into a powerful and ancient energy process called “ShambhaviMahamudra.” This kriya helps one to align their energies and reach their ultimate potential. The program is rich and festive, with sumptuous dishes, Indian handicrafts, and special cultural and musical performances that showcase India’s finest classical arts. Immediately following ‘Inner Way’ is Mahashivarathri, or the Night of Shiva. The planetary positions on this unique night create a natural upsurge of energy in the human system. So on this night, in the Indian tradition there is a sacred festival where people stay awake all night to make use of the phenomenal spiritual possibilities. A huge celebration with hundreds of thousands of visitors is held at the Isha Yoga Center, with lively musical concerts and vibrant guided meditations by Sadhguru.
CONSECRATED SPACES
The ashram is a throbbing hub of energy as it is full of consecrated spaces and forms. As Sadhguru says, “If you transform mud into food, we call this agriculture. If you make food into flesh and bone, we call this digestion. If you make flesh into mud, we call this cremation. If you can make this flesh, or even a stone, or even an empty space into a divine possibility, that is called consecration.”
The powerhouse of the ashram is the Dhyanalinga, a towering linga (ellipsoidal structure) which is the distilled essence of yogic sciences. It is housed in 250,000 brick dome, an architectural marvel. All the seven chakras are manifest in the Dhyanalingaand sitting in its sphere is like being the presence of a living Master who guides you every step of your spiritual journey. There’s no worship or prayer here – you just have to sit and bask in Dhyanalinga’s reverberating energies.Meditation is effortless as you sink into deeper levels of consciousness.
Before you enter the Dhyanalinga, there are two massive tanks of energized water called Theerthakunds. The Suryakund is for men and the Chandrakund for women. For a token fee, you can put on modest orange robes and take a dip in these cool waters. This straightens out any energy imbalances in your body and rejuvenates the spirit.Near the Dhyanalinga premises is the LingaBhairavi, a fierce yet compassionate form of the Divine Feminine. The Devi (goddess) helps you in fulfilling your deepest desires, and ensures a joyful, prosperous life. Various rituals and offerings can be made to the Devi, that assist in all stages of life: education for children, weddings, and rituals for the deceased.
The AdiyogiAlayam is a spacious, marble-floored hall, with a vaulted ceiling. A consecrated linga energizes the space which is specially designed for learning Hatha yoga. The 21-week Hatha Yoga teacher training program happens here every July – December.
SHARINGS
“I went to Tibet with Sadhguru for a whole month and it was the most wonderful experience of my life. I came to know Sadhguru as one of the most spiritual men I have ever met. Not only that but also as a lovely man. I have stayed at the ashram and it is peaceful, harmonising and spiritual, it is a slice of heaven on earth and I can’t wait to go back next year.” – Jo Wood
WATCH VIDEOS BY SADHGURU
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“Why Am I Stressed?”
“How to handle chronic ailments like diabetes, hypertension, etc?”
“How to Manage Your Diet”
“How Much Sleep Do I Need?”
“What is Meditation?”
“Love and Relationships”
“What Happens When You Die?”
Sadhguru speaks at TED
A recent review:
“My experience at the ISHA YOGA CENTER has been so magical.Sadhgurus loving nature and humor allowed me to learn so much about myself and have an incredible time during my short visit of two weeks. The ashram is very welcoming; Everywhere you look smiles and laughter fill the beautiful scenery. Everyone who comes to this amazing center is guaranteed a unique experience, and thanks to sadhguru and all of his kind and helpful volunteers, I will never forget mine.”
For more location information visit http://www.ishafoundation.org/ContactUs