Yoga und Meditation

Meditation is an important element in the overall practice of yoga. It is a way to relax the mind and get rid of day-to-day stresses. Meditation is the delicate art of doing nothing - letting go of everything and being who you are. It provides your mind a much needed deep rest. For the spiritual seeker in you, meditation is a way to transcend the body and mind in order to experience deeper aspects of your self.

The higher purpose of yoga asanas, pranayamas, and a disciplined way of life is to enable you to meditate. It is easier and more beneficial to meditate right after a session of pranayamas and yoga asanas. This is because your mind has already reached a level of quietness then, and you and your surroundings are charged with prana.

You can start practicing meditation for few minutes everyday with these simple steps:

• Sit quietly after doing yoga asanas and pranayams
• Observe your breath and thoughts without any judgements. Witness all that is happening in the present moment

You should learn the authentic way to meditate from a spiritual master.

Benefits of doing meditation daily:

• Feeling of deep joy and happiness
• Calmer and more relaxed mind
• State of increased awareness
• Ability to know the deeper aspect of your existence

The meditative way of doing asanas, pranayamas, and relaxation in Sri Sri Yoga leads to a state of increased awareness.

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation is a natural and graceful system of effortless meditation. Sahaj means natural. Samadhi means enlightenment. Sahaj Samadhi Meditation allows the conscious mind to settle deeply into itself. And when the mind settles down, it lets go of all tension and stress and centres itself in the present moment. And it is only in the present moment that we find true happiness; those moments when we are free from regrets about the past or anxiety about the future. That’s how without effort, our inner nature is available!

We all have experienced this meditative state in certain moments of deep joy and happiness, perhaps on a vacation or when you are completely engrossed in an activity. Just for a moment the mind becomes so light and at ease. We have such moments and want to repeat them, but don't know how. Learning Sahaj Samadhi Meditation will give you the ability to recreate this feeling of ease, of calm alertness in the midst of busy daily life.

Talk to a Sri Sri Yoga teacher to know more about Sahaj Samadhi meditation course in your area to benefit from yoga asanas, pranayams, and meditation.