| Space, the Spiritual Body"Akasha" in Sanskrit
Ayurveda recognizes 5 great elements that combine to make your uniquie constitution or "Dosha". The 5 great elements are space, air, fire, water and earth.
Yoga, Meditation and Connecting to Spirit
Yoga translated means "to join". It has been described in the 4th century by Panini as follows:
union (Samyoga) coherence (Sanyama) the settling of the individual mind (samadhi)
So, yoga is linked to the word religion from the Latin, "religare" or to "bind back". Really, yoga is a processs of pulling our spirit or soul back to our person and centering and grounding us.
Yoga itself is not a religion. There is no faith involved in yoga, only technique. The techniques of asana (posture), pranayam (breath regualtion), pratyahara (mindfulness), dharana and dhyana (stages of meditation) and samadhi (the settling of the individual mind) unify the individual with source.
The teachings of yoga are less mystical and more practical and therefore relevant in today's world. Yoga is a way of fine-tuning our nervous system so that we have a better experience of our world. >>click to explore the 8 limbs of yoga<<
Meditation is the process of quieting the Wind element in your mind so that you can connect to spirit or source. A meditation practice is the foundation to spiritual awareness. Take time each morning to sit silently with your eyes closed and connect to spirit. |