
“The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament. One who experiences this oneness of existence is said to be in yoga, and is termed as a yogi, having attained to a state of freedom referred to as mukti, nirvana or moksha. Thus the aim of Yoga is Self-realization.”
Using a sequence of physical, mental and spiritual practises which aid in connecting you to the present reality.
There are many branches of Yoga that have formed over the years some of the earliest texts show that Yoga has been practiced since before 2nd BCE.
At Mindful Mindfood we practise and share knowledge on Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Kundalini Yogic techniques and practises.
Hatha Yoga
A practise focusing on purification of the physical body through proper diet, proper body cleansing, proper breathing and proper postures to prepare the body for deeper states of meditation.
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa is the smooth flow of transitioning through physical Asanas (poses) pairing with the co-ordination of the breath creating physical strength and power.
Yin Yoga
A deeply restorative practise often using props to support the body to hold some asanas between 3-7 minutes to support the bodies connective tissues, joints and into the fascia.
Yoga Nidra
A revitalising guided meditation practise often referred to as yogic sleep, as the effect of yoga Nidra is said to alter brainwave states into a deep space of rest, physically sitting or laying down for the duration all while remaining conscious and awake.
Kundalini Yoga
A combination of different branches of Yoga using Asanas (poses), Pranayama (breath control) and Mantra (chanting) to cleanse, purify and prepare the physical and subtle bodies to allow for the Kundalini Life Force Energy to rise through the body creating a sense of deeper connection with self and all that is.
"Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita.
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