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Meditation in yoga helps us to become more self-aware and connected with life. There are many different approaches, and each individual may find that some approaches suit him or her better than others.
Meditation is usually done in a comfortable seated position, with the spine straight. A period of 15-20 minutes is widely considered as most beneficial, ideally as part of the daily routine. Shorter periods eg 5-10 minutes are also helpful, eg as part of a yoga class.
Overall, meditation in yoga aims at stilling the mind. This may not necessarily mean emptying it of thoughts, but, through regular practice, reaching a state of non-attachment to our thoughts. For example, some people find it helpful to observe their thoughts as if they were watching a train passing by, or clouds drifting in the sky.
A practical approach to meditation is to use a particular point of focus, for example concentrating on a positive quality such as love, wisdom, peace, or beauty; or thinking uplifting thoughts; or watching the breath. If the attention wanders, all that is needed is to bring it gently back to the chosen point of focus. With practice, the meditator may experience no interruption to their concentration on the chosen point of focus. This state may be present for only a short time. An even deeper experience of meditation may be experienced, where the meditator enters into a state of total awareness and unity with all life, and perhaps receives fresh knowledge and insights. |
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The Secretariat
IYTA
GPO Box 1380
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Ph: 02 9489 9851 (from overseas: +61 2 9489 9851)
or email info@iyta.org.au |
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19 December, 2008 22:50 |
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International Yoga Teachers' Association Inc |
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Yoga is a holistic approach, seeking to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit, perfecting the physical, mental and emotional aspects of health, bringing self-development and self-awareness.
Yoga is an ancient philosophy, thought to pre-date 3000BCE and believed to have originated around the Indus Valley in Northern India. The word "Yoga" literally means union or joining - the joining of the self with pure consciousness however one may perceive it.
Yoga is a science of life aiming to bring balance between the physical body, the mind and the spirit: between action, intelligence and the higher self, bringing physical health and peace of mind through movement, breathe awareness, relaxation and meditation techniques.
Yoga follows many different paths from the purely physical path to the path of meditation and devotion. The IYTA seeks truths from all these paths
Yoga is a state of mind and the practice of yoga will help bring a calmness to the body, mind and emotions. |
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The IYTA's mission is to bring and deepen awareness and practice of Yoga in the lives of many thousands of people in Australia and around the world. To help achieve this, the IYTA aims to be pre-eminent in the training of Yoga teachers, particularly in Australia. We stand as a beacon for an inclusive and welcoming approach to Yoga - bringing light on the principles and practice of Yoga to all who seek it. |
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