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Samadhi is the culmination of yoga. It is a state of bliss and union with the Divine. When you take care of a tree and in its growth, in due time it blossoms into flowers and then bears fruit – just as one’s mind is liberated from the bondage of the body as it leads towards the soul. Likewise the conscious practice of yoga will bear the spiritual fruit of freedom, i.e. the soul is freed.The practice of yoga asana is a meditation in itself. By studying in depth the performance of each asana, you are totally absorbed in it, doing and adjusting from moment to moment towards perfection and precision, then the practice of yoga becomes a spiritual transformation. Finally, the flower is transformed into a fruit, where the body, the mind and the soul are united and merged with the Divine.
The advanced asanas are intended for the yoga aspirants with extensive control over their muscles and nervous system, and who have already mastered the intermediate level of asanas. Advanced asanas are frequently physically demanding and have a powerful effect on the body and mind. It is essential to respect this and prepare correctly. For a yoga aspirant, advanced level comes through sincere practice. The aspirant has to learn to open mind and heart to all aspects of Yoga. This effort is worthwhile as understanding and surrendering of Self brings mental and physical transcendence. The Fruits : Advanced Level 12 sessions |
“When the sun has set, and the moon has set, and the fire has gone out, and speech has stopped, what light does a person here have?” “The soul, indeed, is his light,” said he, “for with the soul, indeed, as the light, one sits, moves about, does one’s work, and returns.” ~ Brhadaranyaka Upanisad, IV.3.6
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