Viniyoga Brighton and Hove

Some texts define Yoga as the union of the Self and the Divine.

The goal of Yoga is freedom. The Divine represents the state of freedom. Attainment of this state of freedom, of union with the Divine, requires an inner movement, for the Divine is within us. Yoga is not a movement here or there. It is a movement into ourselves because freedom is within. The Divine is not the object of any search, but the very subject of the search. It is because of the presence of the Divine within that the very search is possible.

Yoga is a means to return to the Divine, the abode of the Self, and to stay there. It is a means to return home and stay home, a means to stay in one’s own abode (svastha).

Yoga is meant to help us feel good. But not all activities and practices that feel good necessarily transform us positively.

The challenge of doing asanas can motivate us to develop strength and flexibility and feel well. Yet it can become a source of injuries and imbalance, too.

Quick practices that help boost or support the body and mind are very useful. However, shortcuts come with their own caveats.

Short practices yield most benefit in the background of structured, long-term transformational work. But practices that lack depth should not be compensated in length!

The way out of trouble in asana practice is never as simple as the way in!

⭐️ Book link: Yoga Reminder: Lightened Reflections. See more at: https://geni.us/Lq6oAu.
👉 The Svastha Yoga Therapy Training (IAYT accredited) offers comprehensive 300 and 800-hour programs, now available online. Explore more at: on.svastha.net/3QTTMm3

Asana has nowadays been reduced to the pursuit of the external shape of the postures. The deeper goal of asana in classical yoga is not only for the body. The goal is to change your mind, your senses, and your behavior, so that they way you see yourself and the world is fundamentally transformed for the better - moving toward steadiness, kindness, and peace.

⭐️ Book link: Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings. See more at: https://geni.us/Z9FZe.
👉 The Svastha Yoga Therapy Training (IAYT accredited) offers comprehensive 300 and 800-hour programs, now available online. Explore more at: on.svastha.net/3QTTMm3

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I’ll be there soon, too. 26th July to 2nd August. I still have two rooms available 🙏

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