Swami Satchidanand giving the First of Two Energy Enhancement Talk about Hatha Yoga and Meditation and explaining that every Yoga posture or Asana is a path to Enlightenment.
Originally the word Yoga meant Union with the Absolute or Enlightenment. He then talks about the Eight Limbs of Yoga by Patanjali - Raja Yoga - Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.
Who am I, My true identity - Who is God, correct unbiased understanding of god - Reincarnation - What is Law of Karma, How it affects my ... all » life - What is Raja yoga Meditation - How can I gain lost powers with meditation - Its very easy is to learn meditation.
Hatha Yoga class with Diane Jacobs is great for beginners but more experienced yogis are encouraged to go deeper into the poses to make is a more challenging flow. With a calming sequence of backbends, heart opening postures and twists you will tone your nervous system and massage your internal organs. The opening postures will reduce the symptoms of PMS. Enjoy a special relaxation at the end as you are guided by Diane's warm voice, deeping your experience of Savasana and leaving you feeling refreshed and open. This class will still be slightly challenging because of it's duration. Duration: 55 minutes Benefits: opens heart chakra, lengthens the spine, increases lung capacity, reduces anxiety and PMS, tones the nervous system, improves digestion, increases body awareness Contraindictations: if you have any acute shoulder pain or lower back pain, be sure your spine and shoulders are safe at all times; always modify the poses so that you are comfortable Teacher: Diane Jacobs Poses in this Class: Seated Twist Side Stretch Cross Legged Forward Bend Cobblers Pose Lateral Inclined Plane Plank Butterfly Pose Downward Dog Cobra Crocodile Cat Cow (Angry Cat) Child's Pose Hero Pose Lunge Pose Triangle Pose Wide Legged Forward Bend Wide Legged Windmill Sun God Pose.
