| Yoga
is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yog’ which means
‘to join’ the science of life, the integration of mind
and body. The union of the spirit with the divine via
tools bestowed from the rishis, ascetics and yogis of
ages past.
To
many, the mentioned of “yoga” conjures up images of
posture (Asanas) to develop flexibility, general body
health and of course awareness, This is just the beginning,
while yoga’s central theme remains the highest goal
of the spiritual path, yogic practices can give direct
and tangible benefits to everyone regardless of their
spiritual aims.
The
Eight Fold Path of yoga from sage Patanjali’s yoga sutra
delves deeply in to the morality of living and plunges
in to the human psyche,.It consists: Yama (self restrains),
Niyama ( Self observances) Asana, Pranayama( breath
techniques), Pratyahara (Withdrawl of the senses). Dharana
(concentration),Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (identification
with pure consciousness).
There
is an Inter-relationship between yoga and meditation.
Part of lord Buddha’s contribution to develop Samadhi
(while focusing on a platform of ethics and morality).
You can choose whether to focus wholly on yoga, or more
specifically on meditation, or saturate yourself in
both of these.
For
millennia, The Himalayas have played a key role in mankind’s
journey to self realization. Its total isolation from
the rest of the world, its serene solitude has been
a ideal environment for looking within. Nepal has inherited
this unique pas which is evident in its every day life
and culture when it comes to diving deep in to yoru
consciousness or floating in total awareness. It still
does have individuals and institutions capable of guiding
you to this noble path, to the cosmic universe which
has an infinite beauty of its own.
Inventive
Panorama Treks offers different types of classes with
the coordination of many yoga center and yoga teacher
from Kathmandu. There are many branches of yoga, such
as raja, hatha, jnana, karma, bhakti, mantra, kundalini
and laya, Make sure you area not selecting a particular
branch at random. We give you the few tips for choosing
the right path. |