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Yoga & Meditation
Yoga is a way of life. Engagement in yoga and meditation practices helps with decreased anxiety and depression levels. Yoga, which at its core is breathwork related to physical postures (or asanas) also provides mind-body benefits. Yoga has elements of meditation built in: a connection between mind, body, and breath and an emphasis on being present.
Yoga and meditation are spiritual practices that involve using physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and mindfulness techniques to improve physical and mental well-being. These practices are believed to have a range of benefits, including improving physical fitness, reducing stress, and promoting overall health and well-being. The goal of divine healing is to seek peace and harmony and to improve overall health and well-being through spiritual practices and treatments.
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga combines gentle yoga, Restorative yoga, energy healing, breathing exercises, and guided meditation to help balance the body and mind. This approach to yoga is suitable for individuals looking for a gentle and restorative form of exercise. The combination of therapeutic yoga techniques is believed to have a range of benefits, including reducing stress, improving physical and mental well-being, and promoting overall health and well-being. This form of yoga is often used to complement other forms of treatment and is considered a powerful tool for improving the health and function of the body's systems and tissues.
Power Yoga
Power yoga is a vigorous and dynamic form that combines physical exercise with mindful breathing and meditation. This style of yoga involves a series of flowing sequences, or vinyasas, that are designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall physical fitness. Power yoga is often inspired by the Ashtanga yoga tradition and may incorporate a variety of poses and asanas. This style of yoga is suitable for individuals looking for a challenging and physically demanding form of exercise that is also mindful and relaxing and is believed to have a range of benefits, including improving physical and mental well-being, reducing stress, and promoting overall health and well-being.
Aqua Yoga
Aqua yoga, also known as water yoga or aqua fitness, is a form of yoga that is performed in a pool or other body of water. This style of yoga involves using the buoyancy and resistance of the water to enhance the physical and mental benefits of traditional yoga practices. Aqua yoga may include various poses, stretches, and movements adapted to use in the water, as well as breath control and meditation techniques. This form of yoga is often used as a form of physical exercise and is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. Aqua yoga has various benefits, including improving flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness, reducing stress and promoting overall health and well-being.
Shatkriya
Shatkriya, also known as shatkarma, is a term used in yoga to refer to six purification practices designed to cleanse the body and mind of toxins. These practices, which include dhauti (cleansing the digestive system), neti (cleansing the nasal passages), trataka (gazing at a single point), nauli (abdominal massage), kapalbhati (breath control), and basti (enema therapy), are believed to help eliminate toxins from the body and mind, including those that come from food, drinks, and drugs. Shatkriya is considered a powerful tool for improving the health and function of the body's systems and tissues and promoting overall health and well-being. In addition to its physical benefits, Shatkriya is also believed to help clear negative thoughts and emotions from the mind, making it an important part of a holistic yoga practice.
Guided Meditation
Guided meditation is a type of meditation practice that involves following the guidance of an instructor or facilitator to achieve a state of relaxation and mindfulness. This practice is based on the belief that meditation, when done correctly and with the guidance of a qualified instructor, can have a range of benefits for physical and mental health. Some benefits of guided meditation include reducing blood pressure, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and promoting overall well-being. It is suitable for individuals of all levels of experience and can be a helpful tool for those who are new to meditation or who may find it difficult to practice on their own.
Agnihotra
Agnihotra is a type of Vedic ritual that involves the use of fire and specific offerings of ghee (clarified butter) and grains to purify the surroundings. This ritual is typically performed twice a day, at sunrise and sunset, and is believed to have a range of benefits for the physical and spiritual well-being of those who participate. During Agnihotra, a copper pyramid generates negative ions, which are believed to clear the air of harmful particles. Using cow dung and pure ghee as offerings are believed to have a natural disinfecting and detoxifying effect on the air and surroundings. The energy released during Agnihotra is thought to purify and intensify the "prana," or life energy, in the environment. This practice may be performed individually or in a group setting and is often accompanied by chanting or other spiritual practices.
Mantra Chanting
Mantra chanting is a spiritual practice that involves the repetition of a specific word or phrase, known as a mantra, to bring about a sense of peace and clarity. Mantras are typically in Sanskrit and are believed to positively impact the mind and soul. This practice involves chanting the mantra out loud or silently, often in a specific rhythm or at a specific pitch and may be accompanied by other spiritual practices such as meditation or yoga. Mantra chanting is believed to have a range of benefits, including reducing stress, improving mental clarity and focus, and promoting overall well-being. Some people find that mantra chanting helps them connect with their spiritual beliefs or practices, while others may find it helpful for relaxation and stress management.
Shankha Prakshalanam(Poorna & Laghu)
According to the ancient practice of Nada Yoga, the ragas of Hindustani and Carnatic Classical music have therapeutic effects on the mind. When these ragas are performed vocally or with instruments, they can improve a person's mood and elevate their level of consciousness through the vibrations of the sounds. Raaga therapy, which involves listening to or performing these ragas, is highly effective at reducing stress and enhancing mood. Through the use of these therapeutic sounds, raaga therapy can help to promote overall well-being and relaxation.
