Yoga - Introduction

Yoga is a life of self-discipline based on the tenets of simple living and high thinking. Regular practice of yoga will help to attain happiness and inner peace of mind.

Yoga is a complete life. It is a method which overhauls all aspects of the human personality. Yoga does not require a turning away from life. It demands transformation and spiritualisation of life. Yoga is primarily a way of life ,it is not a creed. The practice of Yoga is not opposed to any religion. It is purely spiritual and universal and does not contradict any ones sincere faith. It is an aid to the practice of the basic spiritual truth in all religions.
 
The practice of yoga is based on the five cardinal principles of proper breathing, proper exercise, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking.

Proper breathing - Pranayama; when tapped through yogic breathing techniques, the tremendous potential energy in the body is released for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Proper exercise - Asana; Asana is a perfect form of exercise which overhauls the entire system of the human body. The Asanas not only produce physical benefits, but are also mental exercises in concentration and meditation.
Yoga in progress


Proper relaxation - Savasana; Relaxation-mental, physical and spiritual is natures way of recharging the system.

Proper diet  -Ahara;  The yogic diet consists of purely vegetarian, simple, natural foods that promote healthy constitution, have the least negative impact on the environment and cause the least pain to other beings. 

Proper thinking - Dhyana and Vedanta; Vedanta teaches the unity of all existence. You can realise this by yourself through the practice of deep meditation.

Clinical application of Yoga

Yoga has been proved to be effective and safe in a variety of conditions of which few are mentioned below. The nature of yoga exercises will vary depending on the individual and his specific problem. The various clinical problems where yoga might be effective are

1) Stress

2) Insomnia

3) Hypertension

4) Cardiac problems

5) Diabetes mellitus

6) Asthma

7) Back pain

8) Obesity
Yogacharya Sarath Kumar

 

Yoga at Harivihar

Harivihar offers basic and advanced training of yoga. The training is done by established yoga teachers with vast experience in this field. The yoga master is Yogacharya Sri Sarath Kumar of Sivananda International Yoga Vedanta Centre, which is widely acclaimed as one of the best yoga institutes in the world. The systems and methods of conducting the sessions are based on the basic principles propagated by H.H. Swami Vishnu Devananda.

Yogacharya Sarat Kumar is an unique personality who has been tirelessy working for the cause of yoga for the last 21 years. He is an internationally affiliated teacher with the Sivananda Yogasram. He is a disciple of his holiness Swami Vishnu Devananda and is especially trained in Yoga therapy for specific problems like Diabetes, Stress, Backpain etc.

Harivihar Foundation Course in Yoga (7 days)

Includes

  • Orientation Session
  • Introduction to the practice of Yoga
  • Basic Yogic postures
  • Basic breathing techniques
  • Meditation – Japa Yoga & Mantra

Prescribed diet                                 -      Pure vegetarian
Duration of each session                 -     60-90 minutes
Dress code                                        -     Loose cotton

Course fee for seven days (per person)-35 euro

Harivihar Advanced Yoga course(7-14 days)

  • Orientation to yoga
  • Basic & Advanced yoga postures including Sirsasna(Head stand) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
  • Basic & Advanced Meditation Techniques
  • Kriyas – Cleansing techniques to purify the physical body

Prescribed diet                                 -   pure vegetarian
Duration of each session                 - 60-90 minutes
Dress code                                        - loose cotton
Course fees for seven days(per person)—45 euro

For further details email to admin@harivihar.com OR harivihar@harivihar.com