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The intellectual functioning of the Chitta is to be checked by Abhyasa-putting the mind to think of one object, and as soon as it strays away from it to bring it back again to the same point. This practice or Abhyasa, steadily persevered in, would make the mind one-pointed, with the help of Viveka or discrimination.

The intellectual functioning of the Chitta is to be checked by Abhyasa-putting the mind to think of one object, and as soon as it strays away from it to bring it back again to the same point. This practice or Abhyasa, steadily persevered in, would make the mind one-pointed, with the help of Viveka or discrimination.

Although yogic practices existed in India since eternity, yoga became a separate school of thought after the great sage Patanjali wrote a systematic treatise on it, known as the Yogasútra. The text is in four Parts with a total of 195 aphorisms or sutras. It is the first systematic text on yoga and was written around 6th century BC, the time which is also considered to be the golden period of Ayurveda

Yoga teaches to control the thought process, to stop the chain of thoughts and to achieve stillness of mind to awaken the dormant human energy.energy for the worldly pleasures or spiritual is up to us. Yoga teaches the techniques of liberation from the cyclic physical existence and to achieve immortality. Ayurveda tells us to lead a harmonious, disease-free life with enhanced vitality and vigour.

The whole of the Gita is God’s teaching to man, telling him the means to regain the lost Kingdom, expounding all the intricacies of the spiritual journey, the return journey to the Universal Being. In this sacred book, the word Yoga is defined in a number of places from different angles. There are some unambiguous and straight definitions such as “Yogah karmasu kausalam – Yoga is skill in action” (II, 50) and “Samatvam yoga uchyate – Evenness of mind is called Yoga” (II. 48). Patanjali himself defines Yoga as “Chitta-vritti-nirodhah”, or control of the modifications of the mind-stuff.

Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony 

Promotes self-healing. 

Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body

Enhances personal power 

Increases self-awareness 

Helps in attention, focus and concentration, especially important for children

 Reduces stress and tension in the physical body by activating the parasympathetic nervous syste

To live in harmony with oneself and the environment is the wish of every human. However, in modern times greater physical and emotional demands are constantly placed upon many areas of life. The result: more and more people suffer from physical and mental tension such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, and there is an imbalance in physical activity and proper exercise. This is why methods and techniques for the attainment and improvement of health, as well as physical, mental and spiritual harmony, are of great importance, and it is exactly in this respect that “Yoga in Daily Life” comprehensively offers an aid to help one’s self.

Surya Namaskara mantras are chanted audibly or mentally while performing the Sun Salutation. Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation is a series of 12 poses performed in sequential order. It is a complete yogic package for the body, breath, mind and the spirit. The Sun salutation is done in the early morning facing the rising sun or in the evening facing the setting sun.