Kripalu
Yoga
Kripalu Yoga is a unique
approach to Hatha Yoga originally created by Yoga Amrit Desai. Rooted in
the ancient vedic scriptures and teachings of India, Kripalu Yoga is a
systematic means of integrating the body, the mind, and the emotions through
gentle, meditative yoga postures. In its advanced form it is a spontaneous
continual flow of asanas guided by an inner wisdom without the assistance
of the conscious mind. The practice of Kripalu yoga concerns the whole
human being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Through the movements
and postures combined with simple breathing techniques, you release physical
and emotional tension, the mind calms its restless nature, and the inner,
ever present spirit is experienced more fully. It is a "Meditation in Motion"
form of yoga. You become spiritually awake and mentally present in a
relaxed body.
Meditation
Meditation is the art of
heightened concentration and relaxation that enables the participant to
find an inner stillness that connects them to the spiritual Self, the Atman.
The purpose of meditation is to develop buddhi, the mental power which
enables one to discriminate between the eternal and the temporary.
In the beginning stages of
meditation you become aware of the "witness consciousness" by simply observing
the thoughts and emotions passing through you, with out attachment or judgment
of them. Other meditation techniques use the practice of focusing on a
single object, thought, or sound to draw the mind to one-pointedness. Typically
a mantra or a breathing technique is used to concentrate the mind so that
it becomes quieter, and a deeper stillness and oneness with the universe
can be experienced. The mantra used in the Kripalu Yoga lineage is OM NAMO
BHAGAVATE VASUDEVA.
Reiki
Healing
Reiki
healing is a very powerful, laying on of hands healing technique. It originated
thousands of years ago as a Tibetan Buddhist practice, and was rediscovered
in the late 1800’s by Dr. Mikao Usua, a Japanese Buddhist.
Reiki
is a special kind of life force that can only be channeled by someone that
has been attuned to it. It is not taught in the way other healing techniques
are taught, but rather it is transferred to the student by a Reiki Master
during an attunement process. This process opens the crown, heart, and
palm chakras and creates a special link between the student and the Reiki
source.
Throughout
the healing session energy will flow through the healer and into the energy
field of the client, charging them with positive energy. As the vibrations
in their energy field shift, the Reiki energy heals the energy pathways
throughout the client’s physical, emotional, and mental bodies, thus allowing
the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way. |
