The Philosophy Of Yoga And How It Applies To Modern Society

A famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes, “what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.”

People living the modern lives are constantly running after the materialistic goods, luxuries to find happiness and peace of mind. We have mostly forgotten that inner peace lies within us and the experience of the divine feeling is lost because we have lost touch with the spiritual dimension that leads to an unfathomable peace and serenity.  To experience innate happiness, we need to establish a link between the mind, body and soul. To achieve this link, yoga sutras recommend the eight disciplines to live a life of harmony and fulfillment. A Yoga teacher training in India teaches the students about Yoga Philosophy and texts and how these learnings can help enrich our lives.

Learn how you can experience Ananda and well-being by making yoga philosophy an integral part of your life:

1. Yamas: Health is not just the absence of disease but it is a positive reflection of a state where body, mind, and soul exist in total harmony. But the modern lifestyle plagues the mind with stress, infects the body with illness, fatigue, and hampers one’s overall goodness. Therefore, the yamas (social code) outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras show a way of living and interacting with the society in a disciplined way for a more holistic lifestyle.

●       Ahimsa (non-violence): Practice this at a personal level. As much as it is about not harming others, it is about physical, mental, and spiritual non-violence. Do not judge yourself, appreciate your every effort and accept your true self.

●      Satya (Truthfulness): Be truthful to yourself. We lie because at the core of it we fear people will judge us. Welcoming love fosters honesty. It makes us free from judgments and that is a beautiful thing.

●      Asteya: Non-stealing-- it does not only apply to stealing materialistic things but stealing other people’s precious time. Restructure your thinking and acting. This is asteya.

●      Brahmacharya: Moderation: Non-excess. Practice non-attachment from materialistic things, excessive eating, destructive patterns, and unhealthy habits

●      Aparigraha: Non-greediness. In this competitive world, greediness comes handy. Excess competition at the office, schools to do better for promotions, growth, etc., make us glutton for more. Non-greediness allows one to be free from the fear of loss, attachment, and disappointment.


2. Niyamas: By incorporating niyamas into our daily lives, we open ourselves to boundless love, care, and light.

●      Saucha: The modern living can be taxing on the overall health. Take time to purify your mind and body from all the negativity. Nurture your temple of existence.

●      Santosha: Liberate yourself from the chains of your unhealthy thinking. Find contentment in what you have and make your life peaceful.

●      Tapas: Practice kindness, show love for others and abide by the yamas to clear your mind from all the stresses and worries.

●      Svadhyaya: Art of self-study. Take time to reflect what’s going inside you and connect with your core.

●      Ishvara Pranidhana: One of the hardest niyamas to come by. It means to lay everything in the feet of the God.  Have faith that everything will be okay.

3. Asana: The committed practice of yoga postures unites the three dimensions a being -- the body, mind, and soul, and brings greater awareness to the mankind.

4. Pranayama: Control of breath, this involves inhaling, exhaling and retention of the breath that improves the quality of vital force and calms the brain.

5. Pratyahara: Withdrawal of the senses. It involves the abolition of wrong thinking, eating, and wrong associations while forming right impressions, eating the right food, and preparing the mind for dhyana.

6. Dharana: Concentration. The practice of Dharana strengthens the mind by focusing on one area. Integrate this practice into your daily life and improve your focus.

7. Dhyana: Meditation. Quiet your mind with the practice of meditation and experience spiritual upliftment.

8. Samadhi: A profound state where the inner self is connected with the divine self. 

Incorporate the eight limbs of yoga philosophy into your modern lifestyle and lead a life with a heightened awareness, positivity, and harmony.

 

 

 

Article Posted By : RishikulYogshalalView All Articles

The author is a Blogger, Yoga Teacher and a Traveler in India. He provides yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, Nepal Keral. He loves writing and reading the books related to yoga, health, nature and the Himalayas. His strong connection with Yoga and the Himalayas.

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