What is Vedic Yoga and how can how can it help us on our physical and spiritual journey?
Vedic yoga is a multi-discipline practice designed to address the needs of different levels and temperaments of individuals. It
Vedic Yoga combines and utilizes the 4 main paths of yoga – Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Therefore it contains all aspects of Yoga from lifestyle to devotion as well as healing yoga postures, deep meditation practices, powerful breathing methodologies and the use of mantras & mudras. Vedic Yoga emphasizes the importance of listening and reflecting upon the yogic teachings and philosophies.
One of the greatest teachings of philosophy and works of psychology lays in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a key text of the Raja Yoga Tradition. In 196 short aphorisms, we find a compilation of the essential methodologies and techniques for transcending the mind and reaching higher states of awareness. This text also forms a foundation for the study and practice of Yoga Therapy.
The yoga sutras are practical and assessable for all levels of yoga practitioners. This is why it is important to read and reflect on the yoga sutras. Even better is if one can have access to a study group and classes facilitated by a teacher who has good knowledge and understanding of the Yoga Sutras. The Sacred Seed Yoga School offers such classes and if you are interested please check out our page here
In Summary, Vedic Yoga rests upon reconnecting to the Divine and sacred presence that permeates and energizes all things. It returns us to deeper rhythms to create harmony and balance. Vedic Yoga is a transformational processes that purifies the body, mind and soul. It can lead us to the realization of what we call in Vedanta Sat Chit Ananda or Truth, Awareness & Bliss.
Peace & Namaste
Jai