I'm moving on - and here's the link to my new home! Wish me luck :-)
http://mjsrendezvous.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/a-new-home/
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Significance of Chanting in Yoga
Chanting or singing out loud is an integral part of Yoga. This also referred to as ‘Laya Yoga’. The Laya state as a higher spiritual state of Yoga could be described as an entry into divine consciousness or merging with Highest Consciousness using sound or vibrations thus generated as a medium.
Sometimes chanting could be incorrectly associated with a religion. It is simply a method used to reach the final goal – which is nothing but silence!
Studies have also shown that repetition is in some cases important, because it allows the mind to relax. It distracts the mind in a positive way and also helps pave the way to inner calm.
To practice chanting:
Sit in any comfortable position. Beginners may prefer to sit in less crowded/less noisy areas. Keep your back erect. Pick any benign syllable such as “OM”. Inhale and repeat the syllable for a few times. Adjust pauses in between repetitions to suit your style. Again the goal is to bring about a deep meditative silence within.
There could be various ways – try them for yourselves to get there.
Happy Chanting!
Sometimes chanting could be incorrectly associated with a religion. It is simply a method used to reach the final goal – which is nothing but silence!
Studies have also shown that repetition is in some cases important, because it allows the mind to relax. It distracts the mind in a positive way and also helps pave the way to inner calm.
To practice chanting:
Sit in any comfortable position. Beginners may prefer to sit in less crowded/less noisy areas. Keep your back erect. Pick any benign syllable such as “OM”. Inhale and repeat the syllable for a few times. Adjust pauses in between repetitions to suit your style. Again the goal is to bring about a deep meditative silence within.
There could be various ways – try them for yourselves to get there.
Happy Chanting!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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