Meditation – The Heart of Yoga

Namaskar – Last Thursday evening we held a meditation circle as part of Nat’l Yoga Month, 17 people arrived with minds introverted ready to meditate.

Meditation is not separate from yoga, rather meditation is the main practice of yogis. 7 of the 8 limbs of astaunga yoga (eight limbs of yoga) are meditation oriented, and only one limb is physically oriented. And even that one physical limb, asana (yoga posture), is related with meditation as we sit in a yoga posture when we meditate.

Meditation allows the mind to unfold, expand and blossom; it increases the our psychic domain melting selfishness and nurturing selflessness. Perhaps more than any other practice, meditation is the discipline that can most enhance our personalities and allow us to grow in a truly balanced and loving way.

We all had a wonderful gathering last Thursday exploring the essence of our yoga practice in the form of meditation. Do join us for our next meditation circle which will be held on a Thursday to be announced in October.