Yoga for livet!
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu:
Må alle mennesker være frie og lykkelige - og må alle mine handlinger, ord og tanker være til gavn og glæde for alt levende!
Yoga
"Kroppens rytme, sindets melodi og sjælens harmoni skaber livets symfoni."
– B.K.S. Iyengar
HathaYoga - GentleYoga - MønYoga
Hatha yoga is a calm and stimulating physical and spiritual practice, - and is the most widespread and traditional form of yoga.
Harmonization and balancing is a basic theme in Hatha yoga, and a regular practice can lead to a significantly increased surplus and well-being both physically, spiritually and mentally.
Basic postures, sun salutations and breathing exercises/pranayam such as Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana and Anuloma Viloma will be worked on.
Yoga’ens Historie
The History of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice that has its roots in India and goes back thousands of years. The earliest documentation of yoga is found in the Vedic scriptures, which are over 5000 years old. These early scriptures, like the Vedas, mention yoga as a discipline involving both physical and spiritual practice.
The Early Periods
Vedic Period: During this period, yoga was practiced as a form of ritual and spiritual discipline, mentioned in the Vedas.
The Upanishads: These philosophical texts from around 800-400 BCE further developed yoga by focusing on meditation and spiritual knowledge.
Classical Period
Bhagavad Gita: Written around 500-200 BCE, is one of the most famous yogic scriptures, where yoga is described as a path to personal development and enlightenment.
Patanjali's Yoga Sutra: Written around 200 BCE, this text is one of the most important sources for classical yoga. Patanjali defines yoga as "chitta vritti nirodha" (control over the fluctuations of the mind) and describes eight branches of yoga, known as Ashtanga Yoga.
The Middle Ages
Hatha Yoga: Developed between the 9th and 15th centuries, Hatha Yoga focuses on physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and purification techniques to prepare the body for meditation and spiritual awakening. Important texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika were written during this period.
Modern Times
19th and 20th century: Yoga was introduced to the West through the travels of Indian yogis such as Swami Vivekananda and Paramahansa Yogananda. Yoga was popularized in the West through workshops, books and teaching.
Today's Yoga: Today, yoga is practiced globally as a physical, mental and spiritual discipline. There are many different forms of yoga, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Bikram, each offering a unique approach to practice.
Summary
Yoga has evolved over thousands of years from a spiritual practice in ancient India to a global health and wellness movement. Regardless of the form, yoga remains a powerful method for promoting physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.
“Yoga er ikke en work-out - det er work-in, og det er pointen med en spirituel praksis.
At åbne vores hjerter og fokusere vores bevidsthed, så vi kan opleve, hvad vi allerede ved og være det menneske, vi allerede er."
Moderne Tid:
1800- og 1900-tallet: Yoga blev introduceret til vesten gennem rejser af indiske yogier som Swami Vivekananda og Paramahansa Yogananda. Yoga blev populariseret i Vesten gennem workshops, bøger og undervisning.
Nutidens Yoga:
I dag praktiseres yoga globalt som en fysisk, mental og åndelig disciplin. Der findes mange forskellige former for yoga, herunder Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, og Bikram, der hver især tilbyder en unik tilgang til praksis.
Sammenfatning:
Yoga'en har udviklet sig gennem tusinder af år fra en spirituel praksis i det gamle Indien til en global sundheds- og wellnessbevægelse. Uanset formen, forbliver yoga en kraftfuld metode til at fremme fysisk sundhed, mental klarhed og åndelig vækst.
