Vula Yoga

INHALE: LET 

EXHALE: GO

Sit or lie comfortably.

Make sure you are absolutely comfy and your body is totally supported so you can relax completely.

Have a blanket and some pillow handy in case you'll need them.

If you'd like to add music to your meditation, use this Surrender to Love Sound-bath to enhance your meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmRwZ-BmS8A

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra I.2

योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध

Yogaś citta-vṛtti nirodhaḥ

When you stop identifying with your thoughts and the fluctuations of your mind, then there is Yoga.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Gmu6eV4VWSxtq098XmEs8?si=WzZR5silSO2o9GrIEliNDw

“I am aware that I am not my thoughts. I give myself the permission to step back from my thoughts. I am so much greater than my thoughts. I have the ability to choose my thoughts.”

Yoga Nidra is a powerful technique in which you learn to relax consciously. True relaxation is an experience far beyond what we think relaxation is, it is far more than simple sensory diversions like reading a book or watching TV. For absolute relaxation, you must remain aware. This is Yoga Nidra, the state of dynamic sleep.

Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. The term Yoga Nidra is derived from two Sanskrit words, yoga meaning union or one-pointed awareness, and Nidra which means sleep. But, in the practice, you are require to stay awake and not fall asleep. During the practice of Yoga Nidra, one appears to be asleep but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level of awareness. For this reason, Yoga Nidra is often referred to as psychic sleep or deep relaxation with inner awareness. In this threshold state between sleep and wakefulness, contact with the subconscious and unconscious dimensions occurs spontaneously.

In Yoga Nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. If the consciousness can be separated from external awareness and from sleep, it becomes very powerful and can be applied in many ways, for example, to develop the memory, increase knowledge and creativity as well as deep healing.

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra I.2

योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध

Yogaś citta-vṛtti nirodhaḥ

When you stop identifying with your thoughts and the fluctuations of your mind, then there is Yoga.

मैत्र्यदिषु बलानि

Maitri-adiṣu balāni

Through kindness, compassion and friendliness strength comes.

Inhale: LET, exhale: GO.

Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43kLU6BVZkxu1mCZdbSZoV?si=lGCbzOHoSu2qu55yDg4wlA

मैत्र्यदिषु बलानि

Maitri-adiṣu balāni

Through kindness, compassion and friendliness strength comes. 

Spotify Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43kLU6BVZkxu1mCZdbSZoV?si=VVXoODTDQDeF2v93L1yEuA

Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu

May all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts words and actions of my own life contribute to that happiness and freedom for all. 

I taught this fun asana class to raise funds for Paws R Us (SA).

If you do practice this class please consider donating to help them look after their rescued hounds. 

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Eb3Qu4AQgjtV0RSpX6yUK?si=KxmkpA2ZQCCgXYjtX3IvUA

Patanjali Yoga Sutra III.24

मैत्र्यदिषु बलानि

Maitri-adiṣu balāni

Through kindness, compassion and friendliness strength comes.

Today’s resolve is:

“I give myself the permission to let go. I allow myself to surrender completely. I let go of what is no longer serving me.” 

Yoga Nidra is a powerful technique in which you learn to relax consciously. True relaxation is an experience far beyond what we think relaxation is, it is far more than simple sensory diversions like reading a book or watching TV. For absolute relaxation, you must remain aware. This is Yoga Nidra, the state of dynamic sleep.

Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. The term Yoga Nidra is derived from two Sanskrit words, yoga meaning union or one-pointed awareness, and Nidra which means sleep. But, in the practice, you are require to stay awake and not fall asleep. During the practice of Yoga Nidra, one appears to be asleep but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level of awareness. For this reason, Yoga Nidra is often referred to as psychic sleep or deep relaxation with inner awareness. In this threshold state between sleep and wakefulness, contact with the subconscious and unconscious dimensions occurs spontaneously.

In Yoga Nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. If the consciousness can be separated from external awareness and from sleep, it becomes very powerful and can be applied in many ways, for example, to develop the memory, increase knowledge and creativity as well as deep healing.

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu

May all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute to that happiness and freedom for all.

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Eb3Qu4AQgjtV0RSpX6yUK?si=ZnwMTm-5QW6fkqjj9g9qGw

Blog on Compassion: https://www.vulayoga.com/post/how-compassion-changed-my-life