by Tirtha Acharya | Mar 3, 2023 | Yoga
Certified Intermediate Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal
Learn the fundamentals of yoga asana teaching and become well-versed in the traditional yogic tradition to facilitate significant personal growth and change. Our Intermediate yoga teacher training is systematic and starts from the ground up. This method is helpful for those who want a deeper understanding of the practice, those who are dealing with an ailment, or those who have taken a break and want to get back into it.
Our 200 hours certified Yoga Teacher training falls under this category and we highly recommend you to join this course if you want to be a internationally certified yoga instructor.
About our Intermediate yoga instruction training at Nepal Yoga Home
Based on the ancient Indian gurukul system in which instructor and student live together, the Intermediate YTT intense residential training. You’ll be staying in a traditional Ashram and getting a lot of one-on-one time with our instructors and staff, who are deeply committed to the yogic way of life.
The extensive curriculum of our Intermediate TTC includes theory and practice. It is connected to an ancient teaching lineage handed down from guru to student over thousands of years. The Course is built on holy rituals every day in Asian culture.
What will you learn inherently?
Throughout this certified Intermediate yoga TTC course, you’ll lay the groundwork for a lifelong practice of self-discipline that fosters your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development and the ability to teach others with ease and assurance.
Nepal Yoga Home aims to develop prosperous yoga teachers who use their skills to bring peace to the world.
A genuine curiosity for knowledge and willingness to try new things are necessary; familiarity with yoga postures and philosophy is helpful but optional. Our certification is awarded to those who complete the programme successfully.
Pre-requisites for Intermediate yoga certification course
A familiarity with yoga fundamentals and tenets is beneficial but optional. To succeed in this course, you must have tremendous drive and self-control. Participants are expected to participate in all satsangs, lectures, and asana courses as they are integral to the programme’s success.
Principles of Nepal Yoga Home while participating in the Intermediate yoga teacher training
Since the lifestyle interferes with yoga practice, students should try to avoid eating or drinking anything containing meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking, or narcotics during the Intermediate type of yoga training. This is optional, but it benefits students to experience the most profound benefits of yoga.
All events need your presence to ensure that you attend all lessons. If students can follow the guidelines set out by the Nepal Yoga Home, they can complete integral lessons on theory or practice.
The Intermediate yoga teacher training provides a platform from which to share the transformative power of Yoga with the world. Gurus have created this intense curriculum to help people delve more deeply into Yoga. As a result, they become a conduit through which others may get the resources they need to start their process of self-improvement.
The intrinsic desire to tell others about what has meant so much to them has inspired many people to commit their lives to this route. Now, educators of all ages and walks of life are working tirelessly to make this a reality for their students all across the globe.
A continuing programme at the Nepal Yoga Home, the Intermediate yoga course requires participants to study for varying lengths. Individuals who need to commit to the centre may complete their training in the comfort of their homes.
More on the benefits of teaching yoga
There are many options for everyone interested in teaching, whether you are a student looking for a full-time position or a stay-at-home parent looking to make some extra money.
- Sharing the benefits of Intermediate yoga teacher training with students of all ages
- Delivering Yoga 101 lectures to the general population
- Having satsangs once a month
- Participating in community service and event planning
- Participating in the administration and organisation of classroom
- Get an in-depth understanding of Yoga during our transformative yoga teacher training.
If you want to go deeper into your yoga practice and learn how to teach others in a more organised and professional way, this Intermediate certified yoga training is for you. Anybody looking to develop as a yoga instructor or as a yogi themselves will find the training to be a rewarding experience.
This Intermediate yoga certification is the real deal for individuals hoping to make a living teaching yoga to others. In addition, you get support as you develop your distinctive approach to teaching yoga, which may pave the way to a rewarding professional life.
Others may find their long-awaited path to tranquilly and contentment here. Your time spent here will take you on a journey to the depths of your soul, where you will unearth previously unknown abilities and potential.
Get started on the path to self-discovery and change by immersing yourself in the soothing stillness of yoga. The Intermediate yoga teacher training programme at Nepal Yoga Home celebrates yoga’s core values and ideals. This course will help you become a certified yoga teacher and refine your yoga practice knowledge.
With our Intermediate TTC, you may learn the fundamentals of these practices from the start in a safe, supportive, and comfortable group environment. Attending a class might also help you get back into practice after an extended break or solidify your present method of operation.
These classes will help you incorporate yoga and meditation into your daily life by providing you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do so and discussing the health benefits of doing so. The yoga practises introduced gradually cover various topics, from the sun salutation (surya namaskar) through the 12 fundamental yoga postures to pranayama and relaxation methods.
Thus, this was all about what you can learn and expect with our teacher training programme. If you’re an experienced practitioner, our Intermediate yoga teacher training is a great way to take your practice to the next level by adding new challenges and lengthening the time spent in each pose. Get in touch with your inner self at Nepal Yoga Home by delving into the timeless teachings of yoga.
by Tirtha Acharya | Feb 14, 2023 | Yoga
Let’s Explore the 5 Best Naturopathy Treatments
Naturopathy is based on curing diseases naturally with five main natural factors (Sun, Water, Earth, Air, and Ether) without any drugs. Naturopathy states these five elements are sufficient to heal your disease. These five treatments can be categorized as follows:
Treatment by fire element (Sunlight):
Treatment by water element (Water or hydrotherapy)
Treatment by earth element (mud)
Treatment by air element (proper oxygen)
Treatment by Ether element
Treatment by fire Element:
One of the five components in this creation is fire/sun.
The Rigveda teaches how God can take on different forms and the different ways we can worship the Sun God.
According to an ancient tradition, the sun not only provides light but also intelligence and long life.
Rigvedic prayers for the sun include the following: “May the sun, which illuminates the world, grant me wisdom and long life.”
“May the Sun keep our wealth and people safe during the day.”
“I salute you, O sun God, who grants peace and annihilates all illnesses.
Dear Sun God! Give me fame and excellent health.”
The phrase “Sun is the eye of God” is found in the Yajurvda.
The sun is a crucial component in the treatment of physical illnesses.
This completes the other requirements (ether, air, water, and earth).
In addition to humans, the sun also nourishes plants and animals.
Wherever it goes, it makes the planet and spaces more beautiful.
Loss of the Sun element causes the body to become lifeless and prone to various illnesses, including lethargy, gout, constipation, paralysis, lack of appetite, colds, and the need for excessive sleep, among others.
Urine turns yellow, and the mouth taste gets bitter.
The individual gets agitated and irritated.
All of the body’s tissues are dry, and the person is thirsty.
According to Vedic Astrology, the solar system consists-
Sun
Moon (consists of silver color)
Mars: It is red like copper.
Mercury: It is green.
Jupiter: It is in golden color.
Venus: It is indigo.
Saturn: It is dark blue.
Rahu: It is black.
Ketu: It is light blue.
All these planets go around the sun, thus these colors get mixed. So the sunlight has seven colors- Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
There are various ways of treating diseases with sun elements according to the diseases. One of the common and easiest methods is to sunbath before 10 am for about 15 to 30 minutes every day. In some countries, sunrise is late so a sunbath can be done between Sunrise till four hours. While sunbath, you need to cover your face. Expose your affected body part, navel, and another part as far as possible.
Treatment by water Element
Vedas and other ancient texts have praised the good qualities of water and its curative properties in many couplets.
Some of them are as follows:
“God has decreed that water is the best medicine.”
“Drinking water makes life more enjoyable and helps to cool the body down.”
“Water is a remedy.”
“Diseases are fought by water.”
“It eliminates all illnesses.”
As a result, it will also treat your illnesses.
“O God! May divinely infused water comfort us, be available to us for drinking, eradicate all illnesses, and keep us free from the worry of getting sick.
“Oh God, may all the sins, betrayals, abuses, and lies that I have committed be washed away by the water.”
“Water purifies the body, truth purifies the intellect, learning and austerity purify the soul, and intelligence purifies knowledge.”
There are various ways of treating diseases with water like – ordinary bath, dry fiction bath, cold fiction baths, baths in rainwater, continuation bath, hip bath, hot hip bath, sitz bath, spinal baths, hot spinal baths, eye baths, wet bandage, etc.
Regularly taking a bath is the simplest technique to treat your illnesses.
Bathing shouldn’t be done with soap.
The pores are blocked by the tiny soap particles that are accumulated there.
Additionally, the soap’s chemical components are bad for the skin.
Treatment by earth Element
The earth is one of the nine planets. Vedas treat the earth as a mother while the sky as a father. In Chandogya Upanisad it is written: “Earth is the essence of all other elements- Ether, air Sun and Water.”
Virtues of Earth:
Removes all types of bad smells.
Has the power to check heat as well as cold.
Has the power to purify water.
Ability to dissolve other matters.
Power to suck poison.
Absorbs all types of elements and minerals.
Capacity to produce food for living beings on earth.
Has the power to check the flow of water.
Absorbs the heat of the fire and quietens it. Thus it can extinguish the fire.
Earth has a unique power to cure diseases because it has the greatest amount of chemical combinations in it.
There are various types of the earth with unique features to heal diseases. They are- black earth, red earth, yellow earth, white earth, sajji earth, Armani earth, sand, etc. There are various methods to treat diseases on earth. Some of them are as follows-
- Bath with wet or dry earth
- Dry earth bath
III. Mud Bath
- Bandage hot bath, etc.
For maintaining normal health walking bare feet on the earth at least half an hour regularly is very important. The earth can be a garden, playground, paddy field, etc.
Treatment by air Element:
Out of five elements air is the second element which is essential for life. If there is not proper airflow in the body, it suffers from many types of diseases. And all the diseases can be removed with the proper oxygen in the body. In Rigveda, it is written,
“Let the air bring calm to our hearts.
We are happy as air passes us by.
It prolongs our lives.”
O air, you have an infinite supply of ‘Amrit’ at home.
Give us a little of it so we can live a long time.”
There are many ways to heal diseases with the air element. Some simplest ways to heal by air element are-
- Whenever you have free time take a long and deep breath. Do it at least for 10 minutes in the morning. Feel the movement of breath from nostrils to abdomen and abdomen to nostril.
- Your body should not be wrapped up in clothes all the time. This may make the pores inactive which creates diseases like heart problems, constipation, diabetes, and other illness.
III. Morning walk and air bath are very good. Breathe deeply while walking. One should feel the pleasure of walking in the fresh air.
- The place where you live should pass fresh air.
- There are various types of pranayama for healing diseases and keeping your body healthy.
Treatment by ether Element
Of the five elements, ether is the most potent.
It has no form, no shape, and cannot be broken. According to Mahatma Gandhi, the ether element is the “King of Health” and mastering it is comparable to understanding the secret of God. We will be free from all illnesses the more we use this wonderful substance. You will truly become healthy when you establish a proper connection with the boundless ether element. We are surrounded by and contain ether. Between skin abrasions, ether is present. There is ether in an empty stomach. Overeating is bad since it depletes the body’s ether element.
For treating diseases with ether element fast is observed. There are various types of fasting:
- Morning Fast
- Evening Fast
- Whole day and night fast
- Fast by taking only one thing at one time
- Fast on water
- Fast on Juices
- Fast on Vegetable and fruits
- Fast on milk
- Fast on buttermilk
- Complete fast
- Weekly fast
- Short fast
- Long fast etc.
Aims, Objectives, and Area of Naturopathy
Naturopathy is not merely the natural healing method but also the proper way of life to be in sync with nature. It is the art of living as nature wants for you. It directs the right direction of your life. When you attain the right direction in life, you will become happy and healthy. This will activate your connection with natural elements of existence. If you ignore the importance of these elements you can never attain real health. The habits which bring diseases into your life can be changed with naturopathy. Besides, naturopathy has the following objectives:
1) To develop awareness about the needs and importance of holistic health
Health is the most important treasure in human life. Everything in the world becomes miserable if you lose your health. The first happiness of your life is perfect health. The four main goals of life Dharma (virtue), Artha (wealth), Kama (Luxury and sensual pleasure), and Mokshya (Liberation) can be attained only you can if you have good health.
2) To convey the greatness of properly digestible food-
The aim of food is to satiate hunger and nourish the body. A properly nourished body can ameliorate all the dimensions of life- physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual. There are three types of food- Sattvik (connected to knowledge, light, and divine nature), Rajasik (connected to passionate nature), and Tamasik (connected to ignorance and darkness). To attain health and divine qualities in life Sattvik food is suggested. But Rajasik and Tamasik food gives you diseases and suffering. For better digestion, you need a peaceful, silent, and happy mind when eating. Similarly, you need to chew well while eating and be mindful of eating rather than talking to others or being busy with some other task. Raw (uncooked) food; lively and fresh food; and food rich in fiber are very good food for digestion.
3) To build healthy habits
The main cause of the disease is unhealthy habits. From children to aged people take alcoholic drinks, smoking, tobacco, tea, coffee, etc. even though they know that is unhealthy. There must be control over the habits of being angry, greedy jealous, hatred, etc. However natural habits like hunger, thrust, sleep, excretion, sneezing, belching, etc. should not be stopped. Some unhealthy habits are- taking food without getting hungry or less hungry, taking heavy food, lack of exercise, going late to bed, waking up late, etc. Once you give up these habits you will be healthy, diseases start healing.
4) To develop a positive attitude
Developing a positive attitude makes life peaceful, stress-free, happy, healthy, and harmonious. A negative mindset brings violence, fear, hatred, affliction, etc. These negative emotions have adverse effects on life. The emotion of fear loss the hydrochloric acid which causes indigestion and eventually leads to acidity problems. It is the duty of naturopaths to suggest to patients about lifestyle, food, the right way of living, etc.
5) To avoid diseases
The simple cause of diseases is low immunity power. Good immunity helps to activate the vital force. For this yoga, a pure environment, the right food, lifestyle, meditation, good habits, etc. are required. When the life force is proficient and strong, five natural elements ether, air, fire, water, and earth start receiving energy. At this stage, you will not suffer even living in an impure environment.
6) Refreshment and re-installment
By natural therapy, the body and mind of a patient can be refreshed and re-installed. A patient can be invigorated and re-vitalized once more. The body which was weakened due to diseases and the mind which was disappointed, depressed, and sad can be rejuvenated. When a patient understands the art of healing the body through naturopathy, he will never have to fall into the path of the disease again. He will come out from the web of diseases and help other as well to release for it.
7) To develop mental health
By following the path of naturopathy one can rehabilitate body and mind. After that, his mental strength will power, and his confidence level also will develop. His self-confidence will also increase with the feeling that he has liberated himself from the trap of diseases. This type of attitude develops mental health and one can live a happy and blissful life.
8) To heal all types of diseases
There are various methods of healing diseases in naturopathy like- air therapy, food therapy, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, mud therapy, fasting therapy, color therapy, magnetic therapy, etc. With these therapies, all types of intense and chronic diseases can be healed.
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by Tirtha Acharya | Feb 14, 2023 | Yoga
What is Singing bowl?
Both bell metals and crystal can be used to create singing bowls, which are then played with a mallet by sailing it around the bowl. Westerners frequently refer to them as Tibetan Singing Bowls or Himalayan Singing Bowls to distinguish them from similar bowls made in other regions.
However, the tradition of using such bowls can be traced back to China. For centuries, Buddhist and Taoist meditators have benefited from listening to the soothing sound of a Tibetan Singing Bowl. They knew the benefits and ways of how to heal by singing bowl.
These healing bowls can be used for a variety of purposes, and are typically crafted from an alloy of metals. A single singing bowl may contain anywhere from five to seven different metals. Size, shape, and design options for singing bowls are just as varied as those for any other type of bowl.
It has been found that the tones and pitches of various singing bowls can correspond to the seven major energy centers, or chakras. It’s possible that this is too much information to take in when first starting to learn about singing bowls.
How singing bowls work?
Singing bowls can be played solo or in a group for a relaxing sound bath.
Vibrations are produced when a singing bowl is rubbed or struck. The sound and sensation of the singing bowl come from these vibrations, his is how to heal by singing bowl. The friction created by your continued rubbing of the bowl’s rim sustains the noise indefinitely. There is a name for this phenomenon: resonance.
When look for ways about This is how to heal by singing bowl, a term “resonance” come into effect. This refers to the continued playback of a note after the player has stopped striking the singing bowl with the mallet.
Do Singing Bowls Actually Have Any Real-World Effects?
There is a great deal of conflicting data about how to heal by singing bowl when looking into the physical effects of singing bowls from a scientific perspective. The healing effects of singing bowls have been widely reported, but scientific evidence that they actually work is lacking.
The vibrations emitted from a singing bowl can have a wide range of psychological, physiological, and even spiritual effects. Aside from its potential as a complementary or alternative treatment for a wide range of physical and mental health issues, sound therapy can also be a wonderful way to relax and unwind during times of meditation or yoga.
Hearing the gong and Tibetan singing bowls together induces a state of deep relaxation by balancing and calming the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Stress of all kinds is reduced, and harmful substances are flushed out of the body. This is one of the ways of how to heal by singing bowl.
After receiving sound therapy, one may feel a sense of emotional calm and mental clarity as a result of the singing bowls’ vibrational effects.
To know about how to heal by singing bowl, you should know that there are many applications beyond meditation, including promoting a state of deep relaxation and muscle regeneration, alleviating pain in the joints, muscles, and shoulders, relieving pain associated with sciatica, the digestive system, headaches, migraines, and spine injuries, and enhancing circulation, releasing tensions or blockages, opening energy flow, and flushing toxins from the body.
In how to heal by singing bowl concept, the ability to focus and overcome mental and emotional blocks is enhanced by the soothing sounds of Tibetan bowls and the gong. The soothing vibrations of the sound can help ease any mental or emotional suffering.
The distinctive tones of Tibetan singing bowls are used to treat hypertension, asthma, renew adrenal gland function, open and stabilize the meridians, and enhance the brain’s synaptic responses. They boost immunity and help children with hyperactive disorders.
5 benefits of using a singing bowl:
The study’s objective was to ascertain if high-intensity or low-frequency mixes of singing bowls, gongs, and bells might induce a state of deep relaxation and a heightened state of well-being in listeners.
Sixty adults, both men and women, participated in the study, and their health was compared before and after they meditated.
Before and after meditation, participants filled out questionnaires measuring their mood and mental health using the Profile of Mood States, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale.
People laid on yoga mats while instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, ting-shas (little cymbals), dorges (bells), didgeridoos, and other small bells were played.
Individuals had their heads resting close to a collection of singing bowls, which produced the bulk of the soothing tones.
When comparing the subjects’ states before and after meditation, the researchers noticed a marked shift. Participants reported less stress, less anger, less exhaustion, and less depression. All age groups from 40 to 59 reported less physical pain.
Although the exact reason for this phenomenon is unknown, scientists believe that listening to these noises causes the brain to produce theta and beta waves, which in turn induce profound feelings of relaxation.
- One may say that they are unwinding.
- They produce peaceful brain waves.
- Potential pain relief.
- The state of one’s mind may improve with their use.
- They can improve people’s health in general.
Even while it may sound too good to be true, Goldsby’s study found that participants’ spiritual well-being actually improved significantly by the end of the research.
As the authors put it, “Tibetan singing bowl mediation may be a practical low-cost, reduced intervention for lowering feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression and promoting spiritual well-being.”
Singing Bowls in Healing and Meditation
A large portion of sound healing, also known as sound bowl healing, is played by singing bowls. Singing bowls are typically placed close to a person’s chakra during sound therapy sessions. The bowl could alternatively be placed on top of the patient at the discretion of the practitioner.
The therapist will use the bowl’s resonant harmonic vibrations to bring about harmony and calm in the patient. Practitioners may utilize singing bowls of varying sizes to stimulate a person’s chakras, depending on the practitioner’s intuition and the nature of the session.
Buddhist meditation often makes use of singing bowls as a technique of how to heal by singing bowl that induces a deep meditative state. When played in advance of meditation, the singing bowl helps the brain tune in to the bowl’s unique frequency signature, which aids in concentration and relaxation.
Conclusion:
In this fast-paced, hectic world, it might be difficult to slow down long enough to relax. Achieving calmness within, better physical health, and less stress are just a few of the many benefits you can get from regular meditation practise. It is up to you to find the method of how to heal by singing bowl and meditation that best suits your needs from among the many available.
Singing bowls are a great alternative among the many musical instruments that can be used to enhance the meditative experience. To help you focus during meditation, try using a singing bowl.
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by Tirtha Acharya | Feb 5, 2023 | Yoga
Singing Bowl Massage
You can enter a deep state of meditation and regain your inner peace and tranquilly by using the special singing bowl massage, which produce a wide range of sounds that are harmonious and calming. These sounds touch specific vibrational frequencies in our body, mind, and emotions, which in turn causes you to enter this state.
What to Expect?
When you visit a massage therapist for the first time, they will perform a comprehensive health assessment on you in order to get a better sense of how you are doing overall. Chimes are played on Himalayan singing bowls, and then the bowls are placed on various parts of the body. This helps to encourage the free passage of life force energy. The singing bowl massage makes use of long, smooth strokes while applying firm pressure in order to maximise the relaxing benefits of the vibration.
How it Works?
With water making up over 70-80% of the human body, the singing bowl massage vibrations create patterns at a specific frequency that resonate deeply within us, allowing for a profound contemplative and tranquil state of mind. The energy released through this modality of treatment helps alleviate emotional and mental strains such as tension, pain, and sadness.
By resonating at the same frequency as the “AUM” or “OM” chants, your brain will begin to synchronise with them, resulting in a decrease in your breathing rate and heart rate.
Women who are expecting a child, those with thrombosis or other significant vascular illnesses, and those who have pacemakers should avoid receiving this type of massage due to the potential for negative side effects.
The Benefits
If you’re looking for a more profound sensation of well-being than what you’d get from the in-house singing bowl massage services at most boutique hotels, go no further. Himalayan singing bowl massage has many advantages, including the following:
- Relax and fall asleep quickly.
- Practice deep meditation by:
- Refresh your weary frame.
- Maintain a healthy equilibrium between your chakras.
- Lessen the sting of anguish and the depths of despair
- Gain focus and clarity of thought
- Himalayan Singing Bowls and Their Various Applications
Despite singing bowl massage storied history of use, only a small number of scientific research have investigated its purported advantages. Although some claim the bowls help them unwind, others find no such benefit.
Uses for singing bowl therapy include
Some studies have shown that singing bowl massage might help relieve stress and anxiety.
Since singing bowl therapy has been associated with lessened anxiety and tension, it may be useful for better sleep. This hypothesis needs to be tested in larger studies.
According to preliminary research published in 2014 in the American Journal of Health Promotion, listening to singing bowls for 12 minutes prior to beginning a directed relaxation session can help reduce blood pressure. A larger decrease in systolic blood pressure and heart rate was observed during the session compared to when there was no background noise.
One study found a correlation between singing bowl massage and increased positivity, suggesting that this technique could be an inexpensive means of alleviating depressive symptoms.
The singing bowl massage have been credited with a variety of health benefits, including a purported ability to alter one’s brainwave state and perk up one’s immune system.
One study examining persistent spinal pain indicated that patients treated with singing bowl therapy had significant reductions in pain intensity and stress levels.
The study’s authors, however, determined that the effectiveness of singing bowl therapy for pain alleviation could not be substantiated because the same benefits were shown with placebo treatment.
Many advocates say that the singing bowl’s vibrations can “harmonise” the cells and “balance the body’s energy system,” leading to positive physiological effects.
Some people also utilise the bowls in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques, like as meditation and deep breathing, to maximise their effectiveness.
Risks and Side Effects
Although there hasn’t been a tonne of study into the hazards and negative effects of utilising singing bowl massage, it’s generally accepted as a safe practise. The following groups of people may want to steer clear of singing bowl therapy:
- Some people say they get headaches from the singing bowls because of the loudness and vibrations they generate.
- Pregnant Woman: Because of the lack of information about the effects on pregnancy, you may wish to avoid this therapy if you are presently expecting.
- Suffer from epilepsy; loud noises and vibrations can sometimes cause attacks.
Do Singing Bowls Work?
While singing bowl massage are frequently employed in these contexts, more study is required to ascertain the extent of their efficacy. Even though their advocates claim certain advantages, it does not necessarily indicate that they are true. Some of the assertions lack sufficient supporting evidence.
Final Thoughts
Because Himalayan singing bowl massage is a form of complementary and alternative medicine, it follows its own protocols, and the effects may vary depending on the individual receiving the treatment. This is something you might enjoy if you’re the adventurous sort.
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by Tirtha Acharya | Jan 30, 2023 | Yoga
Enlightenment
The term “Enlightenment” has been described in various ways. It is the complete awakening of human consciousness. We do various physical and mental activities mechanically. It means you don’t use your consciousness on it. Application of consciousness means whatever you do physically- be mindful of it; whatever you think- be aware of it. With such practice, you tend to be fully awakened. The fully awakened stage is known as Enlightenment.
Views on Enlightenment by some thinkers
There are some philosophers and Lord Buddha to describe Enlightenment. Immanuel Kant’s opening paragraph of the essay “What Is Enlightenment?” is a much-cited definition of a lack of enlightenment as one’s incapability to think for oneself not due to his/her lack of intelligence, but rather to lack daring. “Enlightenment is human’s development from his self-sustained immaturity.” Immaturity is merely the renunciation of our intellect to the influence of others. Kant states Enlightenment is the moment when a person is going to use their own intelligence, without exposing himself to any influence. This an individual should cast off his immaturity but that man as a rational being.
What is the relationship between enlightenment and modernity?
Modernity is not a period of time. It is a mindset, an ideology, by which is meant simply “a medium of connecting to present truth; a willful decision taken by a person; in the final moment, a manner of thoughts and emotions; a way, too, of taking actions and behaving that at one and the same time denotes a linkage of belonging and delivers itself as a project”.
Modernity is a consciousness of the break of the contemporary or present— or put differently, a consciousness of its momentary feature. But it is not only consciousness. Rather, above all, modernity is the attitude that awakens the endeavor to capture something eternal within the ephemeral. In other words- modernity is to realize the importance or necessity of the qualities of the present, to cancel those that despise the present.
His goal is to extract from fashion the poetry that exists within its historical envelope, to separate the everlasting from the fleeting. Charles Baudelaire, “Modernity”, in The Painter of Modern Life, trans. P. E. Charvet.
Modernity is also an association that one sets up with oneself, not just with the present.
It implies the development of a complicated and challenging correlation with oneself in which man intends to invent himself rather than “discover himself, his secrets, and his hidden truth;” in Baudelaire’s words, it entails dandysme.
Such modernity “does not liberate man in his own being”; rather, it forces him to confront the task of generating himself.
Four stages of Enlightenment in Buddhism
The four stages of enlightenment in Buddhism and Theravada. They are four progressive stages culminating in the highest awakening. This fully awakened stage is also known as Buddha, Bodhi, or Arahant. The most ancient Buddhist texts represent the Buddha as denoting people who are at one of four phases as a noble man (ariya-puggala) and the society of such persons as the noble sangha (ariya-sangha).
The schooling of the four phases of awakening is a principal section of the initial Buddhist schools, comprising the Theravada school of Buddhism, which still outlives.
Sotāpanna (stream-enterer)
The first stage of enlightenment is Sotāpanna (stream-enterer). This is said to achieve an intuitive understanding of the dharma, this wisdom is known as the right view (sammā diṭṭhi) and has steadfast trust in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. These three are taken to be the triple refuge, also the objects of recollection. The sotapanna is “opened the eye of the Dhamma” (dhammacakka), since this is the stage to realize whatever begins will cease (impermanence). The conviction in the true dharma would be unwavering.
In this stage, the goal is seen. This is the first glimpse of the unconditioned element, the asankhata, in the moment of the fulfillment of their path (magga-phala). The sotapanna “may affirm this about himself: ‘Hell is terminated; animal wombs are done; the state of the hungry shades is no more; conditions of scarcity, hardship, the bad bourns are over! I am a stream-winner, firm, never again destined for states of affliction, traveled for self-awakening!’ Now there are, at maximum only seven more lives before attaining final enlightenment (nibbana).
Theravada Buddhism states in the period of 5000 years after the parinirvana (leaving of the physical body of the enlightened one) of Buddha, we can nevertheless attain Sotāpanna or even Arhat through practicing Satipatthana, which is the only way out. In this stage, the three fetters have abandoned- self view (existence of I), clinging to rites and rituals, and skeptical doubt. Six defilements are also abandoned- Envy, Jealousy, Hypocrisy, Fraud, Denigration, and Domineering.
Sakṛdāgāmin (once-returner)
This is the second stage of enlightenment. In Buddhism, it means “returning once” on this earth, which is a partially enlightened person, who has cut off the first three chains with which the ordinary mind is bound and significantly weakened the fourth and fifth. When this stage is achieved- will be reborn into the sphere of the senses at most once more. The three fetters are abandoned in the first stage. The second stage of enlightenment (Sakadagami) significantly weakens the chains of two more fetters:
Kāma-rāga ( Sensuous craving) and
Byāpāda (Ill-will)
Thus, the Sakadagamin still has comparatively sensuous desires and ill will. His mind is very pure. Thoughts associated with craving, hatred, and illusion do not occur often, and when they do, do not become compulsive.
Anāgāmi (non-returner)
This is the third stage of enlightenment or also known as the partial enlightened stage. Once this stage is reached, one will not have a rebirth in this realm of senses. If there is a bit of desire, then one will be born in Brahmalok (Cosmic universe or pure abode) for one or two lives. After that, he will attain a fully enlightened stage. He is completely free from sensuous desire and ill will. If there is some divine desire then have to take birth in Cosmic Universe. An Anāgāmi has cut off the five fetters.
The rest five superior fetters from which an anāgāmi is not yet free are:
Craving for fine-material existence (rūparāga)
Craving for immaterial existence (arūparāga)
Conceit or pride (māna)
Restlessness (Sanskrit: auddhatya; Pali: uddhacca)
Ignorance (Sanskrit: avidyā; Pali: avijjā)
When he is reborn in the Higher Abodes, one of the five following situations may happen-
He will realize arhatship instantly after rebirth or within the first half of his life in the Higher Abodes.
He will achieve arhatship within the latter half of his life in the Higher Abodes or at the time of demise
He exercises himself to the level of getting arhatship.
He does not exercise himself and yet reaches arhatship.
He navigates the five heavens of the Higher Abodes in order from lowest to highest before achieving arhatship. So also known as “one who traverses up-stream to the supreme gods.
Arahant
The Sanskrit word arhat अर्हत् (Pāḷi arahant अरहन्त्) is a present participle derived from the verbal root √arh “to deserve”,cf. arha ” warranting, deserving”; arhaṇa “having a right, being permitted “; arhita (past participle) “adored, worshipped”. This term is available in the Ṛgveda with the meaning of “deserving”.
An arhat enjoys complete freedom from the ten fetters- five are as mentioned earlier and the rest five are as follows-
i. Attachment to the four meditative absorptions, which have the form (rupa jhana)
ii. Attachment to the four formless absorptions (ārupa jhana)
iii. Conceit
iv. Restlessness
v. Ignorance
Arahant is one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved Nirvana and is liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth. Theravada Buddhists view it as “moving beyond the territory of personal freedom to unify the Bodhisattva organization in their own style “. This is the state of perfection and or the final level of enlightenment. This is also known as the completely awakened state.
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by Tirtha Acharya | Jan 26, 2023 | Yoga
What is Yoga Therapy?
Therapeutic yoga, often known as yoga therapy, is a branch of alternative medicine that makes use of yoga techniques to promote holistic well-being.
While it’s true that yoga has been shown to reduce stress, there are really a number of mental health issues that can be helped through yoga therapy. That makes it flexible enough to be used in tandem with other therapeutic approaches.
Therapeutic yoga makes use of many techniques and practices to aid the body in healing from injuries, aches, and pains. The purpose is to relax the body and mind and to get rid of any distressing feelings.
There is less of an emphasis on dynamic sequences and more on holding still, dramatic positions. These postures are designed to strengthen and stretch particular muscle groups and connective tissues for long-term health benefits and improved well-being.
Therapeutic practices like yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and guided imagery are used in yoga therapy to aid in healing both the mind and the body.
Integrating one’s body, mind, and soul is a goal of yoga therapy, which is why this practise takes a holistic approach.
Yoga as a therapeutic practice has evolved to include not only physical but also psychological elements.
The yoga therapy can serve a preventative, curative, or palliative function, depending on the patient’s condition.
Therapeutic yoga is meant to be a liberating experience that improves one’s sense of well-being as a whole.
What Are Some Common Yoga Therapy Concerns?
The field of yoga therapy is rapidly expanding, and its effectiveness has recently been highlighted by scientific research.
Its primary function is in the treatment of mental and physical illness, but it also has preventative and maintenance applications for the user.
The efficacy of yoga therapy in the treatment of mood disorders like depression and anxiety is widely established.
Yoga therapy offers promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia, according to a meta-analysis reported in the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. Yoga therapists, meantime, have started tailoring their practices to the needs of autistic young.
Yoga instructor Louise Goldberg published Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs in 2013, and it has quickly become a standard reference for practitioners at all levels in the field.
Yoga therapy is also showing promise as a method of dealing with substance dependence, according to a 2012 article published in Social Work Today magazine
Those in the mental health field will tell you that yoga helps strengthen your body and mind in ways that counteract the effects of addiction.
As GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) levels are statistically low in those who experience substance misuse, anxiety, and depression, it is significant that yoga has been found to increase GABA levels.
Yoga therapy is used to treat a wide variety of physical health problems because of its emphasis on the connection between the mind and the body.
It has been used to successfully treat a variety of illnesses, including back pain, heart disease, asthma, chronic tiredness, hypertension, MS, and chemotherapy-related exhaustion.
Yoga therapy- its methods, and their efficacy:
In its therapeutic context, yoga takes several forms.
Yoga practices are increasingly being used by medical professionals to heal patients. Yoga therapy may resemble exercise therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or even physiotherapy
Yoga therapy sessions are often conducted in one-on-one or small group settings, as opposed to a typical yoga class.
Yoga therapy sessions are often conducted in one-on-one or small group settings, as opposed to a typical yoga class.
Both primary and secondary conditions can benefit from yoga therapy, and it can be used in conjunction with other treatments for optimal results. Everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from the wide variety of yoga techniques.
Yoga therapy may help with issues like stress, depression, poor eating habits, and inefficient body systems.
Anxiety and yoga therapy were both the subject of a 2011 qualitative study published in Inkanyiso: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The results showed that yoga therapy not only successfully lowered individuals’ anxiety but also improved their physique, relaxation, and mindfulness
How Will You Benefit from Yoga Therapy?
A first evaluation is performed by the therapist whenever a client decides to begin yoga therapy. These objectives will be achieved through this evaluation:
Recognize health issues
determine the patient’s current level of health and physical fitnes.
This initial consultation will set the treatment plan, frequency of visits, and appointment times. These elements are likely to be incorporated into future therapy sessions:
Pranayama (Breathing Exercises) The therapist will lead the patient through a series of breathing exercises, from deep, calming breaths to short, energetic ones.
Asanas, or physical postures, are taught by a therapist to help a patient with a variety of physical issues. In order to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and sleeplessness, “Legs Up the Wall” is one common therapeutic yoga posture. The individual in this position is lying on their back with their legs propped up against a wall.
Asana (Yoga Posture) Meditation: The goal of meditation while in Asana is to calm the mind and bring about awareness.
Through the use of guided imagery, yoga therapists can help relax their clients’ bodies and minds.
Conclusion:
Discovering a means to make yoga a regular part of your life is crucial. Yoga therapists typically provide patients advice on how to put their newfound skills to work once they return to their own homes.
Knowing that there is a wide variety of yoga therapists available is crucial before making a selection. It includes psychotherapists, psychologists, and physical therapists in addition to yoga instructors, yogis, and gurus.
The Yoga Journal website advises users to ask around for advice on good yoga studios.
The most important factor is finding a therapist with whom you can form a productive working connection and who has a good background in the field.
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