Knowledge of Practice - A yoga journey class with Mousumi

Knowledge of Practice

First step towards gaining knowledge (jnana) of yoga is to gain knowledge of the practice we are going to embark in.

स तु दीघर्काल नैरन्तयर् सत्कारा असेिवतो दृढभूिमः

Practice/ abhyasa becomes fully grounded when well attended to for a long time, without break and in all earnestness. Yoga Sutra Patanjali 1.14

Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that living beings are instruments. (11.33)िनिमत्तमात्रं भव सव्यसािचन् |

Therefore, we need to take care of the instrument blessed by the Supreme Power that we believe in. With practice we will gain knowledge of how to take care of this blessed instrument, opening ourselves to various experiences that is bestowed upon us.

What to expect Grounding ourselves to ac5vate the vortex of energy at the root of our body through chan5ng mantras, pranayama (breathing techniques), asanas (postures) in vinyasa flows and meditation. Our intention is to gain knowledge of ourselves, to be firm in our resolves to practice with full earnestness preparing ourselves to what this blessed life brings upon us t.

What to bring to class Essentials: Yoga mat Optional: Yoga bricks/blocks, straps, blankets, cushions and bolsters.

Who is this class for: This class is for everyone at all levels as we are going to use lots of supports and options.

Knowledge of Practice

Date: Saturday, 2nd November, 2024 Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Level All levels