Satyananda Yoga™ is a
system of yoga developed by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his lineage, which
incorporates practices derived from ancient and traditional sources. Satyananda
Yoga™ uses practices in a traditional way, asanas (postures) to balance the
body and mind through the physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) to
work on the energy body (equated with Ki or Chi in other systems), and
meditation to calm and focus the mind. It also takes a broader outlook by
teaching and encouraging yogic lifestyles, not only for renunciates but also
for householders and lay practitioners.
To this end Satyananda
Yoga™ adopts the attitudes of Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga
(the path of heart and emotion), Karma Yoga (the path of service) and other
yogas, which enable the practitioner to frame all aspects of their lives in a
way, which is conducive to spiritual growth.
The Satyananda
approach incorporates the whole person, not just the body. There is an emphasis
on awareness and practitioners are encouraged to learn about all aspects of
their personality through Yoga. Change is a process that takes place naturally
as a consequence of regular practice with full awareness, rather than by
forcing the mind and body to the limit and beyond.
We have included descriptions of some common
yogas in this website, however, the list is by no means complete and it is
recommended to receive the advanced teachings from a competent master.
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