Yoga is a path of spiritual enquiry awakened by the earnest desire
for a deeper and fuller understanding of human life.Yoga signifies functional
integration at the highest level of Spiritual -Psycho-Somatic development
enduring not only physical health but also the well being of the senses, the
mind and the soul. Conceived by the great sages in their quest for self
realization, it has come to be recognized during its long travels from the
hermitage to the cities, as the science of man, a philosophy of life, a code of
conduct and attitude and on approach as well as on art of living which is
capable not only of ensuring physical well being, mental peace, harmony
and moral elevation but also spiritual uplifts of man. The approach, which
yoga advocates has three main components ,first the practical discipline,
second the regulation of diet and those of daily habits, third the changes in
one's attitude, behaviour and life style. Yoga has an eightfold path in
stepwise and stage-wise.
These are
Yama - Conditional yoga behaviour, personal and social
Niyama - Attitude sublimate to yoga norms
Asana - Discipline of the physical body
Pranayama - Control over bio energy through respiratory actions.
Pathyahara - Withdrawal of the senses inwards through abstraction
Dharana - Concentration
Dhyana - Meditation
Samadhi - Tran consciousness
The first five which hold on the psychosomatic approach are
referred as Hata Yoga, while the latter three which directly affect the psyche
are known as Raja yoga which is regarded as the highest of all Yoga
MEDITATION-
Conceived by the great sages in their quest for self realization, it
has come to be recognized during its long travels from the hermitage to the
cities, as the science of man, a philosophy of life, a code of conduct and
attitude and on approach as well as on art of living which is capable not only
of ensuring physical well being, mental peace, harmony and moral elevation
but also spiritual uplifts of man. Here arises the meditation which is the
devotion of our self to the utmost power in the universe. This meditation,
intensives and guides students on this mystical journey toward God, helping
us move beyond our own limitations and reach the goal, also expresses
great love and reverence for community.