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Meditation doesn’t have to mean sitting in silence. Physical movement can also bring the mind to a place of stillness—and for some, it’s easier than hours on a cushion.…
Even when we are aware of our “busy–ness” to some degree, we feel unable to do much about it. We seem to have become human “doings” rather than human “beings”.
asanas and pranayama are needed to reach the goal of Raja Yoga (chitta vritti nirodaha).
By incorporating a meditative approach in your classes, you will help your students to go deeper in their practice.