Quizzes of Mark Purser RSSThu, 25 Nov 2021 00:26:20 GMTIn the system of Yogic Meditation, we utlilise the poignant philosophy from Samkyha, Vedanta & Tantra, as well as a series of very specific meditation techniques, most of them derived from the Tantric system. Tantric Meditation practices are designed to be accessible for all people, at most stages of life - tantric techniques are characterised by having clear instructions, offering a ''staged" approach, with various levels developing in complexity as the student becomes more familiar with the technique. 

]]>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:26:20 GMTYoga Nidra refers to both the experience or state of yoga nidra and the technique or sequence that will get you there.  Yoga Nidra means ‘Yogic Sleep’ and is both a practice of meditation & deep relaxation. It is a guided practice with we are taken through a series of stages which bring us into a state of deep rest, what is sometimes called the ‘hypnagogic state’ in which our brain activity slows right down become truly embodied within the momentary experience. Yoga Nidra is the perfect practice for busy modern people with busy minds living busy modern lives - it is in so many ways the antidote the the cacophony of modern life. Yoga Nidra is deeply relaxing, but it is so much more than relaxation, once we are in our ‘nidra’ or hypnagogic state, we are able to connect and work with our subconscious mind - in this capacity yoga nidra, practiced correctly & regularly is a potent system to resolve trauma and change behaviour. Yoga Nidra has a strong base of clinical evidence, demonstrating it’s effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of PTSD, anxiety disorders and supporting the deep physical healing from diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders and heart. 

]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:38:53 GMTThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the core text of the Yogic Meditation or Raj Yoga tradition. The Yoga Sutra are presented as a codified instruction manual with a step by step guide to attaining enlightenment. Refer to pages 25-30 of the course manual.

]]>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:23:15 GMTIn Yogic Meditation we describe Breathwork as Pranayama essentially any practice that  aligns Breath + Awareness would be considered Breathwork in the tradition of Yogic Meditation.

]]>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:44:23 GMTThe Yoga Tradition offers a sophisticated and powerful system for understanding and developing the human mind. Based in the systems of Tantra & Samkyha as well as reflecting the western approach of psychotherapy Yogic Psychology is presents the model of the human condition and a theoretical construct that can be used to navigate and manage it. Read Page 9-21 in the manual.

]]>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:22:26 GMTIntro Quiz on the basics of Yogic Meditation. Read the manual page 4-8.

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