Bally Chohan Yoga
In
Hindu philosophy, Yoga (also Raja Yoga to distinguish it from later schools) is
the name o
one of the six orthodox philosophical schools. Though brief, theYoga Sutras are an enormously influential work on yoga philosophy and practice.Patañjali
fills each sutra with his experiential intelligence, stretching it like a
thread (sūtra), and weaving it into a garland of pearls of wisdom to flavourand savour by those who love and live in yoga.The Sutras are built on a
foundation of Samkhya philosophy and also exhibit the influence of Upanishadic,
Buddhist and Jain thought. Karel Werner writes that "Patanjali's system is
unthinkable without Buddhism. As far as its terminology goes there is much in
the Yoga Sutras that reminds us of Buddhist formulations from the Pāli Canon
and even more so from the Sarvāstivāda Abhidharma and from Sautrāntika."
Robert Thurman writes that Patanjali was influenced by the success of the
Buddhist monastic system to formulate his own matrix for the version of thought
he considered orthodox. The five yamas or the constraints of the YogaSutras of Patanjali bear an uncanny resemblance to the five major vows of
Jainism, indicating influence of Jainism. This mutual influence between the
Yoga philosophy and Jainism is admitted by the author Vivian Worthington who
writes:
"Yoga fully acknowledges its debt to Jainism, and Jainism reciprocates by
making the practice of yoga part and parcel of life."
Bally Chohan Yoga
Where
are you on your yoga journey? About Bally Chohan Yoga is designed for the beginner,
intermediate and advanced practitioner. Whether you're focus is on new poses,
philosophy, sanskrit, where to practice, how to get started, yoga retreats, or
to glean some insight from experienced yogis and yoginis, you've come to the
right place.Yoga is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophyThe
path to yoga and how that path is traveled is different for each of us. In some
cases, yoga is recommended by a doctor to alleviate back pain or stress, some
find yoga through a mentor, some as a class at their fitness club, and some via
a spiritual journey.
The
yoga path has many names: Ashtanga Power Bikram, Iyengar etc.
Each of which offer challenge, health and insight.
You
may consider taking a 101 class at the onset of your yoga journey.
Individual/private instruction is not necessary as most classes can be followed
just by watching other practitioners. However, unless you're in good physicalcondition, a 1 1/2 Power Vinyasa class may not be the most ideal place to begin
especially if you're easily discouraged.
Advise
the yoga instructor that you're new to yoga. Most instructors will be happy to
provide additional instruction during the class.
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Yoga
is a popular activity for athletes, children, and seniors. Yoga can be modified
to suit all levels of fitness. Yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure and
increases strength and flexibility. Yoga energizes our bodies and calms ourminds.
There
are many other styles not mentioned here that we encourage you to discover for
yourself. The bottom line is: if it doesn't feel right, don't do it.
Proper
alignment of yoga postures is important for many types of yoga. Choose clothes
that are not too baggy and that help you and your yoga instructor make sure
you're not doing anything harmful to your body. In more physical types of yoga
and especially in hot classes, expect to sweat. Wear clothes that dry quickly,
wick moisture away, and will keep you as comfortable as possible to get
the most out of your yoga class. Fabrics with stretch will help you feel most
comfortable as you move from pose to pose. Whatever you choose to wear to
class, you should be able to move freely and feel good
