YOGA NIDRA MEETS MEDITATION w/ swami Yatidharmananda
October 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm PDT
Bliss Within: Yoga Nidra Meets Meditation
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Understanding the True Technique of Relaxation
What is ‘relaxation’? For most of us, it is probably collapsing on a chair with a cup of coffee, a drink or a puff of a cigarette, and for some of us, it’s reading, listening to music or watching television.
But these are only sensory diversions, where we may feel light but do not enter absolute relaxation. True relaxation is a conscious relaxation, which enables us to remain aware, at the same lets us relax.
And that’s why the practice of ‘Yoga Nidra’ is what we need, especially in this modern age where have achieved higher standards of living and yet we suffer from the same.
What is Yoga Nidra?
It is a practice that includes complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation – a state that is reached best by turning inward, away from outer experiences.
Usually, when we sleep, we lose track of self and cannot utilize the capacity of the mind. The technique of Yoga Nidra can enable one to be conscious in this state and nurture the seed of great willpower, higher self, and vitality.
Insights of the program
With each session of Yoga Nidra, you will be burning your old Samskaras, habits and tendencies in order to be born anew. During each practice, you will make Sankalpa, which means resolve, for yourself where you will sow the seeds of change. Right between the state of wakefulness and dream, it is the most powerful method for reshaping one’s personality.
The first Yogi to actively teach and educate people on Yoga Nidra was Paramamamsa Swami Satyananda Saraswati and was furthered by Paramahamsa Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati.
Is it about simply lying down?
Even though you are lying down during this practice, you are not, not doing anything. The teacher/ guru will guide through the process with the help of conscious relaxation to take you into deep Nidra.
After going into the deepest state of conscious relaxation, you are brought back out of it and into the present state, where you reconnect with yourself and the world around you, living in each and every moment.
What happens to the body and mind?
The technique of Yoga Nidra allows the body to relax deeply while the mind is still awake. During this time, the brain waves move from the active – beta waves, pass through relaxed – alpha waves, and eventually enter the frequency of deep sleep – delta waves. This state allows one to access the subconscious mind, suppressed memories, and experiences.
You will learn the following aspects
– Transforming and restructuring the whole personality from within.
- Absolute deep relaxation
- Withdrawing the senses from the outside stimuli and bring positive effects on your entire being
- Abandoning the old restrictive habits and creating the new
- Reaching a blissful meditative state without having meditated
- Progressing to higher practices of Yoga
- Developing an ‘inner source’ to anchor yourself
- Welcoming all emotions and fully accepting them
You will achieve:
– Understanding of the self and separation of the ego
- Gaining surety in who you are and will be able to accept yourself
- Releasing long-held emotions almost immediately
- Releasing tension of the body & mind and poor sleep
- Feeling more joyful in everyday life
- Experiencing a rush of creativity within you
- Obtaining new information more easily
- Correcting deep-rooted mental and physical imbalances
- Overall, an improved quality of life
Where Mind Ends, Meditation Begins
What is Meditation?
Is it a technique that can be practiced? Is it an effort of making the mind still? Is it something that the mind can achieve? It is not – all that the mind can do, cannot be meditation.
Knowingly or unknowingly, every being on the earth is moving towards realizing the self and research done all over the world has established that meditation helps one connect with oneself more and more. We have mostly seen or heard that meditation is for the saints and seekers practicing it in the Himalayan regions, but that’s not true. In fact, it should be more a part of the lives of people involved in worldly pursuits because they are the ones who are exposed and vulnerable to the varied negative situations and emotions that they inevitably invite in everyday life.
Is it only the mind?
In life, whatever we do, we do through the mind and whatever we achieve, we achieve through the mind. The whole of life’s experience shows us that everything can be done by the mind – except meditation! Because meditation is not an achievement – it is already your nature. It is only to be recognized and remembered. Just a moment of turning in and it is right there, waiting for you to explore your true essence.
Experience the natural inner happiness and peace arising from the depths of you, without having to move to the mountains. Whether you are a beginner, have discontinued the practice, or simply want to take it to a higher level, this workshop is for you, where you will learn:
- The expanded states of consciousness and the eternal practice of meditation
- What meditation is and what meditation isn’t
- The inner journey towards absolute oneness with eternal bliss
- Unleashing the immense potential within
- Growing your intuitive faculty
- Mastering the mind by being in the moment
- Disengaging from everyday thoughts and feelings
- Letting go of negative thoughts and feelings towards oneself and others
- Dealing with stress, worry and anxiety in everyday life
Why Meditate?
Ever wanted to break the shackles of ignorance and open the gates of knowledge and wisdom? Ever wondered, ‘if only I could do something about my situation’? Ever paused for a moment and realised peace and relaxation are missing from your hectic life? Then, you should be a part of this journey! Come and learn how meditation is your intrinsic nature – it is you, it is your being, and it has nothing to do with your doings.
Effects on one’s daily life after the workshop:
- Effortless transition from being something to simply merging into the infinite
- Immense clarity in what you really want from life
- Become more balanced, more centered, and more cheerful
- See changes in the environment as a reflection of your inner change
- Acceptance of the self and those around you
- Increased cardiovascular and immune health
- More connected to your instinct and the environment
- Reduced anxiety and tension in the body and mind
- A true personal transformation
“You already have the answer
Just connect with yourself enough to hear it”
About the Swami Yatidharmananda
Swami Yatidharmananda
Founder of Swami Chidananda SevashramSwami Yatidharmananda is a globally recognized Yogi from India and is the founder of Swami Chidananda Sevashram. The Sevashram is a Socio-Spiritual Organisation dedicated to the life and teachings of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji. He conducts workshops on Relaxation and Meditation, Sings Kirtans and loves to share inspiring stories of his life transformative journey. He has also developed unique and impactful programs that heal, empower and transform you to tackle challenges in day to day lives. He dedicated himself to the service of his Guru, Swami Chidanandaji, and was blessed to be with him 24×7 for many years. He had the rare opportunity and blessing to observe one of the greatest saints that left an indelible imprint on his life. Four years later, in the year 2000, he received Sannyasa Diksha. Having received so much unconditionally, urges him to share this anecdotal wisdom with one and all. In July 2015, he set out on his own and founded Swami Chidananda Sevashram with the blessings of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji of Sivananda Ashram. It is a monastery for the modern world where people of all ages and backgrounds can live on the principles and practices of Ayurveda for the body, Yoga for the mind and Vedanta for the soul. It also brings together revered teachers from around the world for sharing knowledge and wisdom on various wellness based activities. In 2015 Swami Yatidharmananda got an opportunity to participate and speak at the Parliament of World’s Religions at Salt Lake City, Utah. From April 2016 to September 2016 he also undertook a tour of USA and Europe to commemorate the 100th Birth Centenary of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji where he shared the teachings from the life of his Guru as a tribute. In this trip, he participated in the 2nd International Day of Yoga at the UN headquarters, New York. In 2016, he travelled extensively each year to the US and Europe for conducting workshops on relaxation & meditation which are extremely popular there. In 2018 He was invited to conduct workshops at the Toronto Parliament of World’s Religions. He also sings devotional music and conducts Kirtan making it very meditative for the soul. Since September 2020 Swami Yatidharmananda is serving as the General Secretary of Swami Sivanand Seva Samiti, and living in the company of Swami Premanandaji and Swami Atmanandaji, the direct disciples of Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj at the Sivananda Ashram, Ganeshpur, Uttarkashi, Himalayas, India.
Swami Yatidharmananda’s Class: Bliss Within: A Retreat on Yoga Nidra
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