Final Lecture Notes

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Healthy LivingTheraputic nature of yogic practices

Outline of Yoga and Healthy Living Talk

Background, how yoga helped me

overview of talk - what we want to accomplish* spark interest, motivate* basic vocabulary, terminology and goals of yoga* support practices* how helps heal the person

history of yoga / meaning of yoga

- styles of yogaprecautions, what you need- theraputics- principles of healthy living

basic diet, lifestle (rest, sleep), positive thoughts, creativity, selflessservice

silence, prary meditation, being in nature (natural images), cleanliness, good company, excersise, music- yoga nidra / meditation- 8 limbs (Ashtanga) outline- terms: namaste / OM / Shanti (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste)

----------------- yoga ethics, expansion on 8 limbs- Ayurveda, dosha test- gunas, prakriti, vrikriti, doshas not in balance... always fluctuating- practices, neti, oils, scents- mantras (om, longer forms)- mediation - stillness , purpose of hatha yogayoga psychology4 aspects of mind from yoga psychology

- chakras and their meaning as human evolutionary potentials (all parts of beinghuman)

- vegetarianism, alcohol, control of senses, source of suffering (happiness)

some main points

- healing is already here, just talking about yoga is yoga, not breaking yama,niyama- childhood enthusiasm simplicity is here- natural, simple and clean puts you in direction of health- constant practice and awareness of reactions, direction of mind

- just go to a class, community, acceptance, start where you are- yoga as therapy how to get closer to true self...- ego as constriction of energy and limitation to expansion, freedom


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- body/mind connected, reflections- talents/ evolution human potentials- temporary vs. permanent (inner witness)- id/ego-superego- how do we lose our innate happiness / creativity (society/trauma)- brain goes all the way down spine too, electrical nature- health of brain - natural foods, sounds, experiences (human animal/ evolution

slow)- healing - detox of mind/body, release of energy, emotional hormonal- creatingspace for catharsis- dharma - society, family, society- mind mirrors its objects of perception- why sit cross legged? - stable, not blood to legs, emotions in legs- seeing things as they are- nature of creativity - novel solutions, evolutionary impulse- focus and responsibility for actions - discipline, simplicity- is the mind more powerful than we know

(Introduction)- before I start, any questions- my background, problems...- Yoga and the PsychoanalyistsFrued thinker , Jung - Mystic, Adler - practical behavior

- purpose: to get you interested and spark the exploration- introversion and extraversion-

------------ behavior brain addictions -------------habits and beliefs (thoughts) - behaviorism? - what elese is there? memory?society, family, friends, country,chemical addiction, toxicity, brain legions

identification with body/mind complex... consciousness

----------------------- Yoga Theory ---------------Why care?something is unsettling about life, pain or suffering, how to get out?purpose of lifemore energy to pursue dreams, fullfillment, contentmentcure diseases? , yoga therapy

History of yogaman always seeking purpose higher levels of consciousnessas long as he has interest beyond the physical, to experience the inside

Yoga makes many claimsuniversal consciousnessknowledge of selfkundalini awakeningsupernatural powers (siddhis)get balanced mind and remove fatigue, serenity, calmness and concentration

Based on writings of past sages

people who secluded to seek the ground of beingVedas as divine revelation (think cosmic mind)men of great charisma, above average creativity and physical/mental abilities


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Common Human vices (no freedom from mental and emotional disturbances- harder for advanced yoga practices)

hatred, jelousy, dishonesty, deception, greediness, sensuality, possessiveness

signs and symptoms of toxicity:phycial toxicity: loss of taste, body odor, indigestion, depression, general

aching, loss of appetite, lack of alertness, heavinessbad breath, fatigue, joint pain, tongu coating, weakness, sour taste in mouth

, irritability

emotional toxity: fatigue, irritability, lack of enthusiasm, depression ,emotional reactivity, cynicism

Prana- subtle power at the basis of life

- causes the mind to think (if irregular, then though is haphazard)- when prana is regular, cells work in unison, harmony throughout the entiresystem

- regulated by regular practice of pranayama and asana

Karma?see frawley

Neurobiology of Yogaleft and right brain (right brain- wholenesscreating new connections - experiencegamma waves (compassion meditation by buddhist monks)

prefontal cortex (associated with happiness and positive thoughts)*** Amen ******* regions all need to be healthy (use it or lose it)

motor cortex, cerebellum, amygdala (movement, balance, emotions)neuroendocrine system (see good health below)

http://www.amenclinics.com/brain-science/cool-brain-science/a-crash-course-in-neuroscience/brain-overview/

Dominant Hemisphere Characteristics (usually the left side of the brain)

* More grey matter* Extends farther posteriorly* Longer Sylvian Fissure* Larger insular cortex* More dense* Doubling of cingulate gyrus* Larger inferior parietal lobe* Increased lateral posterior thalamic nucleus* Wider occipital lobe* Larger total area of inferior frontal operculum* Speech center* Perception of words* Process language related sounds* Sequential analysis* Increased blood flow during speech perception* Process details, individual units

* Letters and words* Language related sounds* Complex voluntary movements


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* Verbal memory* Speech* Reading* Writing* Arithmetic

Non-dominant Hemisphere Characteristics (usually the right side of the brain)

* Larger and heavier* Extends farther anteriorly* Longer internal skull size* Doubling of Heschels gyrus* Wider frontal area* Larger medial geniculate thalamic nucleus* Larger convexity of frontal operculum* Facial recognition* Perception of melodies* Pitch/prosody* Social cues

* Reading facial expression* Increased blood flow during tonal memory* Read Braille better with left hand* Process spatial information (parietal)* Recognition of objects by touch* Slightly more blood flow to right side* Integrate information (gestalt or big picture)* Complex geometric patterns* Faces* Music* Nonlanguage environmental sounds* Movements in spatial patterns* Nonverbal memory

* Geometry* Sense of direction* Mental rotation of shapes

----------------------- Yoga / Health Practices -----------------

Definition of yogacultivate peace, happiness and health in lifepurpose of human birth (experience, learn some lesson) - karma from last memor

iesbringing together (left/right brain) (intro/extroversion) (personal/universal

will)unify the develop the entire personalityactivation or upgrading of entire nervous systemsuccessive rarified level of awareness till awakening into true selffinding purpose and focused attention on goalstransmutation of animal nature into divine nature - higher human functions, cr

eativitycontrol emotions and passions, resist temptations, remove disturbing elements

from the mindpurification of subconscious mind

Healing Effects of Yoga:Yoga has been used for disorders such as:

Acid StomachAddictions,Asthma:


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BackacheBronchitisCancer,ColdConstipationDepressionDiabetes (not a cure!)

EmphysemaEyestrainFlatulenceHeadacheHeart Disorders,Hypertension (High Blood Pressure),IndigestionInsomniaMenstrual disordersMigraines,NeurastheniaObesity

Premenstrual Tension,Prostate troublesRheumatismSciaticaSexual debilitySinusSkin diseasesSore throatStress And TensionWrinkles

how to achieve yoga

regular practice, positive thinking, attitude of purifcationsteady pose, centering practicessteady breath, mantra, concentrationwatch your own actions, mistakes, source of suffering (attachments and desires

)balance male/female, yin/yang, sun/moon, steadiness and lightnesslink breath with movementdon't hold onto tention

yoga for scientists (dean ornish's book?)ethics - society, mind settled, mind/bodyhealth - endocrine, nervous, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, psychologicalpranayama - energy management/cultivation, oxygenation of brain cellspratyahara - sensory/nervous system health, good positive impressions, healing timedharana - concentration, positive psychologydhyana - meditation, extended concentrationsamadhi - knowledge acquisisition, wisdeom

yoga for philosopherspersonal reality, perception, senses, memory, culturephysics - om, quantum effects, energy fields

yoga for psychologistsayurveda (mind/body, gunas), 4 layers of the mind, sleep state


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Asanas- massage of organs and muscles release tension improve circulation- cultivate stillness approaching inner self

PranayamaEasier than asana, increases healing prana,

reduce affects of asana practice great for reducing/balancing doshasbalance dosha, promote longevity, rejuvination and awareness

More important than asana for reducing doshasControls vatta and movement of the mind,Develops higher prana for purifying the mind higher awarenessalt. nostril for balance sun/moon energies of body, airflow, heat/cooling

cooling forms: chandra, shitali (exhale through nose), sitkariheating forms: increase agni, surya, ujjayi, kapalabhati, bhastrika

regions of resp. tract

nostril,sinues: alt. nostril, kapalabhati, bhastrikamiddle sinus and throat: ujjayimouth and soft pallate: shitali and sitkari

pranayama with mantra - concentration and mediation, counting, stronger with bija mantrasIs a form of pratyahara, internalized prana draws senses withinhelps awaken kundalini, makes prana one-pointed

Yoga Nidrafocus on parts of the body brings healing or release of tention, attention, mi

nd power

relaxation - healing, rejuvination, power of mind

Self-massageFastingPurgationSteam bath, bathPrayerService

-------------------------- Ayurveda ----------------------

Ayurvedaempower person with knowledge to heal themselfusually people come if major imbalance. multi-modality approach to returning

to wholenessnatural method to find balance, find your imbalance, look up "disease and ayur

veda" - self educationwhat a practitioner will guide you to... (get into ayurvedic frame of mind - t

hink about energetics of foods)ultimately how to check for major imbalances and understand individual propens

ity towards diseasetreats the lifestyle, thoughts and paterns in the life tooconsistent with yoga cosmology and energetic nature of mind/body correlationancient practices with herbs including massage, sound, smells, etc...

bring the body back to ballance and colaborate with the movements of nature(seasons, times of day, etc)

major treatment is the strength of the digestive agni, detox


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dosha - V, P, Khelps you realize which ones you may be over-doing, how to attack each fr

om a holistic perspectivefoods, exercises even visualizationsprakriti - natural constitution, things to be more careful aboutwhen out of balance contribute to disease process

diagnosis: nail, tongue, urine, stool, eyes,

live in tune with naturefind balance and moderation in daily activitiesmind directs the body toward sickness or healthlive consciously with awarenesseach person has a unique blueprint

Good Health- real hunger, good digestion, sound sleep, perfection functioning of organs,

timely

elimination of feces, urine and perspiration- all fuctions controlled by natural vital energy within the body through fine and subtle nerves

- nadi centers in the astral body correspond to the physical nerve ceners orplexes

- endocrine glands also harmonize body with hormonespineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, and gonads

- strength is not important, immunity to illness is- health is your birthright, courage, bliss, peace, knowledge

seats of v,p,kkapha (lungs) also ways to get rid of them- nose, top of head

stomachsmall intestine

* all doshas in equilibrium with regard to individual prakriti* all seven tissues (dhatus) in proper state of strength and integrity

seven tissues:reproductive tissues, bone marrow and nervous tissue, bone, fatty t

issues, muscle tissues, blood cells, plasmanote: each tissue formed from previous tissue in ascending order of

complexityliquid chyme-like substance in small intestines is food essence

with agni for each dhatu get convertedget blood plasma, then to formed blood cells, to muscle tissues,

etc. up to reproductive tissue

* digestive fires are balanced resulting in proper appetite, digestion and assimilation* waste materials (malas) produced and eliminated in a regular manner* sense organs (indriyani) are functioning normally and mind is undisturbed* invididual is experiencing happiness and contentment

Spiritual Ayurveda (Dr. Lal)Body Reading (handout)

Ayurvedic Massage (handout)Doshas and Asana Practice (frawley)


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--------------------------- Healthy routines / practices -----------------

svabhavoparamavada- every living being has inherent tendency to move in the direction of self-healing and balance

all healing systems asist this gentle self-healing processif we live in a natural, simple and clean life we are moving the direction o

f health, not disease

* ideal daily health recommendations:wake before sunriseevacuate bowels and bladder after awakingbath everyday for freshness12 pranayamas in morning and eveningno breakfast after 8 amwash hands before and after eatingbrush teeth after mealsshort walk 15 minutes after mealeat in silence with awareness of foodeat slowly, but not too slow

fast one day a week to reduce toxins in the bodysleep before 10:30pm8 hours of sleep? less if olderheaviest meal at lunch, light dinner (low in protein, carbs relax, protein excites at night)

* physical hygenegaze at the sun for 5 minutes daily to improve eyesight (or steady flame morningand evening 10 minutes)do not repress natural urges (defecation, urination, coughing, sneezing, yawning, belching and passing gas)don't eat during a fever

rub feet with sesame oil before bedtime for quite sleepoil massage promotes circulation and relieves vatado not sleep on bellydon't read in bed (bad for eyes)bad breath indicates constipation, poor digestion unhygenic mouth and toxins incolonbody odor means toxins in systemshavasana calms mind and relaxes bodydry hair after washingdon't blow nose forciblycut fingernailsdon't crack joints (deranges vata) and repeated masterbationno sex immedately after mealsno physical exertion during menstruation

------------------------- eating ---------------

from Satchidananda- do not eat unripe fruits- eat when really hungry- eat less, chew more thoroughly, do not swallow hastily (make liquid before s

wallowing)- do not overload the stomach, have a moderate diet, (1/4 of stomach empty)- don't eat anything you don't like, don't eat everything that you do like

- don't eat when angy, rest or pray til mind is calm- eat whole meal bread, fresh fruits and vegtables not too much protein and su

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- get proteins, fats, carbs and minerals, vitamines and enzymes in balance- don't mix more than 5 kinds of foods at one meal (hard for digestion if too

complex)- experience and intution to pick compatible mixtures- don't be a slave to any diet theory- avoid chemicals, white sugar, processed and refied packaged foods- drink liquids before or after eating not during

- don't mix cooked and raw foods at the same meal- you are what you eat

* to help digestion:ginger and salt, black pepperbuttermilk with a pinch of giner or cuminteaspoon of ghee with riceeat foods that are easier to digest (cut down on fake stuff and heavy animal products)properly spice foods to help in digestion (see Vishnu Devananda)...a glass of raw warm milk with ginger taken at bedtime nourishing to body and cal

ms the minddon't overeatdon't do prolonged fasting (1 day or 3)excess water consumption causes obesitywater mixed with copper pennie good for liver and spleennap after lunch increases kapha

------------------------ Ayurveda Disease and treatment (general) ------------------

what use in ayurvedadiet and exercise

daily and seasonal routinesherbs and drugseducation, chantingsound and music?massage (with oil or dry)medicated enemapanchakarma (varous purification techniques)nasya (inhaling herbal oils in nose)fasting (11 days after new and full moons - Ekadasi)pulse diagnosispranayama

Prakruti ("nature", "creativity", "the first creation")Basic constitution of human being is determined at the time of conception and

fixed throughout lifetimePhysical and psychological constitution determined on basis of three doshasEach person has a different combination of VPK at time of birth (or single)Knowing this we can avoid disease and understand important physical and menta

l characteristicsHelpful in prevention and treatment of diseasesfactors determining prakruti: condition of sperm-ovum, condition of uterus, f

ood regimen adopted by mother during pregnacyBody types (7): mono-types (V,P,K), dual types (VP, PK, KV) and equal types (

VPK)

just hearing them and see if you fall into any group, what to consider... maybe


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reminds you of your family/friends, can look up foods, diet, excersisesgo to doctor this is what they look at, assessment...

treatments for excess dosha:kapha (vamana)pitta (stomach, blood) - purgation

vatta- colon (basti)

Psychological/ mental hygiene and the doshas- fear and nervousness dissipate energy and aggravate vata- possessiveness, greed and attachement enhance kapha- worry weakens the heart- hate and anger create toxins in the body and aggravate pitta- excessive talking dissipates energy and aggravates vata

types of disease (due to)

- foreign bodies affecting structural/functional constitutions- foods (ama) and behavioral defects (misuse of senses, lack of rest, exercise)

- anger, fear, depression, worry, excessive happiness, pain, jealousy, poverty, over-indulgence, greediness, avarice

- due to hunger, thirst, old age, death and sleep

treatments- purification (sweating, enemas, purgation, bloodletting)- palliative (internal) treatment (digestives, sedatives, nutrients and drugs

)externally : paste, massage, gargling, oiling

- food, dietics (subsiding vitiated elements (fasting)) , subsiding diseases

(specific) , health promoting diets- behvioralism: bodily, vocal and mental actions, self-study, thinking (cogn

itive-behavioral?)

minerals, gold, siver, earth, diamond, gems, precious stones are drugs (having earth predominant quality),

places having exessive air, no air, sunshine, shadow, moonlight, darkeness,cold, heat, rain, climate conditions

psychic diseases caused by external elementscounseling, touch, vision, taste, aroma (sound: music therapy, tranquilizi

ng words or tunes)

---------------- natural cycles ---------------------

seasons (hot (release) and cold (accumulation)Spring (mid Feb. - mid June) - Kapha aggravatedSummer (mid June - mid October) - PittaFall and Winter (mid OCtober - mid Feb.) - Vattaone should not indulge in things like foods and acts which are likely to incr

ease or provoke the respective doshascan do Vamana or herb induced emesis in early winter, virechana herb induced

purgation in summer and basti herb induced enema in fall and winterprevent seasonal disease...

Winter - vata season:- diet and lifestyle should be vata balancing


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- diet should be warm, moist and heavy to counter vata's qualities (cold, dry, windy and rough season)

- soups, stews, pasta with gravy- handful of nuts like pecans or almonds heavy and with lot of oil, butter,

cheese- avoid iced tea, cold water, salad, raw fruits and vegtables- avoid pungent, astringent and bitter favor sweet, salty and sour tastes

------------------- Ayurvedic Body Types -----------------------

Vata typesquick minded, flexiblity and creativity, grasp concepts quickly but also qu

ickly forget, alert, restless and very activewalk talk and think fast, but easily fatiguedhave less willpower, confidence, boldness and tolerance for fluctuation, of

ten feel unstable and ungroundedwhen unbalanced, become fearful, nervous and anxious

earn money quickly and spend it quickly, not good planners and suffer economic hardships

variable appetite and digestion, attracted to astringent foods like salad and raw vegtables

balanced by warm, cooked foods and sweet, sour and salty tastesproduce little urine, feces is often hard, dry and small in quantity

more prone to emphysema, pneumonia and arthritisflatuelence, tics, twitches, aching joints, dry skin and hair, nerve disord

ers, constipation and mental confusionvata in body increases with age and exhibited by drying and wrinkling of th

e skin

vata is dry, light, cold, rouch, subtle, mobile and clear any of these qualities in excess can cause and imbalance

frequent travel especially by planes, loud noises, continual stimulation, drugs, sugar and alcohol, cold and cold liquids and foods

have hard time becoming and staying grounded, need to get into routinebetter to go to bed by 10 since they need more rest than other typesshould get warm, moist, slightly oily, heavy foods, steam baths, humidifier

s and moisture is helpfuldaily oil masage before bath or shower

Vata personality: easily stressed or anxious, worry a lot, unstable of mind, change mind a lot, erratic emotions, fearful,

hold emotions due to fear and anxiety, lively and enthusiastic, erratic memory, learn and forget quickly, difficulty making decisions

talkative, think talk and act quickly, restless imaginative mind, variablesex drive, energy fluctuations and low endurance

irregular lifestyle patterns, short interrupted sleep, crave companionshipand demand solitude

short-lived friendships, love traveling, flexible and adaptable, easily detached, insecure, can be fanatical, good hearing, theorists, fidgety

Pitta typesqualities of fire hot, penetrating, sharp and agitating, warm bodies, sharp

intelligenceout of balance can become very agitated and short-temperedmedium height and build, less wrinkled skin than vata types, often get prem


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ature greying or hair loss, sharp nosestrong metabolism, good digestion and strong appetites, love hot spices and

cold drinks however balanced by sweet, bitter and astringent tastes

sleep is sound and of medium durationprespire easily and hands and feet stay warm, lower tollerance of sunlight,

heat and hard physical work

alert and intelligent and have good powers of comprehension, however easily

agitated and aggressive and tend toward hate, anger and jealousy when imbalanced

tend to be leaders and planner and seek material prosperity, like to exhibit their wealth and possessions

tend to have diseases involving fire principle: fevers, inflamatory disease, skin rash, burning sensations, ulceration, irritations like sour throat

since pitta is oily, hot, light, mobile, dispersing and liquid any excess of these qualities aggravates pitta

in summer get sunburn, short tempers, get better as weather cools down

lifestyle should emphasis coolness, cool foods, avoid chillies and spices,go for cool climates, excersize at coolest part of day

pitta personality: irritability, jealousy, criticism, impatience, argumentative, judgemental, goal oriented, set in their way, intelligent

responsible, organised, decisisve, convincing, sharp clear memory, moderatesex drive, passionate, purposeful walk, strong and forceful, practical

intolerant, egotistic, leaders, vision-oriented, intense, implement new ideas well

Kapha typesblessed with strength, enduarnace and stamina, sweet and loving disposition

s and stable and grounded, skin is oily and smooth

gain weight easily and have slow metabolism, tend to shun exercisethick skin and bodies and muscles are well developedlarge eyes with attrative with thick long lashes and browsevacuate slowly, feces tend to be soft, pale and oily, persperation is mode

ratesleep is deep and prolongedattracted to sweet and salty and oily foods, but constitution is most balan

ced by bitter, astringent and pungent tastes

psychologically calm, tolerant and forgiving, however they may become lethargic

slow to comprehend but long term memory is excellentout of balance tend to be greedy, envious, attached and possessivetend toward groundedness, stability and attachement help them to earn and h

old onto money

more likey to have diseases associated with water principle: flue, sinus congestion and other mucus involving diseases

sluggishness, excess weight, diabetes, water retention and headaches are also common

more aggravated as moon gets full becaus tendency towards water retentionwinter is time of greatest kapha accumulation

kapha personality: calm steady, take their time with life and decisions, so

cial, loyal, complacent, not easily upset, emotionally sensitive

good long term memory, understanding, enjoy sleeping and eating, save money, reluctant to take on new responsibilities, tendency towards greed

laziness and selfishness, pleasure oriented, patient, humble, have long-ter


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m friendships, committed, lack motivation due to self-satisfactionmaintain status quo, compassionate and maternal, learn through touch, taste

, emotion and sensation, don't crave excitement and stimulation

vatta pittakapha

frame thin mediumlargeweight low, forget to eat moderate, easy to gain or loseheavy, gate weight easily, difficult to loseeyes small, active penetrating gazelarge pleasant eyesskin dry, rough or thin warm, reddish, prone to irritationthick, moist and smoothhair dry brittle or fizzy fine, tending towards thinning or grayabundant, thick and oilyjoints tend to crack loose and flexible

large, paddedsleep light sleeper moderately sound sleep, need


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ess- meditate to soothe mind and relax body- schedule space in your day- slow self massage- soothing fragrances, cool colors (blue, green and white)- soothing herbal teas- non-competative physical activities

- stay cool, be more playful- avoid excessive heat, excessive oil, steam- limit salt intake- eat cooling, non-spicey food- exercise during cooler part of day

Kapha* think invigoration- too much earth in mind, body and environment- sense of sluggishness, congestion and dullness- bring more movement and circulation into the physiology

- awaken at sunrise

- create healthy change- favor pungent, bitter and astringent tastes- avoid eating when not hungry- be spontaneous and try new things- wear invigorating fragrances- clean out your space- bright and strong colors (red, orange, and yellow)- mediate twice a day to get clear on intentions and desires- vigorous massage- exercise daily

- avoid heavy foods, avoid dairy, iced foods or drinks, oily/fatty foods- eat light, dry food- no daytime naps

--------------- Yoga therapy and yoga psychology ----------------

* Things that yoga helps with- health issues- psychological issues

- happiness, contentment- personality developement

- creativity, purpose, wisdom (learning from mistakes, uprooting unhealthy desires)

- control of senses- dealing with the changing seasons and cycles of life

Our intrinsic nature : truthful, honest, good and compassionatecause of other action : circumstances in life (poverty, mistreatment by other

people)in the subconscious realm the conflict occur causing mental disturbancesconflict with what one does and what subconscious really wants to domeditation, education and self-reflection is the key to resolving this conflic

t (yoga prepares you for this)

mind/body is connected therefore detox, correct to healthy habits


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Layers of human nature (surround the divine spirit of each of us-the atman)physical body (asana)energy body (pranayama)prana, nadis, ida pingala sushumnam, chakra energy centers (distribute to e

ntire body)five pranas (upward, inward, assimilation, downward, outward)

mental body (study)instictive mind - what is this, good or bad for me, will it hurt me, is it

a meal, a potential mate?sense of "I"-ness, ego- (sense of seperation of ourselves from the external

world)memory - storehouse of past encounters (helps us decide what to do in this

encounter)intellectual mind - helps instinctive mind to make better decisions (can be

cultivated for much higher functioning)wisdom body (sadhana)higher level of intellectual mind (buddhi) developes when we overcome block

ages and identification with three lower bodies

bliss body (meditation)

Yoga Psychology (path of purification)Bring into life good habits, not to supress the strong forces already (educat

ion)Bad Behavior (evolutionarily dissadvantages) - dharmaYama/Niyamasmind/body - detox, exercisegood company satsangSelfless actions (Bhagavat Gita)Meditation -ID, EGO and Super Ego?

4 aspects of the mind (mind, chitta, buddhi, ahamkara)how cultivate buddhi (sadhana)ahamkara - serves our purpose in the world, not ultimatemind - 5 states (patanjali)chitta - (subconscious mind)storehouse of memory and samskaras (impressions of actions)two causes for its existence: subtle desires (vasanas) and vibrations of

pranacontrol prana or desires and other will be controlledmind stuff purify chitta by good deeds and simple living

sattwa, rajas tamaslight, action, stablility, positive and negative aspects of eachsattwa - light - wisdom, of only then no actionrajas - action, no introspectiontamas - sleep, dullness, solidity,

Yoga Therapy (***** see frawley)yamaniyama (personal codes, observances and disciplines)cleanliness, contentment, austerity, self-study, cultivation of faith (at

titude of instrument, not doer)asana - mental tension, relaxation

pranayama - breath moves with mind (rate of breath)pratyahara - sensory healingdharana


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dyana-samadhi

mantra - positive psychology - vibrational healing - self-hypnosis"freeing one's mind", resonate in surroundings, divine shield of god's grace a

waken inner conscious self, prepare for greater purpose, search within to conquere weakness, freedom from fear. doutbs and inconsistence of mind, uncap dormant

energies, protect and heal ailments, rid us of individuals conserns and misfortunes

mudraIntegral yoga - all 4 practices

raja - concentrationbhakti - devotion, emotionsgjnana - knowledge (you are witness of mind/body, lasting happiness from with

in not outside)karma - selfless service - postitive actions (perfection in action) (* from

Yoga Psychology book)

meditative awareness (concentration, expansion of awareness, observation of feelings)service (actions in word, for world for benefit of others)non-attachment (get addicted to feelings)non-expectationappropriate life-direction (living by individual, social and global/univer

sal dharma)positive attitudeefficiencyequinamitynon-ego involvementsurrendered to higher power

Body assessment (reading posture)......*********.handout

Asanas (benefits)pre-req. to raja yogaexploration of energy body, balancing the body and mind (breath), release tens

ions in bodydetoxification and toning of muscles and internal organsmeditation asanas: siddha, padma, svastika, sukhacuring and for health: sirshasana, sarvangasana, halasana, paschimottanasanaspinal colum, organs, nervous system via spine

----------------------- Method/tools of yoga (reaching no-mind)----------------------------karma yoga - selfless service - work (you are not that important) - man must w

ork -do somethinggjnana yoga - knowledge of interdependance or supremacy of consciousness,bhakti yoga - devotion, focus of emotional energiesraja yoga (including hatha yoga) - yoga of purification of mind and concentrat

ion

Ashtanga (8 Limbs of Yoga)hatha yoga kundalini yoga -

to make the body subtle for long periods of sitting


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to activate the dormant creative force for inner transformationmantra yoga

to bring the mind to focuspositive thinking, emotions and mental exercise (memory, knowledge)

tantric yogainclusive of hatha, mantra, visualizations, japa, sounds, smells, foo

ds

activation of inner psycho-biological energiescelebacy, etc (see Fuerstein)

Mantrassanskrit and the 50 soundsformulas for energizationcollective mind space, traditionparticular mantras, short, long (Om, Gayatri, Tryambakam)

-------------------------------- Self-actualized people ------------

1. objective (see reality as is, able to tolerate uncertainty)2. accepting (themselves and others as they are)_3. honest, simple, humorous (spontaneous and simple in thought and behavior, good sense of humor)4. work for others (meaningful work, problem centered, not self-centered)5. independant (value autonomy and privacy)6. relationships (establish deep, satisfying inter-personal relationships)7. hman welfare (affection and empathy for all humanity)8. resist enculturation (resist conformity, but not purposefully unconventional)9. creative (and origional in thought)10.democratic (value rights of other people)

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