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Welcome to the Raja Yoga Intensive!
“And now we come to the practice of yoga!”
अथ यो�गा�नुशा�सनुम्
“At-ha Yoga Anu-sha-sanam”
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutraschapter 1, verse 1
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Introductions• Hi! my name is :• Nayaswami Susan McGinnis
• How did you hear about this course?• What would you like to gain from this
course?• Re-taking? What advice for others
would you offer?
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Introductions• Hi! my name is • Nayaswami Hriman McGilloway
• How did you hear about this course?• What would you like to gain from this
course?• Re-taking? What advice for others
would you offer?
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Guided Meditation
•Reading from “Metaphysical Meditations”
•Chant: At-ha Yoga Anu-sha-sanam•Posture, measured breathing, watching the breath•Visualization into silence•Close with an Affirmation
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Affirmation
I leave behind me both my failures and accomplishments. What I do
today will create a new and better future, filled with inner joy.
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Course Background
• What is Yoga? • History of Yoga• What is Raja Yoga?• Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras• Our text: Art & Science of R.Y.
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Course concepts & history
• Ananda founded by Swami Kriyananda
• Based on teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda
• What is Ananda?• Foundation course for kriya yoga,
and teacher certification
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Format of Evenings (1 of 3)
Raja segment 7:30-9pm
• Snacks, 7:15 – 7:30• Sign-in at desk / pick up name tag• Leave snacks at desk• Check snack sheet• After class, put name tags back!• Let us know if late or absent
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Format of Evenings (2 of 3)
Raja segment 7:30-9pm
• Put away yoga supplies and/or set up or put away chair(s); clean-up snack area;
• Be seated by 7:30 p.m.• Pick-up Handouts/leave homework (for-
credit students)• Website handouts; audio recordings;
make-up classes;
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Format of Evenings (3 of 3)
Raja segment 7:30-9pm
• Begin with meditation practices• Discussion topic• Text: 14 “Steps” & 7 subsections• Binder: syllabus & resource material• Institute of Living Yoga: take this
course for teacher training credit
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Other Details
• Saturday workshop: March 29: raja segment in AM; Hatha, pm
• Questions are welcome (class/email)• Personal interviews; available before
class• Ananda activities: weekly meditations
and Sunday Service (see handout)
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Suggestions
• Keep a journal• Ask questions• Watch your reactions• Talk to your family• Make a commitment to your
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What is Meditation? Slide #1
• Concentration• Listening• Attuning to higher reality• Space between thoughts• Unlearning• 3 stages: relaxation, concentration,
stillness
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What is Meditation? #2
• Self-Awareness• Awareness of subtle
energy currents• Self-realization• Stillness• Receptivity
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Why Meditate?
• Reduce tension• Improve health• Lower blood pressure
• Better circulation• Mental clarity• Emotional stability
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Why Meditate?• Develop intuition
& creativity• Revitalize body
and mind• Improve memory
• Pain control• Realization of higher
Self• Form of prayer and
divine contact• God realization
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Preparation for Meditation
• When? • Where?• How to sit?• Avoid full stomach
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Guided Meditation
http://anandawashington.org/Guided-meditationsPassword is “peace”
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Raja course website
http://anandawashington.org/rajaPassword is “Win14Raja”General Resources; Sidebar for each ClassTalks by Swami Kriyananda
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Stages of Meditation
1. Relax & Recharge - Doing2. Concentrate within - Doing3. Be still and Know! – Being4. Banat, banat, ban jai! (Doing, doing,
soon done!)
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Homework for next week
•In your home, establish your meditation area and seat•Discuss and invite support of family members•Meditate at least once a day; twice is nice(r) •Record your meditation times•Read Steps 1 and 2 (sub-sections I, III, and VII)•Use homework questions for self-test•Teacher training students: complete and turn in homework
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