By

Vishwas Tengse – Teacher, Yoga Therapist MSc Applied Science

Cyclic Meditation Workshop

� Introduction

� Our body ( Medical Science Vs. Yoga Perspective )

� What is “Aadhi” – Stress ? How Does it impact us

� What is Cyclic Meditation

� Q&A

� Demonstration

� Practice

Concept Of body

� Physical Body

� Body System

� Organs

� Tissues

� Cells

� DNA, RNA, Genes Etc

Concepts of Body : Yoga Pancha Kosas : 5 Layers ( sheaths) of existence

What is Aadhi – Stress ?

“ Non Specific basic response pattern of body which prepares it to handle a demanding situation “

� Fashionable !

� Multi – Dimensional ( All body Systems )

� Varies from person to person ( Situation vs. Reaction, vatta, Pitta,

Kapha )

� Speed of Thoughts

Stress – Yogic Perspective

Stress – Medical Science Perspective

Imbalance in body System

Cause

Integrated approach of Yoga Therapy

Summary

� Modern science / Medical science approach to human body is largely limited to the physical body

� Yoga looks at body in 5 sheaths – Different levels of consciousness –Physical being just one of them.

� Impact of stress is multidimensional

� Most ailments originate in mental sheath and percolate in body through vital sheath ( prana )

� Yoga therapy has multi dimensional approach to human body and related ailments

� Ways to cure most illness including stress lies not just physical body but working on subtle layers of self.

Logic behind Cyclic Meditation

CM vs. Deep Sleep vs. TM

30 mins. of CM ~

Cyclic Meditation Practices Benefit at all levels

Practice Points

� Eyes Closed throughout the practice

� Focus only on Listening to instructions and following them

� Perfection on posture is NOT the focus – Maintaining inner awareness and not letting mind wander is important.

� Slow , continuous , steady movements

� Awareness on blood circulation, nerve impulses , heart beat etc. ( Internal)

� Experiencing the sound vibrations – Humming bee ( Bhramri), AAAKara, UUUKara, MMMKara, A-U-M

� Preferably practice in the evening after getting back from work - before dinner.

Expansion of Awareness

CM – Multidimensional Effect

Q ?

Backup

MSRT - Mind Sound Resonance

Technique

� Prayer – Salutation to the Devine ( Maha Mritunjaya Mantra) – 1 Min

� Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT) – Observe the abdominal breathing internally with closed eyes – 3 Mins

� Loud chanting (Ahata) of AAAkara, UUUkara, MMMKara and AUM – 3 rounds – 16 Minutes

� Alternate loud ( Ahata) and Mental ( Anahata ) chanting of AAAKara, UUUKara, MMMKara and AUM ( 3 rounds )

� Ahata of Long chant invoking fearlessness – Maha Mritunjaya Mantra ( 3 rounds)

� Alternate Ahata – anahata of Mahamritunjaya Mantra ( 3Rounds)

� Anahata Of AUM ( 3 rounds)

� Silence

� Resolve

� Closing Prayer for peace