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Yoga Philosophy - Brahmacharya
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Om Saha Nau-Avatu | Saha Nau Bhunaktu | Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai | Tejasvi Nau-Adhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || Meaning: Aum! May we be protected together; may we be nourished together; May we work conjointly with great energy, May our study be vigorous and effective; May we not mutually dispute (or may we not hate any). Aum! Let there be peace in me!
SHANTI MANTRA OM SAHANA VAVATU
Bharata
Rama & Lakshmana
Dasarantha, Kausalya, Sumitra, & Kaikeyi
Shatrughna
Kshatriya
Breathe & check in: how was today?
Yamas!
The yamas are behavioral "restraints" (the things we strive not to do).
- Ahimsa - non-violence/harming
- Satya - truthfullness (not lying)
- Asteya - non-stealing
- Brahmacharya - vitality conservation (don't spew/waste energy)
- Aparigraha - non-greediness
Brahmacharya
Energy/Vitality/Sensual Restraint
directing mental, physical, emotional, energies toward spiritual growth rather than immediate pleasure/reward.
"Brahmacharya-pratiṣṭhāyāṃ vīryalābhaḥ'' (II, Sutra 38)"When one becomes firm in brahmacharya (continence), vigor is gained"
Self-control & discipline
Mental
Emotional
Physical
Asana Practice
Surya Namaskar A
Tadasana
Tadasana
Bhujangasana
Uttanasana
Uttanasana
Ardha Uttanasana
Ardha Uttanasana
Chatturanga Dandasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana