{"id":1376,"date":"2023-07-03T09:47:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T04:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/?post_type=class&#038;p=1376"},"modified":"2023-10-04T10:40:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T05:10:25","slug":"how-to-start-a-yoga-practice","status":"publish","type":"class","link":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/class\/how-to-start-a-yoga-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Yoga Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How to start the Yoga Practice &#8211; With the significance, meaning and explanation of OM symbol. This is an essential and most important video for the students who are learning Yoga, and even for the teachers who are teaching Yoga. There are various things which everyone can&#8217;t learn and remember always. So, here is a platform to learn and remember things very easily. Yoga School of Bharat focuses on the basic, root and classical form of yoga with their deep meanings and significance. It is very important to learn the relaxation technique, Patanjali mantra with the meaning of OM. This is the authentic and original way of starting the Yoga practice. I hope this effort will help you or guide you in your yogic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Start a Yoga Practice | Yoga School of Bharat | Viral Chawla\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QAsO5ZFxPJc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Namaskar, I Viral Chawla welcomes you to the Yoga School of Bharat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga School of Bharat Says- Yoga for the mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we will learn about how to start a yoga class in an appropriate manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, sit in a comfortable position &#8211; Straighten your back and close your eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relax your mind, relax your body and focus only on your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe your breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe your breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep Inhale &#8212;- Deep Exhale &#8212;- Observe the pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus your mind only on your breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, when your are relaxed from your internal and external body, you can move ahead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time which we took to get our mind relaxed, deep inhale and exhale while your eyes are closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help in relaxing your mind and focus on one single point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will help your whole body to get relaxed, calm your mind and stop the unnecessary thoughts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why it is said that your mind should be relaxed before you start anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, attain the Namaskar or Anjali mudra with palms facing each other in front of your chest region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thumbs should touch your body and fingers joining together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is known as Anjali Mudra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will start with a starting prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;PATANJALI YOGA MANTRA&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" class=\"wp-image-1377\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/patanjali-mantra-yoga-school-of-bharat.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/patanjali-mantra-yoga-school-of-bharat.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/patanjali-mantra-yoga-school-of-bharat-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/patanjali-mantra-yoga-school-of-bharat-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/patanjali-mantra-yoga-school-of-bharat-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the mind and body is completely relaxed, you can start with any prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which will create a vibration of positive energy in our body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help with a positive effect on whatever you do after this<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prayer we uttered today, we will now learn the meaning of that shloka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us bow down to the great sages of Patanjali, who gave yoga for peace and purity of mind, grammar for clarity and purity of speech and medicine for perfection of health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maharishi Patanjali &#8211; Father of Modern Yoga gave a detailed and systematic representation of yoga with it&#8217;s sutras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will discuss in detail about yoga sutra in further videos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us first learn the meaning of OM and 3 times Shanti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very important to understand the meaning of things we do and utter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Mandukya Upanishad, there are few words which are not only just a word but a sense of feeling or emotion which creates in our mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>like, when we listen a word &#8211; SNAKE, it creates an image with a &#8221;sense of fear&#8221; in our mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why, it is said that there are some words which creates an impression in our mind which can&#8217;t be forgotten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likely, OM creates an image soon after we listen the word with 3 curves, a moon and a dot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the meaning of this symbol? We will now learn about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, the smallest curve, represents the unconscious (deep sleep) &#8211; Sushuti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second big curve represents then consciousness (waking state) &#8211; Jagrat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third curve which starts from the middle represents the sub consciousness (dream state) &#8211; swapna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>half crescent moon represents the Maya or the Illusional world which creates a barrier to realise the ultimate reality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The small dot represents the onness &#8211; Super Consciousness (Turiya) &#8211; Samadhi State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" class=\"wp-image-1378\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/om-yoga-school-of-bharat-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the symbolic meaning of the word OM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OM is not just a word &#8211; it is a combination of 3 different sound &#8211; A, U and M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These 3 sounds are the major vocal cords which are produced by different parts of the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sound is created from our abdomen region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U sound is created from our chest region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M sound is created though throat region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combination of A U M is known as OM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to sanskrit, when you combine A with U, it becomes O<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why, correct way of pronouncing OM is AUM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you start uttering the word AUM, it should activate all our major vocal cords<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the ratio of A U M should be in 1:1:1 ratio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OM is not only restricted to Hinduism, it relates to our mind states and above all religion, caste or any culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It explains us to achieve oneness by clearing the barrier of illusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reason being for saying 3 times shanti after OM is to calm all 3 states of our mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each &#8216;shanti&#8217; is for the unconscious, conscious and sub conscious mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If our mind is calm and relaxed, it will help our whole body to be healthy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, today we learnt about how to start a yoga class in an appropriate way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, relax your body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, start with a prayer which creates a positive energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AUM chanting in 1:1:1 ratio followed by 3 times shanti &#8211; Feel the vibrations and positive energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>now, when you start doing something- it will help you with concentration power with relaxed mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you learnt something new and interesting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":339,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-1376","class","type-class","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"page_structure_type":"type-1"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/class\/1376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/class"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/class"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1376"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogaschoolofbharat.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}