The meaning of yoga by Indira

Yoga means to yoke or unite mind, body, and spirit to the Source of Life, tuning into the interconnectedness of all good things by meditation. In yoga sutra 1.2, the second sutra of book one, Patanjali lays out the definition and purpose of yoga. Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah: yoga is the cessation of the modifications, or fluctuations, of the mind (meditation).

Meditation means reducing thought waves in our mind. It is a mistake to believe that meditation means stopping your thoughts. We reduce thought waves simply by focusing our thoughts on one thing, in yoga we often meditate on our breath, visualizing something, focusing on physical sensations of the body or on holding postures. In my yoga classes I use the vibrations of a Tibetan singing bowl and tinsha cymbals to meditate on, as well as breath work, the aroma of essential oils, touch and postures among other means of meditation.

Indira B-N इन्दिरा

Indira facilitating meditation on Zoom. Visit her YouTube channel to see her Zoom classes: Yoga for the Mature Woman - Indira's Kundalini yoga https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmWb1gnF3amNxmhNPdz92Pw