These guided practices are a traditional interpretation of Patanjali's Yogasutra aphorisms on establishing samāpatti (habituated engrossment) in āsana practice. Breathing and quietening of mind are brought about by clearly defining the contemplation. Both primordial sound currents from Oṃ chanting and meditation bowls are used as aids to engrossment. In these classes, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda shows how the traditional practice of mindful...

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The ujjāyi breathing method is fundamental to Himalayan prānāyāma and yoga-vinyāsa-krama. Learn and practice ujjāyi breathwork with this 3-part video series by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishanada. This collection is suitable for all levels - advanced students will be able to harness the subtle nuances taught, while beginners will start to build their practice.

These teachings and guided practices are a traditional interpretation of Patanjali's Yogasutra aphorisms on establishing the ananta samāpatti (engrossment in infinitude) in āsana practice, and then invoking the breathwork for a prānāyāma practice. In this series of discourses and guided practices, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda answers the quintessential question if indeed perfection of āsana is needed before starting the prānāyāma.

These three sequential discourses highlight a traditional interpretation of Patanjali's Yogasutra aphorisms on establishing Iśwara samāpatti (engrossment in godliness). Yogasutra aphorisms 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 32 of chapter-1; 44 and 45 of chapter-2 are explained in the light of sage Vyāsa’s exposition. In these classes, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda explains how to apply Iśwara-praṇidhāna (a special devotion to God) by choosing one of ...

Preparatory Study for Initiation into Himalayan Kriya Meditation