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KRSNA YOGAThe Spiritual Essence
of Astanga Yoga
Author : Sriman Gaur Nataraj Das
E-Mail : gaurnatraj@gmail.com
Date Produced : October, 2010
Edited : Sriman Rasa Mandala das & Narasimha das
Serial No. : 17 of 54
A Presentation on
DEDICATIONHis Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
Founder-AcaryaInternational Society for Krishna Consciousness
1. To study the tenets of Astanga Yoga from authentic scriptures like the Bhagavad-Gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Patanjali Yoga sutras.
2. To apply the limbs of Astanga Yoga suitably to aid the practice of Bhakti-yoga.
3. To develop and promote yoga as a authentic and traditional means of preventive health care for body, mind and intellect.
4. To develop institutes and to systematically promote the awareness of Astanga Yoga among devotees and use it as a preaching medium to non-devotees.
In this presentation
Importance of yoga: references by Srila Prabhupada.
Importance of yoga in today’s daily life. The understanding of yoga. The practice of yoga. Asana, pranayama, bandha, mudra. Diet. Courses. Opening Yoga Institutes.
Srila Bhaktivinoda ThakuraHealth, Sadhana, Service
Health
Sadhana
Service
Srila Prabhupada
“Hope this meets you in good health and happiness
in devotional service.”
Health comes first for a Sadhana Bhakta
Healthy people in India
CowsNatural agriculture
People were mostly farmers Lots of physical work
Now 80% of food is
inorganic PETROL Pollution Bad water
No physical work Noise pollution
Most important foods like
Milk, Ghee & Butter are of low quality
Water is bad
As devotees, even we are not immune to diseases.
This definitely affects our sadhana.
Most temple devotees suffer from…
.
Constipation Indigestion
Acidity Piles
Causes…
Improper diet
Lack of proper exercise
Addiction to modern medicines
The answer is simple. The age old and accepted solution of Hatha Yoga.
Laws of Ayurveda
Sattvic diet
The practice of Yoga includes an entire lifestyle
Yoga practice purifies
All the 5 koshas
Gives psychological benefits unlike any other system of medicine.
Yoga is
A spiritual sadhana.
Helps prevent diseases.
Helps us in our most important activity of chanting.
After preliminary practice let’s get down to wisdom.
Atah Yoganushasanam
Yoga means to control the ramblings of the mind by connecting oneself to the
Supreme Lord.
Yogah Citta Vritti nirodhah
The practice of yoga includes an entire lifestyle.
3rd canto of Bhagavatam covers all of astanga yoga philosophy of sankhya.
This includes Yama Niyama
The practices include
Asana
Pranayama
Bandha
Mudra
and DIET…..
Kriyas
Purificatory processes
Kriyas
Dhauti
Neti
Trataka
Nauli
Kapalabhati
Kriyas
Balance the tri-doshas
Most digestion and stomach problems can be cured.
It is very economical to do.
One needs to take care of diet after cleansing.
Asanas purify the body.
Tatah dvandvanibghatah
Surya-namaskarais the topmost practice.
Then sitting postures for chanting and meditation.
Asanas
Standing
Sitting
Prone
Supine
Asanas
Strengthening
Balancing
Healing
Asanas
Bending
Twisting
Sideways
Asanas vs. Exercise
Elastic stretching
Mind body co-ordination
Psychological purification
Pranayama purifies vayu
Tatah ksiyate Prakasaavaranam
Pranayama
Improves breathing
Relaxation
Mind control
Pranayama is accompanied by bandha and mudra.
Bandha
Brahmacharya
Helps in chanting
Mudra
Gives subtle control over elements.
Used in Deity worship also.
One can maintain perfect health just by practicing yoga for 30
minutes in a day
and
maintaining a sattvic diet
Lifestyle includes
Physical maintenanceDiet - 40 %
Exercise or yoga 30 % Sleep 30 %
Mental maintenanceTapas
SvadhayaIsvarapranidhana
yuktähära-vihärasya
yukta-ceñöasya karmasu
yukta-svapnävabodhasya
yogo bhavati duùkha-hä
He who is regulated in his habits of eating, sleeping, recreation and work can mitigate
all material pains by practicing the yoga system.
Krsnaahara
Ahara consists of 40% of body maintenance
Rest 60% is exercise and sleep
ähära-çuddhau sattva-
çuddhiù sattva-çuddhau
dhruvä småtiù småti-
lambhe sarvagranthénäà
vipramokñaù.
The purpose of food is to increase the duration of life,
purify the mind and aid bodily strength.
- B.G 17.10 Purport
One must look at food with the purpose in mind
and not taste.
Hence one must follow proper diet for a steady health and mind.
Food also has 3 components
Spiritual Subtle
Physical
Spiritual: Consciousness and purpose
Subtle: The subtle content sattvic, etc.
Physical: The rasa and the prana
In the Bhagavad–Gita food is also divided into 3 categories:
Sattvik Rajasic
Tamasic
A yogi should be focused on sattvik as a wrong diet can lead to disease.
Examples of
Sattvic ahara: That which digests quickly and keeps you healthy and light. Fulfills all three criteria.
Rajasic ahara: That which takes long time to digest, can cause indigestion, can burn the stomach lining etc., fulfills only 2
criteria.
Tamasic ahara: Difficult to digest, can cause disease, gives a false illusion of strength and bewilders. No criteria is
fulfilled.
Examples of
Sattvic ahara: Milk, ghee, yogurt, butter, whole wheat, red rice, parvar, barley , ginger, honey.
Rajasic ahara: Too salty food, too hot, chilli, pungent, potato.
Tamasic ahara: Tomato, meat, onion, garlic.
Atyahara is described as the first activity that can
“Destroy” Bhakti
Hence one needs to have a proper
regulated diet as
food can make or break your health.
A Yogi should avoid food which is
Reheated, Sour,
Too Salty,Oily,Dry,
With too many vegetables.
Recommended diet for Yogis
Whole wheat Raw rice (unpolished)
MilkGhee
Sugar Candy, Greengram (Akkha Moong)
ParavaraSeasonal fruits
Today’s agriculture is 80%
PETROLEUM-based
80% of what we eat comprise of fertilizers and pesticides.
We should be very careful in terms of selecting food for
prasadam.
Food should be
Freshly cookedEasily digestible
Avoid
Tomato Potato
Cauliflower Cabbage
Avoid
Outside masala Silver coated sweets Chilly and hot spices
Timings
Digestion is a very energy sapping activity. Hence one needs to regulate the timing.
Timings
Food takes 14-16 hrs to digest, go through the intestines and come out. Hence a heavy
lunch before 2:00 pm ensures stomach clears in the morning.
Sattve Laghutvam
Sattva guna is characterized by lightness. Hence a Yogi should have a diet regulated in such a way that he feels always light.
One should regularly practice Asanas and Pranayama.
One should also perform seasonal Kriyas; this ensures
proper upkeep of your system.
Recommended Food Items
Soups (Pumpkin, Bottle guard, carrot, snakegaurd,
Barley, whole wheat.)Khichri (With one vegetable)
Chapati with one subji (Non-oily)Fruits (Seasonal + Honey)
Sugar Candy (Kapha Nashaka)
Dinacharya
First Brush (Jihva Dhauti, Danta Dhauti)
Pass stool
Take bath
Major meals should be finished before 2:00 pm.
Sleep
One should sleep soundly. 6 hours is necessary for the present
condition. Sleep gives muscles time to
recuperate.
Lack of Sleep can result in
Loss of memory
Brain damage
Stress related diseases like diabetes
Mental weakness
And most importantly…….
Sleeping during japa time which can cause offense at
the lotus feet of the holy name…
A Yoga Course can be organized for 10 – 15 days.
This will include complete detailed seminars on
asana pranayama and chanting.
Recently conducted successful seminars
Sri Dham Mayapur Bangalore
Pune Aravade
Bangalore
Mathura Sat-sanga: 40 participants
ISKCON Pune
Temple brahmacharis: 90 participants
Grihastas: 30
Matajis: 20
ISKCON Aravade
Temple brahmacharis: 23 participants
Grihastas: 12
Results
30 min. tailormade yoga schedule was given . The results were tremendous.
We had all or most devotees reporting that they had very good results by
curing many health problems.
The goal and benefit of yoga is purification of body and mind
to make it fit for self-realization.
Krishna Yoga Institute ...
Future plan towards devotee Care
Krishna Yoga! Be fit to serve Lord Krishna!
Thank you very much! Hare Krishna!
Sriman Gaura Nataraj das
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Name Sriman Gaura Nataraj das
Age and Gender 37, Male
Country/Province of Origin India, Karnataka
Educational Degree and Year M.Sc in Yoga, 2006
Educational Institution Mangalore University
Professional Work/Experience Teacher in ISKCON
Affiliation with ISKCON Since 2001
Present Service in ISKCON Preacher/ISKCON New Vrindavan
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