sandeyeYoga Styles: Laya-Yoga
March 12th 2009 16:10
Laya Yoga is generally another Guru-disciple based Yoga meditation practice - and definitely not a casual fitness workout style, even if you seek online instruction instead. It is based on the Chakras, though utilizing them as doorways towards higher consciousness rather than simply as energy channels for physical health. Laya Yoga can break you free of dependency upon the physical, thinking-mind, and emotional-sensual level of mind. Laya Yoga provides a method of establishing contact and awareness of deeper mind-zones.
There are two main forms of Laya Yoga - Tantrika Laya Yoga and Vaidika Laya Yoga. These depend on if you follow a Tantric or Vedic system of practice. The difference also determines if you can practice from an online source or will require a Guru-disciple relationship.
The practice involves listening to an internal sound., upon which one focuses. This steadies the mind. Online instruction is available and explains the procedure thus:
* seat yourself in Lotus and focus on the Ajna Chakra through closed eyes.
* close your senses and open your mind.
* listen into your right ear.
* with practice, a clear internal sound should form in your awareness.
* concentrate on the variations of this sound. (there should be both gross and subtle sounds)
When this practice is done properly, the mind is stilled and the external aspects of life slip away, allowing one to focus on the internal deeper layers of being. It assists one to reach the state of Samadhi.
The necessity for a Guru comes about from the fact that the correct sounds to be heard are sometimes blocked from operation due to impurities of the nadis. This can be solved by proper Pranayama practices, if a Guru is not available to assist you directly. For those unable to master the technique, practice of Brahmari can offer a safe external sound on which to focus until you can locate a suitable teacher to extend and perfect your practice. Practiced regularly, it offers a way to connect to the deeper mind levels, retain purity within the nadis, and reach Samadhi.
Laya Yoga was introduced to the Western World by Yogi Dr. Malik, who trained and practiced in the Himalayan region first. He has changed the way it operates to suit the Western practitioner. Practice involves two aspects - meditation and sound. Dr Malik is a Kundalini expert who currently offers direct teachings and supervision at The School of Yoga, Bethnal Green Road, London in England. (Further info available at www.yogavogue.com)
There are two main forms of Laya Yoga - Tantrika Laya Yoga and Vaidika Laya Yoga. These depend on if you follow a Tantric or Vedic system of practice. The difference also determines if you can practice from an online source or will require a Guru-disciple relationship.
The practice involves listening to an internal sound., upon which one focuses. This steadies the mind. Online instruction is available and explains the procedure thus:
* seat yourself in Lotus and focus on the Ajna Chakra through closed eyes.
* close your senses and open your mind.
* listen into your right ear.
* with practice, a clear internal sound should form in your awareness.
* concentrate on the variations of this sound. (there should be both gross and subtle sounds)
When this practice is done properly, the mind is stilled and the external aspects of life slip away, allowing one to focus on the internal deeper layers of being. It assists one to reach the state of Samadhi.
The necessity for a Guru comes about from the fact that the correct sounds to be heard are sometimes blocked from operation due to impurities of the nadis. This can be solved by proper Pranayama practices, if a Guru is not available to assist you directly. For those unable to master the technique, practice of Brahmari can offer a safe external sound on which to focus until you can locate a suitable teacher to extend and perfect your practice. Practiced regularly, it offers a way to connect to the deeper mind levels, retain purity within the nadis, and reach Samadhi.
Laya Yoga was introduced to the Western World by Yogi Dr. Malik, who trained and practiced in the Himalayan region first. He has changed the way it operates to suit the Western practitioner. Practice involves two aspects - meditation and sound. Dr Malik is a Kundalini expert who currently offers direct teachings and supervision at The School of Yoga, Bethnal Green Road, London in England. (Further info available at www.yogavogue.com)
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