Yoga and Meditation: A Holistic Approach

More than thirty participants engaged in an immersive yoga and meditation internship organized by the esteemed association, “Le Temps du Yoga.”. This event underscored the importance of a thorough practice where postural, respiratory, and meditative elements are seamlessly integrated. The key takeaway? yoga is meditation.

Meet the Expert

The internship was led by Jean-Michel Creisméas, a renowned Sanskritist and yoga practitioner with decades of experience. His in-depth understanding of traditional texts and commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge on Indian yoga traditions has made him a respected figure in the yoga community. Creisméas is known for his contributions to numerous yoga publications and encyclopedias.

Progressive Practice: Merging Body and Mind

Jean-Michel Creisméas led the participants through a progressive postural practice,

Alternating time of practice and base time, accompanied by recitation of mantras, a refocusing on places of fixing of the body or on the breath, he knew how to guide with precision and finesse this work of listening and perceptions of the sensations to prepare for the meditative experience

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• Alternating between dynamic practice and rest periods.
• Recitation of mantras to focus the mind.
• Gentle guidance on posture and breath to enhance the meditative experience.

Creisméas emphasized the importance of a integrated approach. All these aspects of yoga, rather than focusing on isolated elements, must be implemented to carefully assess and prepare for the meditional experiese.

The Philosophy Behind Yoga and Meditation

Drawing insights from the Patañjali Yoga-Sûtra, one of the oldest and most revered yoga texts, Creisméas delved into the various levels of meditation as described in this ancient treatise. Patañjali Yoga-Sûtra offers many insights into making sure meditation can be understood.

What are the different levels of meditation? How does practicing the teachings of the Yoga-Sûtra aid in achieving meditation. Learning the nuances of yoga and meditation requires rigorous learning and implication of teachings by the yogi.

Yoga: More Than Just Flexibility

Did you know about “Yoga is meditation?” This verdict covers layers of understanding about the system, yoga is termed more than just the practice of exercises.”