Prelude: I would be left searching for words when somebody asks me what I got from Inner Engineering or other Isha yoga programs. I end up blabbering about my health (read weight loss, no back pain) and a calmer mind, while internally I would feel, I am not even saying anything close to what I truly got from it. This is an attempt to verbalize what I feel.
My sharing: Almost a year back, I took this yoga program called Inner Engineering offered by Isha foundation. Ever since the day I got initiated to the simple 21 minute practice, there was something in me that changed totally that I was not able to put my fingers on. All I could sense was that this practice which was handed over to me is invaluable. That my mind was totally chatter free right after the practices and the fact that I lost 40 pounds over just a couple of months and got healthier everyday was very encouraging and I kept on to my practices regularly.
Every now and then, I look back to see what is it that has changed in me, what is that which has caused such a vibrant health and a life that is happening effortlessly. Several times, I could not explain it to even my closest friends what it was and why I am asking them repeatedly to join this program or at least the intro talk. Today, just after my evening practices, suddenly it popped that happiness and the way I experience it has changed. It is not that I was not a happy person or anything. I was a very happy person with a great family, wonderful friends, fantastic job and good personal and active social life. No complaints!. Only thing is previously, happiness always had to be something that I achieved, something that made me proud, something I bought, something I was recognized for, something.
Whereas now, after attending this program and being regular with the practices, the happiness I experience is not associated with anything. It is about nothing! Just knowing that it has nothing to do with what I do or don't do gives me so much more freedom than I have ever experienced before. Now, when I do or pursue anything I do not depend on it to give me happiness. Just realizing this made me feel absolutely fantastic.
Such a huge possibility, how could I even begin to tell.. if you can just take a few hours from your schedule to listen what this is all about, you can see what it is. I am sure, then, you will resonate with me.
I will be most delighted if you make it to one of the free public talks by Sadhguru, the founder of Isha foundation. His life and work serve as a reminder that inner sciences are not esoteric philosophies from an outdated past, but a contemporary science vitally relevant to our times.
Public talk details:
Washington DC: E-flyer RSVP
Atlanta: E-flyer RSVP
Bay area: E-flyer RSVP
Los Angeles: E-flyer RSVP
My sharing: Almost a year back, I took this yoga program called Inner Engineering offered by Isha foundation. Ever since the day I got initiated to the simple 21 minute practice, there was something in me that changed totally that I was not able to put my fingers on. All I could sense was that this practice which was handed over to me is invaluable. That my mind was totally chatter free right after the practices and the fact that I lost 40 pounds over just a couple of months and got healthier everyday was very encouraging and I kept on to my practices regularly.
Every now and then, I look back to see what is it that has changed in me, what is that which has caused such a vibrant health and a life that is happening effortlessly. Several times, I could not explain it to even my closest friends what it was and why I am asking them repeatedly to join this program or at least the intro talk. Today, just after my evening practices, suddenly it popped that happiness and the way I experience it has changed. It is not that I was not a happy person or anything. I was a very happy person with a great family, wonderful friends, fantastic job and good personal and active social life. No complaints!. Only thing is previously, happiness always had to be something that I achieved, something that made me proud, something I bought, something I was recognized for, something.
Whereas now, after attending this program and being regular with the practices, the happiness I experience is not associated with anything. It is about nothing! Just knowing that it has nothing to do with what I do or don't do gives me so much more freedom than I have ever experienced before. Now, when I do or pursue anything I do not depend on it to give me happiness. Just realizing this made me feel absolutely fantastic.
Such a huge possibility, how could I even begin to tell.. if you can just take a few hours from your schedule to listen what this is all about, you can see what it is. I am sure, then, you will resonate with me.
I will be most delighted if you make it to one of the free public talks by Sadhguru, the founder of Isha foundation. His life and work serve as a reminder that inner sciences are not esoteric philosophies from an outdated past, but a contemporary science vitally relevant to our times.
Public talk details:
Washington DC: E-flyer RSVP
Atlanta: E-flyer RSVP
Bay area: E-flyer RSVP
Los Angeles: E-flyer RSVP
6 comments:
I think I really don't get your point. If you don't work for something and you are still happy then what will be the motivation to work. Are these two sustainable? Also, then I think there won't be any meaning for the word challenges!
Anna you lost 40pounds (20kgs!)! But then you must look thinner than omakuchchi! Latest picture please!
I think anna is highlighting the idea that happiness is a state of being/consciousness rather than something you derive out of an event of the external world. You can be happy for nothing because thats what you do when you aren't fixated on an external world event - it happens quite a bit of the time in ordinary lives unaffected by useless pressures/anxieties. This doesn't necessarily mean doing nothing/having no motivation to do something. It is just that doing this thing wouldn't be the your absolute source of happiness - You'll just do what you like in this state - Achievements aren't forced, rather whatever you do becomes a natural achievement. Thats my personal experiential understanding of what vijay anna means. I am sure you've experienced this too. vijay anna's training is perhaps a methodical way to get to this state, most of the time. ;)
the happiness I experience is not associated with anything. It is about nothing!
This is scary. You must remember you are still a cog in the material world. As long as you dont become indifferent to it in the name of inner peace, all is well.
Hmm.. Sounds interesting, the happy feeling is in the mind!! It should have taken some time for the mind to *learn* it!
its nice u have realised about practising such exercise or yoga whatever others call. its truth that he makes us pain-free life and active too..
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