David McGrath
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Helping people to explore who they are so they can celebrate life.
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MORE THAN JUST SURVIVING - SUTRA 1.5
Modifications or thought-waves (vritti) can be defined generally as either causing pain (klishta) or not causing pain (aklishta). Some may be supportive and empowering, while others may be restrictive and debilitating. Some may be considered useful, while others un-useful. Some may move us towards realisation of the Self while others away from it.
By David McGrath27 days ago in Humans
SEEING WHO YOU REALLY ARE - SUTRA 1.3
In Samadhi, we have direct experience of our existence beyond the level of ego personality, mind and intellect. We experience directly our essential nature as the witnessing presence which is unaffected by all that occurs. This witnessing presence is the Seer - the eternal Self. The term ‘Seer’ holds no religious or metaphysical meaning, it is not something we have to believe in. Sage Patanjali, instead of going into detail on the nature of the true Self, uses the term ‘Seer’ as a means to reference the state experienced when one adheres to the purifying practices of yoga.
By David McGrath2 months ago in Psyche
DEFINITION OF YOGA - SUTRA 1.2
This sutra embodies the entire essence of the science of Self-realisation. By way of relaxed concentration, the practitioner prevents all mind-stuff (vritti) from forming in their individual conscious awareness (chitta) allowing them to experience pure conscious being. This then, is yoga or samadhi, the core teaching of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The sutras that follow provide more detail on how to facilitate experiencing yoga, oneness consciousness.
By David McGrath2 months ago in Psyche
INSTRUCTION IN YOGA — SUTRA 1.1
Yoga is a life-long practice. It is not a therapy, nor is it just a means to stay fit, manage one’s health, or achieve material success. However, through committed practice it does prove therapeutic. It does nurture and maintain physical, emotional and mental well-being. It also gives way to a life of fulfilment and personal success. Nonetheless, the true purpose of practising yoga is to experience yoga. Yoga is both a means and the end.
By David McGrath2 months ago in Psyche