Movement is Meditation - IYD Digital Celebration

Viewing movement as meditation expands the traditional notion of meditation beyond stillness, incorporating dynamic activities that align the body and mind.

Undoubtedly, movement encourages and allows the body to find greater relaxation. By expanding your range of motion, you create more space for breath. But as we grow older, becomes earning member of the family, takes up responsibilties, we become more committed to our work routine, movement is challenging. Unfortunately, a lot of us are unable to commit to any kind of activity either because of physical ailments or obligations at work. People in this category have no choice, therefore, we can't hold them responsible but we can encourage them to find a practice that they can practice on their own at their own convenience.

On this International Yoga Day, hellomyyoga plans to offer a comprehensive yoga session designed by different yoga schools and teachers to offer mind-body-breath harmony to all the people who are at different ages or stages of life and own this practice.

Session 1: Suryanamaskar, or Sun Salutation, is a sequence of yoga postures traditionally performed in a flow, often synchronized with breath. When combined with Vedic chanting, the practice can deepen the spiritual and meditative experience, adding a layer of sacredness and mindfulness. In this session Chitra Ganesh and Kavya Jain offers a comprehensive guideline on how to chant, what to chant and how to practice suryanamaskar.

Session 2:  Deep inner peace and effortless focus is the access point of Transcendental Meditation. This technique is simple and natural that helps one go beyond the conscious mind’s surface level to a state of awareness. Bringing in Transcendental Meditation into a busy day may take some effort initially, but it pays off. When you make meditation a priority by placing it ahead of everything else in your life, you will have greater calmness even when faced with stress, and you will be able to achieve better balance and satisfaction in life.

Session 3: Yoga and Ayurveda, both ancient systems originating from India, are intrinsically linked and complement each other in promoting holistic health and well-being. This 30 minutes session aims to guide you with simple and easy to apply Ayurveda Lifestyle correction tips that intends to make your movement aligned to your constituion. This session is guided by Vd. Shweta Labde founder of Charya Ayurveda.

Session 4: Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that adapts hatha yoga and iyengar yoga poses and techniques to be performed while seated on a chair or using a chair for support. It's an accessible and inclusive form of yoga designed by Sumit Sapru, founder of Yogsattva, that can be practiced by individuals with mobility issues, senior adults, office workers, or anyone who may find it challenging to practice yoga on a mat.

Session 5: Dynamic flow yoga is a style of yoga blend of Ashtanga and Hatha yoga that synchronizes movement with breath in a continuous and flowing sequence. This session designed by Bipin Baloni, senior yoga instructor, Rishikul Yogashala is a dynamic and energetic practice that emphasizes fluid transitions between poses, creating a moving meditation that builds strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.