Thanks, I'm so grateful for your feedback as I'm always aware that I write about things that are from another culture (I'm American). Though I am American, I think it's important to retain the Sanskrit terminology used in yoga since many of the terms do not translate exactly into English.
What type of yoga do you practice?
Sankalpa is one of those things that I practice and then forget about and then remember...it seems like such a simple thing, but takes some discipline to incorporate into one's practice. I hope you benefit from your exploration into this! Thank you for commenting:)
I recently learned that Sanskrit is not a mere language. I believe Sanskrit is a science of sounds.
The sound of every Sanskrit word is associated with a form. For instance, the word "Shreem" or "Brzee" is associated with "Gold" (or "Money").
So, when you chant "Shreem" or "Brzee", the vibrations produced in your body attract the corresponding form into your life.
I grew up in India and learned Sanskrit in middle school. Nobody taught me this dimension of Sanskrit back then. It was thought of as a mere language. Nobody knew these aspects.
Anyway, I digress! :)
I practice "Shambhavi Mahamudra", which is a combination of asanas, Om chanting, and some intense pranayama. It's a 21-minute practice. I got initiated into this practice by my Guru when he visited Toronto 5 years ago.
It changed my life - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It also changed the lives of others around me, as I became a better person to deal with.
Lol!
P.S.: I'm going to dive deeper into Sankalpa. You really got me into this :)
Guru, I thought I'd share an article I wrote years ago for an online publication. It's a bit about Sanskrit and speaks a little about it as a science of sounds:
Right, a science of sounds. I've heard that you don't have to understand the words to get the benefit of the vibrations of Sanskrit. But I like to know the meaning, too!
I've never heard of Shambhavi Mahamudra. I'll have to read about it. My practice has been influenced by Integral Yoga (Swami Satchidananda) and Sudarshan Kriya (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of Art of Living).
Great post!
Being a Hindu and a Yoga Practitioner, I've heard the word "Sankalpa" many times, but had no idea what it meant.
I'm intrigued to look into this more.
Thanks!
Thanks, I'm so grateful for your feedback as I'm always aware that I write about things that are from another culture (I'm American). Though I am American, I think it's important to retain the Sanskrit terminology used in yoga since many of the terms do not translate exactly into English.
What type of yoga do you practice?
Sankalpa is one of those things that I practice and then forget about and then remember...it seems like such a simple thing, but takes some discipline to incorporate into one's practice. I hope you benefit from your exploration into this! Thank you for commenting:)
Agree.
You bring up a great point about language.
I recently learned that Sanskrit is not a mere language. I believe Sanskrit is a science of sounds.
The sound of every Sanskrit word is associated with a form. For instance, the word "Shreem" or "Brzee" is associated with "Gold" (or "Money").
So, when you chant "Shreem" or "Brzee", the vibrations produced in your body attract the corresponding form into your life.
I grew up in India and learned Sanskrit in middle school. Nobody taught me this dimension of Sanskrit back then. It was thought of as a mere language. Nobody knew these aspects.
Anyway, I digress! :)
I practice "Shambhavi Mahamudra", which is a combination of asanas, Om chanting, and some intense pranayama. It's a 21-minute practice. I got initiated into this practice by my Guru when he visited Toronto 5 years ago.
It changed my life - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It also changed the lives of others around me, as I became a better person to deal with.
Lol!
P.S.: I'm going to dive deeper into Sankalpa. You really got me into this :)
Guru, I thought I'd share an article I wrote years ago for an online publication. It's a bit about Sanskrit and speaks a little about it as a science of sounds:
https://shutupandyoga.com/the-everyday-magic-of-sanskrit-bringing-the-sacred-language-of-yoga-into-your-practice/
Jacquie, I meant to share this article with you:
https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/mantras-benefits
“Even if you don’t understand the words, just chanting in Sanskrit immerses you in a higher vibration.”
I think you nailed it!
Such an insightful article.
I truly admire your dedication to Yoga.
Way to go!
Right, a science of sounds. I've heard that you don't have to understand the words to get the benefit of the vibrations of Sanskrit. But I like to know the meaning, too!
I've never heard of Shambhavi Mahamudra. I'll have to read about it. My practice has been influenced by Integral Yoga (Swami Satchidananda) and Sudarshan Kriya (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of Art of Living).
I'm so grateful for all these powerful teachings!
Satchidananda and Sri Sri are noteworthy icons in the Yogic circle. I have a lot of respect for them.
"Shambhavi Mahamudra" was designed by Sadhguru from Isha Foundation. Sadhguru is my Guru - he initiated me into this 21-min practice.
Sadhguru's ashram in India was so close to the city I was born, yet, I had no clue about him until I moved to North America!
They say your Guru finds you. It couldn't be truer in my case.
Here's more info on Shambhavi Mahamudra, if you're interested:
https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/article/what-is-shambhavi-mahamudra
"Those moments we call failure or shortcoming hold information about ourselves." I love this perspective. So true.
But so hard to remember sometimes...
That’s what community is for:)