Invitation for Group Sadhana : Every morning 6:30 am to 8:00 am : 'Through sadhana, we can regain the energy and strength'

[ankush]

Dear Aolites,

 

Art of Living Cox Town center invites for Group Sadhana everyday morning. Drop-in for group practice sessions open to all who have completed the Art of Living Course.

 

6:30  a.m. to  7 a.m. - Warm up stretches and Surya namaskar
7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. – Padmasadhana asana + Meditation
7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. - SHORT SUDARSHAN KRIYA

8:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m – Knowledge Video- Commentary on Ashtavakra Gita

 

‘Through sadhana, we can regain the energy and strength’

 

Seva should walk hand in hand with sadhana (spiritual practices). If one is absent, you will not gain anything from the other. From sadhana you get strength to do seva, and fromseva you get depth in sadhana.

But remember that sadhana is your first priority! You should make time to do sadhana, you should be smart in managing time. There is no end to work, there is always work everyday. So make time for sadhana.

Make it a rule - if you don’t do sadhana, you won’t eat the next meal. Promise yourself that you won't eat till you have finished sadhana. Then it becomes a routine. When doingsadhana, say: “Let me do a couple more bhastrika breaths* , a few more minutes of meditation...” If you make your own rules like this, then there is no limit to the strength you will gain.

By working, your energy and strength gets spent. Through sadhana, we can regain the energy and strength.

 

Check out the beautiful video:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZnKmyBIJTA

Commentary on the Ashtavakra Gita

Thousands of years ago there was a king named Janaka. He had attained the highest position in a peaceful society, with a vast knowledge of life. But even then he was curious, he was restless. He wanted to know more.

One day an enlightened Master named Ashtavakra arrived at Janaka's court. What unfolded, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was "the most unique conversation that has ever taken place on this planet." The text of this inter-action has been passed down for centuries as the Ashtavakra Gita. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's commentary journeys deep into this timeless wisdom, which until now has never been so clearly available to the common man and applicable to present day life. Recorded in India, this video and audiotape series brings the ancient knowledge of Ashtavakra alive with meaning for your personal life.

Ashtavakra Gita is not for beginners, but rather for those who are already practicing meditation and have a certain degree of experience on the spiritual path.

Love

Ankush J