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(Wellbeing Magazine, August, 2003) For most of us the word sanctuary evokes a sense of peace, tranquillity and rest. The word itself draws one inward-the dictionary defines it as a holy place of refuge. So how does Yoga & Meditation show us the way towards more peace in our lives and how do we go about finding this ‘inner sanctuary’? At Calma Lifestyle, the
‘inner sanctuary’ and its development is at the heart of all its classes.
This place of peace, freely accessible to each one of us, can become the means
for regeneration, for rejuvenation and even more importantly, for healing. The practice of Hatha Yoga gently begins to free the mind and body from stress, releasing blockages in the muscular, nervous and glandular systems. With consistent practice, our awareness of all aspects of our ‘selves’ sensitises us to our energies, both external and internal. We begin to experience a sense that within each of us lies an inner, far more subtle energy, a life force or prana. This vital but subtle force can be utilized via the breath. Breath control-pranayama is just the tool we need to access as well as deepen our sensitivity, to journey towards our inner sanctuary. The practice of Yoga Nidra-relaxation-gives us the opportunity to ‘let go’-to enter into a child-like state of freedom and rest. Step by step, we literally begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The other piece of the puzzle is Meditation. At Calma Lifestyle, Meditation is practised both within the class framework and separately. Techniques are provided which help to overcome physical, mental and emotional obstacles. The focus then becomes inner healing-we have cleared the path to the doorway within and can now enter the inner sanctuary where we can draw on the power and compassion of the Inner Self. |
