According to yoga wisdom, everything is resonance

The links that meet and sustain the elements of the Universe (things, beings, processes, created phenomena) have as basis the resonance phenomenon. Due to the resemblance between them, phenomena, objects or subtle energies harmonize, simultaneously vibrate, mutually and selectively evoking each other, by remote action, just like in the case of attuning two emission-reception stations on the same vibrating frequency. In such a case, it is well known that resonance takes place only when the frequencies of the emmiting and receiving systems are similar or completely synchronised.

Kundalini is the energy that exists in a latent state in man at the base of the spinal column. When this force is “awakened”, it springs upwards (or downwards if the person is practising the headstand  position ''Shirshasana''). It moves along the central axis of the body (the spinal column) towards the crown or  lotus on the top of the head ( Sahasrara Chakra). Yoga tradition mentions the existence of  7 energetic centres (chakras), whose levels comprise the steps or phases of the process of creation. When rising from one level to another, Kundalini is given different names, according to the chakra where it settles. For instance, in the heart chakra ( Anahata), Kundalini is called Hamsa and in the chakra in the middle of the forehead ( Ajna) it is called Bindu. Sometimes Kundalini can ascend so much that it goes beyond the top of the head. Here it creates a mystical state ofconsciousness of indescribable ecstasy with duality no longer existing.

“That (the Self) is in motion. The Self is motionless.
The Self is remote. The Self is also close.
The Self is inside everything. The Self is outside of everything.”
ISHA UPANISHAD (1-5)

The Projection of the Spiritual Heart

Meditation on the question “who am I?” is one of the methods that enables the yogi to reveal in themselves the reality of the Immortal Supreme Self Atman. But in what location of our inner self do we have to project this question to find the quickest ineffable answer which transcends any mental understanding? Some recommend the area of the head (Sahashrara - in Shaivism; Ajna Chakra - in Taraka Yoga), others indicate the heart area (Ramana Maharishi, Vedanta etc.).

In reality however, when the concentration is deep, it overcomes the reflex of being attached to a certain area and in the opening which it creates, the meditation seems to stabilise without localisation. From the practical point of view, even if we start by focusing in the heart area, for example, it is necessary we arrive at a global feeling of our being, including the physical body.

Motto:"In a state of detachment perform what has to be done, no matter what it is, and never wish to assume the fruits of your doings""

Karma yoga represents one of the four main classic forms of Yoga. Karma Yoga represents a starting point and is an essential part of the teachings of Bhagavad Gita, this serves as sufficient ground for its authenticity.

Like all other forms of Yoga, the main and final purpose of Karma Yoga is to facilitate and accelerate the spiritual evolution of its persistent practitioner. The main difference from other forms of Yoga is that Karma Yoga can be practised well from the very beginning, and can be applied all the time, all day long, because it is applicable to all human activities. Compared to Karma Yoga, the continuous daily practice of Bhakti Yoga for example is only available at a very high level of attainment and the practice of Jïana Yoga (with its main form Haöha Yoga) is restricted to specific periods of the day, for a specific interval of time. These arguments lead to the conclusion that Karma Yoga is an instantaneous form of Yoga for the daily life.

Karma - "the Wheel of Eternal Returning" and Karma yoga

The Sanskrit word “karma” means “action.” Every action or thought brings about a reaction. In the yoga Tradition, karma has a much deeper meaning, related to the Western idea of Destiny or Fate. From this perspective, karma is the accumulation of our past actions. The character of a man, his moral or mental status, his “talents”, his “likes” and “dislikes”, are all determined by his Samskara-s (subconscious imprints), which are the product of his karma (past actions). These samskaras transmigrate from incarnation to incarnation, and are never lost.

 by Morgan Arundel

We have all heard the saying 'Patience is a virtue' but just what is patience and why is it considered a good thing to have.

"The word patience is derived from Latin pati 'to suffer', and it describes the capacity to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without becoming angry or upset. It was associated, by the early Christians, with those who endured persecution and misfortune without complaint or loss of faith." (Oxford English Dictionary)

Patience is valuable to those on a Spiritual path because it allows us to continue our spiritual efforts even though we may be seeing little or no progress. Without patience we may give up our practice, before the desired results appear. When we do not see results when we expect them, this can lead to loosing our enthusiasm for our practice or even to doubting its capacity to give the expected results. So patience gives us the strength to continue our spiritual efforts and to allow time for the beneficial results to appear in our being.

 “Some men see things and helplessly say: Why?’

All thoughts manifest as an energetic subject at a vibratory level. A thought, once emitted, is propagated into space and is next accepted or refuted by other people having similar thoughts. The thought always establishes in the emitter a state of receptiveness for specific energies of the same kind. This is why a man’s life is the result of his thoughts. Regardless of circumstances, a human being always has a force which he is not always conscious of. This is the formidable power of positive thoughts, which will put you instantly in resonance with the beneficial, wonderful forces of the Universe.

What was the first thought that appeared in your mind this morning? Was it a beautiful thought, for example, you thought of someone dear to you or simply rejoiced at seeing the sun in the sky? Was it a negative thought, such as: “I am so tired that I’m in no mood for ever getting up”? Remember now your next thoughts, the general state you had when actually beginning your activity. You can notice that the entire “programming” you imagined for today either supported you throughout the entire day or on the contrary brought you only trouble. A great philosopher said: “In you is the cause of everything which occurs in your life.”

And thus, an authentic initiation in hesychast inner listening began for the young philosopher. It was pretty obvious to him the first indication referred to a greater stability. The advice was not spiritual, but physical: how to sit more stable.

Sitting in a stable and firm position as a mountain means, among other things, “putting on weight” or, in other words, perfectly and profoundly relaxing to feel as if you “sink” in the ground. During the first days, the young philosopher found it hard to sit for so long without moving, like a rock, with the legs crossed and the pelvis a bit higher than the knees (he discovered that was the posture that gave him the most stability).

One morning, fervently practising it, he spontaneously understood what “meditating as a mountain” meant. Suddenly, he felt his whole weight; he was perfectly motionless, as if he had extremely deep and strong roots in the ground. Time acquired new meanings and for the first time he ecstatically intuited that, in reality, mountains had another time and a rhythm of their own. To sit perfectly motionless means, actually, to always have eternity in front of you.