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.

When this happens a transfer of energy from the stimulating system to the resonating one takes place. When the resonance condition is reached, the amplitude of the oscillations increases a lot, presenting a certain maximum; it could become infinite if energy leaks due to friction factors did not exist. Being a selective phenomenon, resonance offers the possibility to distinguish less perceptible oscillations by other procedures, or to canalize a transfer of energy on a certain frequency in order to trigger a certain phenomenon, like an energy transaction or other kind, for instance.

Interpreting yogi’s performances in the light of the law of the resonance

In assiduously engaged yoga practice, the outstanding multitude of the resonance processes can be indescribably and spontaneously brought into awareness. These processes can be assimilated together with all vibration – energy generated phenomena. Sometimes, this vibration – energy is extremely subtle and delicate; it works on different levels of the human beings structures On the other hand, there are real systems or gigantic focal centres of energy in the universe or Macrocosm that vibrate with a similar frequency of the specific energy points in the human being’s inner universe; under such circumstances, the respective energy spots act like genuine resonators because they are capable of simultaneously vibrating, due to resonance, when they are stimulated or excited by similar frequency vibrations as their own frequency.

In yoga practice, resonance is perceived as an initiating and amplifying process of certain vibrations, subtly perceived, and brought under the action of vibrating energies that come from certain levels of manifestation of the universe. If the yogi maintains his attention focused, in order to notice as accurately as possible the unison of his own energy spot with the corresponding macrocosmic one, the resonance has big chances to appear, stimulating, full of original revelation, amazing spiritual experiences.

The continuity of the resonance in the yogi’s inner universe will be maintained only by sustained concentration.  The closer the vibrations of the two systems, the greater the amplitute. The energy vibrations induced and felt by the yogi, become genuine waves of harmony, meaning and information, and the amplitute reaches a maximum when these frequencies are equal, and extend towards infinity if the resonance is constantly maintained. Its essential that the attention remains permanantly focused on the respective phenomenon.

Knowledge is possible due to resonance

Yoga practice determinines that a constant energy and information transfer occurs, from a certain level of the universe (Macrocosm), to the corresponding level in the being’s inner universe (microcosm). From the moment inner resonance is triggered, a state corresponding to the related energy appears in the human being; practically, this is the mystery of re-living beautiful, inner states previously felt; they can be “recomposed” by a simple mental vibration tuning to the wanted state from the past, a process that generates resonance. By a simple extrapolation we can discover that science, or the knowledge of any aspect, phenomenon, thing or being from the universe, ultimately results from such resonance processes, by a mutual tuning between the connoisseur’s consciousness and the being or the object of knowledge.

Resonance’s esoteric meanings

It is obvious that man can come to know the whole universe by exploring and mastering all possible vibration frequencies, meaning all states of consciousness that can be reached, including the latent ones. Wise men of the west, noticing the importance of resonance, indicated laconically: "Know yourself and know the entire universe together with its mysterious energies". In return, wise men of the east expressed the same truth in a different form: "What can be found here, in your being’s microcosm, can be found everywhere in the Macrocosm or the universe. What cannot be found here, in the microcosm of your being, cannot be found anywhere else in the Macrocosm or the universe”.

Clearly intuiting these realities, the assiduous yogi discovers with delight and joy that resonance is a constant phenomenon that is easy to feel, and that the authentic yoga methods use in a benefic, creative and balanced way only. Thus, it promotes a being’s completion and integration into the cosmic universal harmony. In this way, the human being will get to know the whole universe that holds us by resonance, and fully knowing ourselves, in return, we will hold the universe’s essence in our own microcosm.
 
These notions represent the basic characteristics that defines resonance as a universal principle. The yoga and tantric traditions present the teachings more or less veiled, having as a fundamental principle and promoting under different forms, exactly this phenomenon of resonance. They attest that resonance actually represents the basement of knowledge and thought.

From the information presented here, we can draw the conclusion that this resonance phenomenon is a dynamic, selective, reversible, (resonance is produced and produces at the same time), and remotely manifesting (in space and time) process and it automatically happens. Resonance is immaterial and energetical (invisible) and it creates what we call a resonating field. We can say that there is no process of phenomenon in creation that does not obey the individual laws of resonance.

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.

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.

YOGA is an extremely complex spiritual tradition, having a history of over five thousand years. It possesses a very rich and extensive literature. YOGA is what we traditionally call "the knowledge of liberation". We all seek, consciously or not, to rise above the limited notion of what we are. More exactly, we seek to rise above what we usually think we are. Generally, we identify ourselves with our body, our mind, with our possessions or relationships, bringing all this together in what we normally call "my life".