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Yoga is Meditation, Meditation is Yoga

Graham Burns
Yoga

Overview

BKS Iyengar once said that “yoga is meditation; meditation is yoga”.

In ancient yoga, asana (yoga posture) was practiced mainly as a means of achieving a comfortable seat for meditation; in other words, one was essential to the other. Yet in modern yoga practices, meditation is often overlooked in favour of physical practice and physical results. These all-level classes from renowned yoga scholar and teacher Graham Burns redress the balance; meditation’s role in the practice of yoga, its benefits, and practical suggestions on incorporating meditation practices into your everyday life.

Modules: 4
Duration: 4 Yoga Classes
1 hour and 45 minutes
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Try now for free Pranayama (breathing) and meditation are integral parts of my yoga practice and my classes include these as well as asana (postures).
Graham Burns

Modules

01. Establish Your Seat

Graham (with the help of student, Holly) explains and demonstrates how anybody can establish a comfortable seat for meditation that will allow them to sit for an extended time without discomfort. All levels.
19min

02. Meditation and the Yoga Sutras

Graham gives a short talk on meditation as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an ancient text that outlines the role of yogic practices. All levels.
10min

03. All Level Guided Meditation

Graham leads a simple guided meditation that is perfect for beginners, or to include at the end of an asana (posture) practice. All levels.
14min

04. Integrated Practice

Graham leads student Holly through a yoga practice that integrates asana (posture), pranayama (breathing practice) and meditation. Incorporating other elements of the eight limbs of yoga into your practice allows you a richer yogic experience, and to explore the full possibilities of of an integrated practice. All levels.
59min

Teacher

A former City lawyer and competitive hockey player, Graham became hooked on yoga in the 1990s thanks to teachers such as Simon Low and Liz Lark...
Graham Burns

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Yoga is Meditation, Meditation is Yoga is a 2 hour yoga series. These all-level classes from renowned yoga scholar and teacher Graham Burns redress the balance; meditation’s role in the practice of yoga, its benefits, and practical suggestions on incorporating meditation practices into your everyday life. To enjoy Yoga is Meditation, Meditation is Yoga , you need to join Conscious Life. By registering for a 14-day free trial you will also have complete access to the entire platform via our website and mobile applications. After 14 days paid membership will begin and you can easily cancel at any time in by logging in and going to www.consciouslife.com/my-account.

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