What is Sphara Meditation?"Sphara" is the Sanskrit word meaning great or grand. Meditation is a spiritual practice of focusing the mind on a steady point. We aim to discuss, teach and explore the great meditation practices in the yoga, tantric and Buddhist traditions. Come join us for this exciting exploration!
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Pratyahara & DharanaPratyahara is the detachment from the ever-present fluctuations of our lives. By bringing our focus inwards, we can transcend our sufferings and begin to see such challenges in a positive and healing light. Dharana is the practice of focused concentration.
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Bhakti & Mantra YogaBhakti Yoga is known as the yoga of devotion or the yoga of the heart. The Sanskrit word bhakti comes from the root bhaj, which means "to adore or worship God." Mantra Yoga is using a sacred Sanskrit mantra as the focus point of one's meditation practice.
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Jnana Yoga & SamadhiJnana Yoga is the study of the Self through inquiry and yoga philosophy. Samadhi is a total absorption of one's individual consciousness in the essence of one's highest Self. The result of samadhi is peace, bliss, and happiness.
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