Satyananda Yoga

Satyananda Yoga is an internationally renowned system of yoga developed by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his lineage. It is rooted in the ancient philosophies of Tantra, Vedanta and Samkhya. Satyananda Yoga uses practices in a traditional way; asana (postures) to balance the body and mind, pranayama (breathing practices) to work on the energy body, yoga nidra for relaxation and meditation to calm and focus the mind. It also takes a broader outlook by teaching and encouraging a yogic lifestyle, and gives students an opportunity to learn about the many paths of yoga, including Bhakti Yoga (the path of heart and emotion), Karma Yoga (the yoga of action) and Gyana Yoga (the path of knowledge).

Satyananda Yoga places a strong emphasis on awareness. It incorporates the whole person (not just the body) and students are encouraged to learn about all aspects of their personality through Yoga in a way which is conducive to spiritual growth.

A typical 90-minute Satyananda yoga class will include asana, pranayama, yoga nidra or meditation and possibly some chanting. The emphasis will be on focusing the awareness inwards.

To read more about Satyananda Yoga visit The Bihar Yoga Bharati website.