Namaste, dear friends,
The last newsletter was dedicated to clarifying the true and profound meaning of yoga.
I presented this based on the sacred texts that codified it and the words of the great enlightened Masters who truly realized and lived it—entering *Samadhi*, or superconsciousness (*Turiya* or *Shuniya*).
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This time, I would like to delve deeper into the explanation so that we may understand that yoga is indeed—as previously stated—*Samadhi*, or the realization of being part of that “One manifesting in everything and everyone.” At the same time, it is the path toward Infinite Consciousness; it is a journey of healing, an ancient yet highly advanced technological science, and an ancestral psycho-physical, energetic, and spiritual art.
Sacred texts do not merely describe yoga as a state of consciousness; they also provide us with true “maps” outlining the steps that allow the revelation of the Supreme Self to unfold as fluidly and naturally as possible.
The process of spiritual awakening is gradual and requires discipline, willpower, patience, and a lack of expectation. These are crucial points that tend to be forgotten in today’s increasingly mechanized “spiritual marketplace,” where it is far more lucrative to sell “instant enlightenment”—much like an “Instagram” photo designed for immediate sharing.
Another essential point to clarify is that yoga is open to everyone: whether one simply wishes to know oneself better and cultivate presence and awareness; to foster greater physical and mental health or connect more deeply with inner peace; or to pursue any other motivation that draws one to the practice. This desire for spiritual growth can emerge over time—even during sporadic practice or while seeking more “worldly” or “external” benefits—for the teacher and yoga itself exclude no one, opening their doors and hearts to all.
The truth is that an interest in this discipline never arises by chance, even if the practitioner is not consciously seeking any specific form of “liberation” or “enlightenment.” Indeed, in my humble view, if the practitioner persists, transformations at every level—both gross and subtle—will inevitably occur, whether intended or not. They may call it by a different name, but these metamorphoses will certainly involve the awakening of *Kundalini* (the spiritual energy said to lie dormant within the astral spine) and of Divine consciousness.
The aspect of yoga we call “physical”—along with its physical, mental, and emotional effects—is absolutely valid and, indeed, wonderful. Today, numerous studies substantiate the effects of meditation and practices such as Kriya Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga. It has been confirmed that this discipline improves posture, flexibility, and muscle strength; enhances concentration; alleviates headaches and back pain; reduces stress and anxiety levels; and offers a host of other incredible benefits. I cannot count how many times I have heard students say at the end of a class that a persistent ache vanished during the practice… and, I must say, everyone tells me, “I feel much better than before,” after a session together.
Physical postures (*asanas*), psychophysical exercises (*kriyas*), movements synchronized with conscious breathing, *pranayama* (yogic breathing that directs energy), mantras (sacred words that purify the individual’s internal and external vibrations), and meditation gradually lead the practitioner to experience profound well-being, abundant vitality, clarity, and calm; furthermore, if the practitioner persists, the practice will refine and expand their consciousness into a state of deep peace.
Here is a vitally important teaching from Master Yogananda:
“You must be able to remain still amidst the crash of breaking worlds.”
Is there anything more powerful?
That is why I repeat, again and again: practice yoga, meditate, and you will see that life becomes more truly *Life*, and its purpose will reveal itself to be full of truth and radiance.
Namaste, Jay Guru Jay
In Prema—Divine Love,
Raquel Bhavani
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With Infinite Love, ♡ˎˊ˗
Prema
Jay Guru Jay
Raquel Bhavani