Bhakti Yoga activities
The Bhagavad-Gita is universally renowned as the jewel of India's spiritual wisdom. Spoken by Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His intimate disciple Arjuna, the Gita's seven hundred concise verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self realization. Amongst other philosophical or religious work Bhagavad-Gita is unique in its delineation of deep principles such as the nature of consciousness, the self, the universe and the Supreme, in a lucid and profound way. A study group will be formed to discuss and understand ancient Vedic literature. This study group is devised as a means of practical development of qualities and realization by application of the techniques mentioned in the various classic yogic texts. Various Vedic scriptures will be studied including Bhagavad Gita, Sri Isopanisad, Science of Self Realization and many more!
Studies of Ancient Vedic Texts!
Group Meditation
Meditation has been defined as self-regulation of attention,in the service of self-inquiry. ‘Ma’ means the mind and ‘tra’ means to deliver. Thus, ‘Mantra’ means to deliver the mind from mental agonies brought about by negative contemplations to internal satisfaction and peace. Mantra-meditation is a spiritual discipline involving the meditative repetition of a ‘mantra’ or name of God. It is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned "thinking "mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. It is known to be effective in getting relief from bad habits, depression, inferiority complexetc. Our consciousness is like a piece of crystal, but it takes the color of whatever is near it. It is only through meditation that we can go beyond our colored consciousness and come to discover our true nature. When we are in touch with our ownselves, we can naturally be peaceful. Meditational so helps us understand our own mind. Thus, it enables us to transform the state of our mind from negative to positive, from disturbed to peaceful, and from unhappy to happy. Overall, this group meditation circle will help us in attaining improved health, increased efficiency and peaceful mind, and there by increased happiness and inner peace.
Kirtan Yoga
Music has been used through out human history to express and affect humane motion. Music is a significant mood-changer and reliever of stress, working on many levels at once. Music can be one of the most soothing or nerve wracking experiences available.It can change mood, have stimulant or sedative effects, and alter physiologic processes such as heartrate and breathing. Music can be beneficial for anyone. Although it can be used therapeutically for people who have physical, emotional, social, or cognitive deficits, even those who are healthy can use music to relax, reduce stress, improve mood, or to accompany exercise. There are no potentially harmful or toxic effects.
Kirtan-Yoga is a dynamic call and response Mantra-Yoga meditation with live musical instruments (drums, cymbals, harmonium etc.). Kirtan-Yoga has been known to India since time immemorial. It provides a spiritual upliftment through
Bhakti Yoga in Ann Arbor!
Bhakti Yoga is a fun loving way of self-discovery. We like to keep active throughout Ann Arbor. Each meet up we engage everyone in musical Kirtan, a devotional reading and discussion and finally some lovely sumptuous snacks or even a meal.
We have now set up at the Krishna House at 1142 South Forest. Here we are most frequented for our Sunday Brunch hangouts from 11am to 1pm, every sunday! We also meet every wednesday, mostly at Michigan Union. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to stay updated about our events and activities! :)
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