Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
by Susmi Sabu | 2013 | 55,404 words
This essay studies the enduring and relevance of Yoga in India, highlighting its evolution from a comprehensive philosophy to primarily a physical practice. It further underscores the importance of studying Yoga texts to understand its historical trajectory. Special attention is given to the Patanjala Yogasutra Bhashya Vivarana, a significant work ...
Description of Layayoga
Layayoga aims at awakening the 'nature energy' i.e., the kundalini and making it rise through the six centres along the central artery of the subtle body. The journey is from the root at the base of the spinal code to the sahasrara-padma (thousand- 69
227 petalled lotus) at the top of the head. Another practice of layayoga is to listen to the inner sound (the sound of nadi), and see the light of Self. These three viz., awakening the kundalini, hearing the nadi sound, and beholding the light of the self are the main practices of layayoga. It is believed that, when this is done, the aspirant is freed from all desires and attains peace.