Namaste Yoga 49 Introduction to Kriya Yoga with Paul G

This special episode of Namaste Yoga is taught by guest instructor Paul Gangadeen from Pure Life Ayu Yoga http://www.playuyoga.com The class introduce us to the first 6 of 18 postures in the series as presented by kriya yoga. Paul will join us later for two more classes to round out this practice. Kriya Hatha Yoga includes "asanas," physical postures of relaxation, "bandahs," muscular locks, and "mudras," gestures, all of which bring about greater health, peace and the awakening of the principal energy centers, the "chakras". Babaji has selected a particularly effective series of 18 postures, which are taught in stages and in pairs. One cares for the physical body not for its own sake but as a vehicle or temple of the Divine. Kriya Yoga is “Action with Awareness.” It is a means of self-knowledge, of knowing the truth of our being. The first objective of Kriya Hatha Yoga is deep physical and mental relaxation. Asana deals directly with the material part of the physical totality.