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What to Expect During Your Yoga Teacher Training Journey

November 26, 2024

When one decides to undertake yoga teacher training (YTT), it’s much more than just learning how to perform the postures correctly. It is a journey of finding out about oneself, commitment, and unity with the ancient styles of yoga. If you are getting this training for the purpose of enhancing your own practice or for the purpose of teaching others, then it is good to have an idea of what to expect. This blog will guide you through the key aspects of a yoga teacher training program, so you can enter this journey with clarity and confidence. The Initial Dive: Setting Intentions and Building Foundations For many, the process starts with choosing the right program and the place to study. Rishikesh is one of the most famous tourist...

Shaktipat : Vedic Indian tradition

September 20, 2022

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Shaktipat By Mountain Monk Shaktipat is a Vedic Indian tradition of initiation, where a Guru intimates a disciple or seeker by empowering him / her by transmitting cosmic energy . In Shktipat Guru is just instrumental in the process of transferring energy. Shaktipat is a Sanskrit word made of Shakti – the energy & Pat – which means fall and refers to transmission of spiritual energy from a deity to a person or persons in a group. Saktipat can be experienced in different powers which can vary in effects one is getting. Mostly its like watching the mirror. You get the effects mostly according to the mental & physical state you are in . Persons or seekers who are soft, sattvic and easy going get the most effective shaktipat...