KiranShankar Yogacharya (Swami Shivalingam Saraswati) य ग य न क Mobile: 9841181452; kiran1126 1126@gmail.com Motivation for Self-Development through Spiritual Experiences & Yog Staff College, Lalitpur 7 July 2016 / 23 Ashhadh 2073 Thursday 10:15 13:45 13:45 Motivation for Self-Development through Spiritual Experiences & Yog 4 Key Factors: 1) Motivation (Latin: movere = to move 2) Self Development, 3) Spiritual Experiences, and 4) Yog 2 Basic Model of Motivation = ANeed or desire that Energizes Behavior and Directs it towards a Goal 13:45 3 13:45 4 Motivation: Self-Transcendence Needs: Need to find meaning & identity beyond the self behavior over time 5 6 Shivalingam Saraswati 1
What is he thinking? I will Run FASTER than the Slowest Deer.. What is his thinking? I will Run FASTER than the FASTEST Leopard! 7 8 YOU BETTER BE RUNNING!!! Motivation to save its own life is the reason for RUNNING!!! Two basic classifications of motivation Intrinsic motivation: Arises from a desire to learn a topic due to its inherent interests for- -Self-fulfillment, fulfillment, - Enjoyment and -Achieving a mastery of the subject. Extrinsic motivation: To perform and succeed for the sake of accomplishing a specific result / outcome 13:45 9 13:45 10 A motivated person stays with a task long enough to achieve his or her goal. Reasons for Lack of Motivation and Enthusiasm: Lack of faith in one's abilities. Fear of failure, due to failure in the past. Fear of what others might say. The habit of procrastination. Laziness. The feeling or belief that there are other more important things to do. Being too stressed or nervous. Absence of enough stimuli or incentives. WITHOUT MOTIVATION THERE IS NO ACTION NO CHANGE NO RESULTS NO LEARNING NO PROGRESS NO MOMENTUM NO DEVELOPMENT & HENCE, NO FUTURE, NO LIFE NO MEANING, NO PURPOSE NO FULFILMENT 13:45 11 12 Shivalingam Saraswati 2
Who is in charge of your future? MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO BECOME : MORE ACTIVE MORE ENTHUSIATIC MORE PRODUCTIVE MORE CREATIVE MORE FOCUSSED MORE DISCIPLINED MORE EFFECTIVE MORE SUCCESSFUL Helping to motivate others: Self-esteem: esteem: Show love & affection Credible Compliment Set goals Criticize the action, not the person Validate their feelings Be proud, & know their strengths Talk positively Never to compare them to others 13:45 13 13:45 14 13:45 15 16 Better understanding of who you are: Insight into personal capabilities Identify strengths and gaps -Accentuate strengths and - Minimize areas of potential weakness Ability to develop desired competencies -Innate capabilities (natural ability, personality) -Learned capabilities (knowledge, experience, skills) 13:45 17 18 Shivalingam Saraswati 3
Personal Development requires: Capitalizing on areas of strength Managing areas of potential weakness Continually growing your capabilities Key to Personal Development 3 A s Accept: What you cannot change Avoid: That which won t help you to reach Awareness: Of where you are now 13:45 19 13:45 20 3 B s Believe: Your Unlimited Potential 3 C s Challenge: Your obstacles Being: With Positive Attitude Commit: Your Goal Beating: Your stress by preparing for it Control: Yourself 3D s Dream: Your desire 3 E s Energize: Yourself daily 3F s Feel: Your mistake Devote: Your time Enjoy: The process of Life Fix: It as soon as possible Develop: Your skills Empathize: With other Fear Not: Criticism 13:45 21 13:45 22 3G s Get: Help when needed Give: Others whatyou can Divinity: Is within you, Realize it 3 H s Honesty Health Humbleness Self / Personal Development includes Activities some of which are: Improving: oself- Awareness oself-knowledge oskills ohealth osocial abilities opotentials Learning New Skills Building/ Renewing Self-Esteem Developing: ostrengths/talents Building Employability Enhancing Life-Style / Quality of Life Fulfilling aspirations Initiating life enterprise Developing other people Positive Attitude & Spiritual Development 13:45 23 13:45 24 Shivalingam Saraswati 4
Experience: That which is experienced through the medium of the five senses, mind & intellect 13:45 Spiritual Experience: Experiencing something which is beyond the comprehension of the five senses, mind and intellect Experience of an event through the five senses, mind and intellect but the reason behind it is beyond the gross intellect of mankind 25 13:45 26 A spiritual experience An encounter with something or someone other than yourself that is not based upon material phenomena. The experience leaves a person with a new and profound sense of awareness or understanding regarding God, a truth, or other spiritual/religious expressions. People in the occult have claimed to see manifestations of spirits that appear and disappear, hear voices, see objects move, etc. Some have claimed religious experiences when they say they have suddenly and inexplicably "known" that something is going to happen, and it does. 13:45 27 Late Wubbo Ockel: One of the Astronauts having Spiritual Experiences Up There : The God of humanity is in each of us. This God is not outside of us. We cannot hide behind this God because it is us. 28 Spiritual experience: Makes you more aware. Expands your consciousness. Connects you, at least for a moment, with the part of you that doesn t require physical means to validate it. On a human level, it is uniquely important, regardless of what religion you practice. 13:45 29 Spiritual experience: To be spiritual is to be human. Spirituality is a combination of human psychology and traditional mysticism, aimed at personal well-being and self- development. In a sense, it s the essence of that which religions are built on, except with a focus on turning inward rather than personifying the higher being and turning outward. 30 Shivalingam Saraswati 5
Spiritual awakening Usually involves a realization or opening to a sacred dimension of reality Often has lasting effects upon one's life. Refers to any of a wide range of experiences including - Being born again, - Near-death experiences, and - mystical experiences: such as Liberation and Enlightenment Spiritual experiences: Indicators of our spiritual progress Act like milestones and Encourage us in our spiritual journey Spiritual growth: Reduction in ego is a primary requisite Spiritual Practice: 13:45 31 13:45 32 Positive Basic Principle: स क प श त= Resolution: I am healthy but weak I am Strong & Healthy य श भ वन य य स दभ व त त श - त य ग = Success depends on what one thinks. = We are what we think. Weak I am weak and sick I am strong but sick Strong Positive Attitude! Negative 13:45 33 34 Attitude: An outward expression (through body gestures) of our state of mind A A mirror of the mind Reflects our thinking 13:45 35 Challenge:? How to Stay POSI+IVE in a TOUGH Work Environment 13:45 36 Shivalingam Saraswati 6
The Environment Negative Work Environment YOU 37 Ouch! Past Experiences Beware of the Bullets! 13:45 37 13:45 38 Stress: Directly varies with ve attitude Symptoms of stress: Muscular tension, Headache, Insomnia, Irritability, Changes in eating habits, Apathy, Mental or physical fatigue, Frequent illness, etc. 13:45 40 40 39 13:45 Causes of Stress Environmental/Ecological factors Social factors Family factors Economical factors Political factors Occupational factors Cultural factors, etc Positive Attitude Positive Thoughts Positive Words Positive Actions Need to develop 41 13:45 42 Shivalingam Saraswati 7
Tan-Tra-Yog Vidya: Science of mind-expansion(tan-) for freedom (-Tra)) from tension to achieve the Harmony (Yog)) in life The Law of Cause & Effect Newton s 3 rd Law of Motion: To every action, there is a reaction equal & opposite. To change the future for the better First change the thoughts in the present Training the mind To focus on the good Develop a positive affirmation To realize the power of optimism Practice Makes Perfect 13:45 43 13:45 44 Self-Development through Yog: The 4-fold Understanding: 1. Stress, Tension or suffering, 2. Cause of Suffering Yoga Sutram 3. Freedom from Stress / Suffering 4. The Means to the state beyond stress 45 4646 The 4-fold Mental Attitude For freedom from 6-fold mental disturbances 13:45 47 13:45 48 Shivalingam Saraswati 8
The 4-fold Approach Objective - Attainment of perfect health of the body The 4-fold Approach = Tan -TraYog Relaxed state of the mind Experience of inner peace, harmony, & inexpressible joy 13:45 49 50 तन+ य ग = Tan = to expand consciousness Tra = release from suffering, stress and tension = release of inner energy Yoga = Harmony Tan-Tra Tra Yoga = System of mind expansion by releasing the inner energy to attain the state beyond suffering 13:45 51 Basis of 4-fold Approach: Tan - Tra Yogic Process: - Meditate as desired 52 Ha Logical Brain Body, the Physical Energy = Solar Energy = Ha Tha Emotional brain Mind, the Mental Energy = Mental Energy = Tha 1. Ha-Tha Yogic meditational approach: - Bodily movements in coordination with breath with full awareness Ha + Tha Ha-Tha Yog = Harmony between the Body and the Mind Positive Attitude 13:45 53 13:45 54 Shivalingam Saraswati 9
Yog Meditation Centre Nepal 13:45 Slim Body Clear Voice Healthy Eyes Positive Benefits of Ha-Tha Yog Practices: Perfect Health Inner Strength & Potency Digestive Power Healthy Nervous System Tan-Tra Tra YOG 55 Meditation = Mind Management 1. Ha-Tha Yogic meditational approach: - Bodily movements in coordination with breath with full awareness 2. Man-Tra Yogic meditational approach: - Full awareness of thought processes through sound/s in coordination with breath 3. Raja-Yogic meditational approach: - Silencing the mental noises 4. Kri-Ya Yogic meditational approach: - awakening the inner potential energy of consciousness 13:45 56 The 8-fold Practice Common Factor: Eight-fold Yog 13:45 Ashhtan tanga gayog 57 Ashtang Yog, The Eightfold Yog: 1. Yam: How to structure your life so as to enable you to meditate daily 2. Niyam: How to keep drama out of your life so that your meditation isn't disturbed 3. Asan: Physical postures for meditation 4. Pranayam: Breathing techniques for stilling the mind and body and producing neuro-somatic rapture - an expression of ecstatic joy 5. Pratyahar: Withdrawing the senses from the external world 6. Dharan rana: Concentrating the power of the mind into focused awareness 7. Dhyan: Achieving single-pointed concentration 8. Samadhi: One-ness, the State of Inner Joy & Harmony 58 Yoga Practices for Holistic Health Aasanas / Body Postures: Remove blockages Liberate Praana, the Life Force / Bio-energy Revitalize the mind Activate the endocrine glands Postural Exercises corresponding to the body - Steadiness, health and flexibility - Improves psychological functions, memory & overall health - Somewhat delays the aging process - Remove blockages -Liberate Pran ana, the Life Force / Bio-energy - Revitalize the mind - Activate the endocrine glands 59 13:45 60 Shivalingam Saraswati 10
Cobra Pose 7.07 June 07.2016 20, 2011 Monday Ashland, Wisconsin, 2002 Kiran S. Yogacharya 61 On energy level, good effect on sacral, navel, chest and throat energy centers Beneficial in Back pains Tones up the uterus and ovaries Beneficial for abdominal organs esp. liver and kidneys Stimulates adrenal glands Maintains cortisone secretion Regulates thyroid gland 62 Bow Pose Ashland, Wisconsin, 2002 The Whole Body Pose (Shoulder Stand) Reconditions the entire alimentary canal Massages the abdominal organs Reduces excess weight Beneficial in diabetes, spondylitis, asthma, & menstrual disorders Improves respiratory, digestive, eliminative and reproductive functions 13:45 63 13:45 Stimulates thyroid gland Balances circulatory, digestive, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems Relieves mental and emotional stress, headache etc. 64 The Whole Body Pose (Shoulder Stand) Yogfor: - Boosts immune system Used in treating diabetes, colitis, thyroid disorders, impotence Helps prevent cough, cold, & flu 65 Hypertension Heart Diseases Digestive Problems Diabetes Asthma Arthritis & Gouts Back Pain Obesity etc. etc. 66 Shivalingam Saraswati 11
Preventing Heart Disease: Disease Preventing Heart Disease: Disease Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) = 220 Age General Training threshold = 70% 70% MHR Optimal training intensity or training heart rate zone = 70 to 85% 85% MHR 10:15--13:45 10:15 Saraswati) 67 10:15--13:45 10:15 Saraswati) 68 Ideal practice for good health, well-being, and increasing awareness 7.07 07..2016 2073, 10 10::15 15--13 13::45 Saraswati) 69 June 20, 2011 Monday 10:15--13:45 10:15 Saraswati) 70 Kiran S. Yogacharya, Pulchowk, Lalitpur 140 Maximal Heart Rate, MHR = 220 - Age; Heart Training Zone = (.5 to.7) to (.75 to.85) of MHR 132 130 0.85 MHR Pulse Rate per Minute 124 0.80 MHR 120 110 116 0.75 MHR 108 0.70 MHR 78 0.50 MHR 100 90 80 70 March 11 Series1 60 0.00 10.00 20.00 March 09 Series2 March 15 Series4 March 13 Series3 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 Time in M inutes 10:15--13:45 10:15 Saraswati) Shivalingam Saraswati 71 7.07 07..2016 2073, 10 10::15 15--13 13::45 Saraswati) 72 12
Breathing practices: -Corresponding to the breath, Prana With breathing exercises, one becomes free from diseases. Awakens diminished vitality Speeds up the metabolism Reduces fat Re-vitalizes the nerves Good for various ailments Prepares one for meditation, etc. Increase Lungs Efficiency Increase Residual Volume of Air Increases blood purification rate 13:45 73 Yoga Nidra / Relaxation Frees one from Muscular tension Emotional tension Mental tension Strengthens The Will Power Self Self-determination 13:45 To achieve one s goal 74 Yoga Nidra Help lessen the discomfort symptoms of stress such as Headaches, Anxiety, High blood pressure, Trouble falling asleep, etc etc. You are what you think Resolution of Yoga Nidra, Deep Relaxation 13:45 75 13:45 76 In Yog Nidra +ve Resolution is cultivated Leading to +veattitude 13:45 77 13:45 78 Shivalingam Saraswati 13
Relaxation Response Meditation, Culminating into Experience of Inner Peace, Joy and Harmony with Positive Attitude 13:45 79 80 Dhyana य न Spiritual Awareness Meditation Awareness Whatever is done with awareness is meditation -A way of life Spiritual Living A cessation of the thought process Describes a state of consciousness, when the mind is free of scattered thoughts and various patterns Leading to the the State freedom from suffering the State of Harmony & Joy Spirituality 13:45 81 June 20, 2011 Monday 82 13:45 Meditation Yogic Meditation for Inner Joy & Harmony in Lotus Pose: - Decreases the muscular tension Reduces blood pressure Steadies the body Calms the mind Directs the flow of Bio-energy upwards Heightens the experience of meditation 13:45 83 13:45 84 Shivalingam Saraswati 14
Some Practices: Postural and Breathing Relaxation Yog Nidra Meditation: Breath Awareness Initial Meditation Nasal passage Movement of normal breath Touch sensation Confirmation of what is happening 13:45 85 13:45 86 Finally, AMUSE yourself for Self-Development with Attitude + Motivation + Utilization of Yogic Science through Practice Spiritual Experiences of Cosmic Oneness It is the attitude not the aptitude that determines the altitude in life! Remain Physically Healthy, Mentally Peaceful, & Spiritually Full of Joy Within Thanks! Joy to all! 87 88 Shivalingam Saraswati 15