Self Realisation

Self Realisation comes with the practice of reflexive self consciousness and can be likened to the awakening of a new dawn after the darkness of night. Patanjali defines yoga as controlling the activities of the mind, as such is the nature of ideas that every thought in the mind has to some degree an emotional charge. It is when we identify with emotionally charged thoughts that we come under the law that governs them and suffer accordingly.

The Self can be likened to an inner oasis of peace that exists beyond the turbulent world of stress related problems. It is at the centre of our being and the seat of the observer; it is that in us which knows that we exist and is an eternal presence that follows our journey through life.

To achieve Self realisation requires that we remain watchful and each time that we get caught and tend to fall into identification with stressful situations to remind ourselves of the trouble free centre within, step back, reassemble and regain the clarity that comes from a trouble free mind.

It takes time and practise to discover your inner oasis of peace and this is why meditation needs to be part of your daily practice. Hatha yoga practise helps to overcome body inertia and meditation awakens the light of intelligence so that our actions cease to become mechanical and uniquely appropriate to our own well being.