Meditation in Bern: Achieve Inner Peace Through Ashtanga Yoga

Meditation in Bern: Achieve Inner Peace Through Ashtanga Yoga

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Meditation is a core practice in yoga, designed to quiet the mind and connect with your inner self. At Yogveda Yoga in Bern, we guide you to experience meditation (Dhyana) as a state of inner peace and clarity, inspired by the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

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What is Meditation?
Meditation, or Dhyana, is a state of continuous flow of awareness. A sutra („tatra pratyaya-ekatānatā dhyānam“) describes: “Meditation (Dhyana) is the continuous flow of awareness toward that object.” In yoga, Dhyana is a state where the mind remains focused without distraction, leading to inner stillness. Another sutra („Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah”) explains the goal: to still the mind’s fluctuations (Chitta Vritti), bringing deep peace.

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The Path to Meditation:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, written around 400 CE, show how meditation is achieved through Ashtanga Yoga. Practices like ethical discipline (Yama and Niyama), breath control (Pranayama), and withdrawal of the senses (Pratyahara) prepare the mind. A sutra („Maitri karuna mudita upeksanam…“) highlights that cultivating positive emotions like friendliness and compassion clears the mind. Another sutra („dhāraṇāsu ca yogyatā manasaḥ“) states: “The mind becomes fit for concentration.” Pratyahara sutras („sva-viṣaya-asaṁprayoge citta-svarūpa-anukāra iva indriyāṇāṁ pratyāhāraḥ“ and „tataḥ paramā vaśyatā indriyāṇām“) describe how the senses turn inward, free from distractions. These steps lead to concentration (Dharana), defined in a sutra („deśa-bandhaś cittasya dhāraṇā“) as: “Concentration (Dharana) is the binding of the mind to one place, object, or idea.” This focus flows into Dhyana.

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Meditation and Liberation:
Meditation can lead to Samadhi, a state of complete unity. A sutra („tad evārtha-mātra-nirbhāsaṁ svarūpa-śūnyam iva samādhiḥ“) explains: “Samadhi is when the object of meditation alone shines, and the self appears as if empty of its own form.” In Samadhi, the sense of self dissolves, and true liberation is achieved.

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Meditation at Yogveda Yoga in Bern:
Experience the transformative power of meditation at our studio on Kramgasse 78 in Bern. Our classes, led by renowned yoga teacher Shahid Khan, help you integrate meditation into your life and find inner peace.

Contact us at info@yogveda.ch to learn more about our meditation classes in Bern. Begin your journey to inner peace with Yogveda Yoga!