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• Music Therapy
• Mysticism of Sri Swamiji’s Music for Meditation & Healing
• Kriya Yoga
• Kali Ray Of Triyoga: Malibu CA USA
• About Triyoga
• SERVE—Scientific Research on Vedas

Music Therapy

The age old system of Nada-Chikitsa (Healing through Music) has found its revival through Sri Swamiji intense research and practice into the relation ship of music and health. Conceptualized as "Music for Meditation and Healing", the therapeutic aspects of music occupy a very important place in the overall scheme of health-care services at the Holistic Health Center.

A special unit known as Music Therapy Research Center has been created whose main objective is to transmit the research experience of Sri Swamiji to medical doctors belonging to various schools of medicine and also to impart training to them in the use of music for therapeutic purposes. A team of doctors, musicians, musicologists, yoga therapists, physiotherapists and research assistants are constantly working around this project under the guidance of Sri Swamiji.

Music therapy has proved to be very effective in the following diseases & ailments:

• Migraine and tension headaches.
• Insomnia and other sleep disorders.
• Reduction in pain due to surgical procedures and labour.
• Stress related emotional disorders including depression and anxiety.
• Dermatological disorders including psoriasis & neuro-dermatitis.
• Improvement in memory, alertness concentration and other cognitive functions.
• Improvement in diabetes control.
• Lowering of blood pressure.
• Wide varieties of conditions ranging from common cold to cancer and HIV.

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Mysticism of Sri Swamiji’s Music for Meditation & Healing

All Music springs from Sound (Nada) and all music carries vibrations emanating from the rhythm and tone of music. Whatever may be the form of music-singing, dancing or playing, it’s key constituents are always rhythm and tone (Taala and Swara) in which actually inhere the potent effect - producing substance of music - the Vibrations.

Now look at the human organism. The pulse rate, the beating of heart and brain, the circulation of blood and the inward-outward movement of breath-they are all related to the system of rhythm and tone in the human body, producing the invisible life-giving and life-sustaining vibratory activity. When the health is out of order it means that the rhythm and tone within the body is out of order. The help of harmony is then very much necessary to bring us to the state of harmony. And what is the effect of music? The effect of music is to regulate the rhythm of another person and to tune a person to the music that is being performed.

The mysticism of music in the context of Meditation and Healing lies essentially in quality of sound vibrations emanating from rhythm and tone of music, for it is through their fusion that different vibrations get created and a soul is tuned and raised above the depression and despair of every day life in this world. And if one knew what rhythm was needed for a particular individual in his trouble and despair, what tone was needed and to what pitch that person’s level of consciousness should be raised, one would then be able to heal him with music.

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Kriya Yoga

Kriya Yoga, the practice of controlling breathing (Pranayama) is one method that Sri Swamiji teaches to improve health and peace of mind. Sri Swamiji and his assistants have conducted many Kriya yoga classes in various cities. People that have taken the classes are attracted to the simple explanations and demonstrations of different pranayama techniques. In 1985 in Northeast Pennsylvania, Sri Swamiji explained the significance of breath control. Many people are impressed by the effect of Pranayama in balancing the mind.

The goal of all Yoga is to unite Man with God. But the paths are many and seemingly confusing. Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Nadopasana, Kundalini Yoga…. These are but few, and only a Master can explain their depths and differences. Yoga is when intellect and heart are joining. Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji has been conducting Kriya Yoga classes in order to promote healthy bodies and minds. Hundreds of people took these Kriya yoga classes and received numerous benefits. Many people are instigated by His Simple explanations and demonstrations of different pranayama techniques.

Long breath, Long life. Short breath, short life… A long breath, a long Pranayama is beneficial for our nervous system and mental balance. Whoever practices long breathing will not be tired at all. Those with a short breath will become tired. "Many people are impressed by the effect of Pranayama in balancing the mind. Every body faces problems related to health, wealth, office, children, house etc., we get upset, irritated, disappointed, and angry which depletes our energy. Then our nervous system works hard and our heart pumps rapidly wasting our precious energy. Through Pranayama, one can control breath, senses, food and other action."

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Kali Ray Of Triyoga: Malibu CA USA

Internationally acclaimed yogini, Kali Ray, (Kaliji) is the founder of TriYoga, a complete yoga method that incorporates the full range of timeless, traditional practices. In her early twenties, Kaliji chose the Sannyasa lifestyle. Twelve years later H. H. Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji of Datta Peetham Mysore, India initiated her as a Swamini in the Jayalakshmi Mata Datta Avadhoota lineage.

She has shared her knowledge of veganism with over 50 cardiologists and other health professionals as a guest speaker for an Integrative Medicine Seminar at Tampa General Hospital. She has served on the boards of Earth Save, Youth for Environmental Sanity, and Vegetarian Lifestyle magazine. She regularly presents at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Center near Bangalore, India. Kaliji presented a keynote address and several TriYoga programs at the Yoga in Asia conference in Malaysia, 8-10 Nov 2007. This is the third year in a row that Kaliji has been invited to give the keynote address at this conference.

Recently Kaliji has been awarded as one of the 208 most inspirational women in the world. She was in London from Sept 18-21 for the launch of a new book “Confessions to a Serial Womaniser: Secrets of the World’s Inspirational Women” in which Kaliji is interviewed. Written by Zerbanoo Gifford, a well-known human rights activist and writer, the book was launched with a reception and panel at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

For More information about Kaliji & her Triyoga workshops & Activities : Click Here

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About Triyoga

TriYoga Flows (Prasara), a complete hatha yoga method, is the union of posture, breath and focus - or asana, pranayama and mudra. TriYoga fundamentals include relaxation-in-action, wave-like spinal movements and economy of motion. With the systematic approach, students can remain with Basics or progress to subsequent levels. Within each level, students increase their knowledge of posture and flow, as well as strength, flexibility, endurance and breath control. Through sustained awareness on all aspects of the practice, the movement of body, breath and mudra harmonize and the inner flow naturally emerges.

Benefits of the TriYoga Practice:

• Accelerate the transformation of body, mind, and spirit;
• Increase flexibility, strength, and endurance for healthy muscles, tendons, and ligaments;
• Develop a supple spine and a dynamic nervous system;
• Maximize the power of digestion, assimilation, and elimination;
• Invigorate the immune, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems;
• Purify and strengthen the vital organs and glandular system;
• Awaken positive qualities such as emotional balance, mental clarity, and self-confidence;
• Illuminate the intellect to higher understanding and the realization of intuitive knowledge;
• Expand awareness allowing the energy to flow.

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SERVE—Scientific Research on Vedas - ‘S.E.R.V.E’

(Scientific Research on Vedas) is a Charitable Trust, created on the advise and divine command of His Holiness Parama Pujya Sri Sri Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji, with its head quarters at Hyderabad, India.

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Bonsai Garden in Mysore Ashram

          

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