eMag ~ Self Awareness, Yoga Psychology, and Mental Well-being

As many of our students know, we regard self-awareness as the most essential element for success in yoga and meditation practice.

Self-awareness grows when we turn our attention inward, intending to understand who we are and our various strengths and weaknesses.

This process of self-reflection enables us to become aware of our strengths, which is especially important if we feel disconnected from them because we will have low self-esteem. We need our strengths to face our weaknesses. Otherwise, we’ll continue to avoid them, and they will continue to undermine our ability to have a good life.

At Big Shakti, we believe that the ultimate goal of all yoga practices, be it postures, breathing, or meditation, is the uplifting and expansion of consciousness. We are excited to share this journey with you through our monthly newsletter, articles, and podcasts. We hope these resources will help you expand your sense of self and inspire you to live a more fulfilling life.

E-Mag Contents

1. Insights: Self Awareness Mastery
2. Podcast: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-mastery
3. Reflection
4. Reading: The Aim of Yoga Psychotherapy
5. Monthly Meditation: Therapeutic Meditation Bundle for Psychological Wellbeing
   
6. Featured Teaching: Introduction to Yoga Psychology & Psychotherapy Course

Until next time, stay well.

Jayne Stevenson & Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati

Insights

Self-Awareness Mastery

In our latest article, we explore the transformative journey of self-awareness mastery through Big Shakti's success path, a structured and progressive path of profound personal and spiritual growth.

This holistic approach, rooted in relaxation, mindfulness, prana mastery, and advanced mantra techniques, guides you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your true potential.

Read Article: Self-Awareness Mastery Through Meditation: Big Shakti’s Success Path

Podcast

Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-mastery

The one thing that is essential and core to all of our teachings is the concept of self-awareness. Self-awareness, the unchanging principle in life, is the central concept in all of yoga, yoga tantra, and meditative practice. The core aim of all wisdom traditions is self-knowledge. Know thyself, and unto yourself be true, is the ancient dictum that has been passed down through the ages.

In this podcast episode, we discuss self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-mastery.

Listen or Watch: Podcast Ep. 13 ~ Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-mastery

Reflection 

Jung equates the highest Self with the God within us. He writes:

"The self is not only the center but also the whole circumference, which embraces both conscious and unconscious; it is the center of this totality, just as the ego is the center of consciousness. I call this unknowable the 'self'... The self... might equally be called the 'God within us." [“Introduction,” CW 12, par. 44.]

Here are 5 reflection points to consider on this as you move through the month.

1. Exploring the Self: How do I perceive my highest Self? In what ways can I recognise and connect with the 'God within me'?
2. Beyond the Ego: Consider the distinction between the ego and the Self. How often do I identify with my ego rather than my deeper, more expansive Self?
3. Integration of Conscious and Unconscious: Reflect on the idea that the Self encompasses both conscious and unconscious aspects of my being. How can I become more aware of my unconscious mind? What steps can I take to integrate the conscious and unconscious parts of myself? How might this integration affect my overall sense of self?
4. Self as Whole Circumference: Reflect on the Self as not just the centre but the entire circumference of my being. What does embracing the totality of my being mean to me? How can I work towards accepting and integrating all aspects of who I am?
5. Journey Towards Self-Discovery: What personal practices or experiences have brought me closer to understanding my true Self? How can I continue this journey of self-discovery?
    

Reading 

The Aim of Yoga Psychotherapy

Yoga-based psychotherapy is founded on yoga psychology, the yogic science of body-mind and consciousness. Yoga Psychotherapy is the application of yoga psychology to healing, strengthening and awakening ourselves. It has three aims, read about them in this article.

Read Article →
 

Monthly Meditation 

Therapeutic Meditation Bundle for Psychological Wellbeing

When people come to us for guidance on managing mental illness or coping with difficult feelings or issues, we often combine 6 specific meditation techniques with Eastern and Western forms of counselling and psychotherapy as a solid foundation for support.

These 6 core meditation practices are included for you to access inside this bundle. They include the most psychologically researched methods of mindfulness, breath awareness, mantras (healing sound vibration), and loving-kindness meditation. These 6 meditations are the most important foundational teachings for psychological and well-being improvement.

After people learn these 6 techniques, they can be applied to manage individual issues as they arise in life. Sometimes, the technique enables you to see something that you have been unaware of or avoiding. As you guide yourself through the process, or with support from an experienced practitioner, you can gain confidence in the application and experience profound healing that comes from applying these techniques.

Learning how to do this is a powerful way to grow mental and emotional maturity and gain greater self-esteem. 

Find Out More About This Meditation Bundle →

Featured Teaching 

Introduction to Yoga Psychology & Psychotherapy

This self-paced online course, explores the intricate philosophies of Yoga, Samkhya, and Tantra, understanding how they form the bedrock of yoga psychology and psychotherapy. It also teaches how the integration between traditional yogic wisdom with modern psychotherapeutic techniques, creates a powerful and effective holistic approach to inner healing.

What You Learn:

• Understanding Yoga Psychotherapy as a holistic science
  
• Learning the 4 main yoga philosophies
  
• Exploring the structure and forces of the mind
  
• Examining the relationship between mind and consciousness
  
• Techniques to heal and support your inner child
  
• Methods to turn adversity into growth
  
• Insights into your individual karma and life purpose

This introductory course provides a deep dive into the science of the embodied relationship between consciousness and mind. It offers a chance to embrace ancient wisdom, apply it to modern life, and foster your mental and spiritual well-being. You'll also engage in meditations that tune you into the subtle forces within, initiating purification and healing, and enhancing your mental well-being and spiritual growth.

Find Out More →

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Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati & Jayne Stevenson



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