Authentic Yoga Tradition

1. The form is seen, the eye is seer; the mind is both seen and seer. The changing moods of mind are seen, but the witnessing Self, the seer, is never seen- Vakya Sudha by Aadi Shankaracharya

Eye becomes the Seer when there is a form (Seen). Mind is Seer when there is a thought. Who becomes the Seer when mind becomes the Seen- Authentic Yoga?
When we say – I am stressed. I identifies with the stress. Drop this identification and we are FREE- authentic Yoga
We are always engaged with the SEEN only and never become aware of the SEER. The very awareness of SEER drops sufferings.
Reject the SEEN and accept the SEER- ignorance is dropped HERE and NOW- authentic Yoga
Declare – Peace is my essential nature – dive deep within and know PEACE is there – authentic Yoga
What is seen can never be the SEER. What is SEER is always there within- dive within and Know the SEER (thyself)

Ancient wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda
Ayurveda master Sushruta ( 600 BC) terms Diabetes as Madhumeha( seat urine disease) as they used to check the ants if attracted to urine. He claims sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and stress are the causes and reversing them is the cure.
Ayurveda recognizes this as Kapha disorder ( kapha builds up foods, liquids, lifestyle , stress etc) which diminish the functioning of Agni ( gastric fire). Management of diabetes by Ayurveda includes diet modification, eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates, limiting protein to prevent any damage of kidneys, limiting fats due to inability to digest, cleansing program ( due to auto antibodies in diabetics) , herbal massage, herbal cleansing of digestive tract and rest and relaxation at physical, muscular and emotional levels.
Yoga is a science of consciousness aims at spiritual awakening, and realization. However, many texts have mentioned that regular practice of Asana, Pranayama Mudra, Pratyahara, Dhyan, Measured diet will manage Diabetes effectively. A deep understanding of Hatha Yoga declares that any blockage, excess and less supply of Prana causes all diseases and its management is a cure. Further, higher practices of yoga aims at consciousness using the brain and mind rather than brain and mind using the consciousness is a definite cure for any disease, however, difficult to achieve. It demands regular meditation, a wakening to higher states of consciousness and consciously working with body , life and mind.
Integral Management of Diabetes
Modern age is the age of anxiety and stress. Yoga and Ayurveda can treat the lifestyle disorder by following the below regime in life:
1. Regular physical exercise program that brings harmony of body, life and mind (minimum 2.5 hours /week but more the better). The physical program must increased cardiovascular activity, massaging endocrine glands, relaxation of brain and nerves, raising energy level, reducing fatigue. It is recommended that 4.5 hours of weekly program in the beginning until body starts responding to the treatment should be undertaken. The physical exercises /practices are divided into different categories – Physical relaxation, subtle practices for major parts of the body, stretching and joint exercises , raising cardio pulmonary output, awakening physical consciousness etc will help manage diabetes.
2. Sat Karma and/or Panch karma –Panch karma of Ayurevda is little cumbersome process but Sat Karma of Yoga is easier and can be done easily. Kunjal, Sankh Prakshalana, Agnisar, Nauli should be performed daily.

3. Mudra- Hatha Yoga Mudra are different than that of Kar Mudras. Hatha Yoga Mudra involves physical practices; breathing and specific positions of the body that helps nervous, endocrine system brain and mind. The specific Mudra will help manage Diabetes.
4. Dietary change – measured diet for Diabetes – Preventive diet, health promotive diet and curative diet based on tridosha and triguna. Herbal remedies should initially be single herb mixed with food items taken during the day. Second level should include herbal mixtures and third level proper Ayurvedic prescription medications.
5. Adjunctive management is the best way to manage diabetes. The modern medication should not be stopped abruptly. It should continue with integral management and practices, until certain visible, subjective changes take place. Once these changes are visible, clear and subjective changes are dominant, modern medication may be decreased slowly.
6. Meditation practices should become integral part of the lifestyle to influence the body through higher consciousness. Active, conscious and regular practice of meditation is suggested until one discovers the inner consciousness, clam, poise, peace and calm is established.

IMPROVE ?Physical, mental health and Quality of Life, communication skills, Uneven motor skills
MINIMIZE ? Medical Expenses, Stress, Emotional and Mental Problems
MANAGE ? Insomnia, Anxiety, Anger and Agitation, Hyperactivity, Frequent behavioral outbursts, over- or under sensitivity to pain, no fear of danger
ENHANCE ? Self-awareness, coordinated response, social interaction, and motor skills
And by
AWAKENING to Spiritual consciousness – Love, Energy, Awareness and Peace
(Integral Program based on the combined wisdoms of Yoga, Ayurveda, Nature Cure, Science, and Spirituality)

This unique program aims at improving their overall quality of life, promoting better health, managing the symptoms of common autism problem, and addressing problems of rehabilitation, after care and helping them to become independent. This ideal and highly beneficial program helps in managing many problems like insomnia, pain, anxiety, hyperactivity, lack of social interaction, vocal and communication skills, and other mental, emotional, and physical issues. The ultimate goals are to equip parents with simple, easy, effective practices to help child, discover one’s inner potential for constant evolution in inner space directed towards independence, enhanced awareness, health, harmony, and happiness.
Objective:
To help autistic child and parents to minimize the impact of problems
To equip, teach and inspire parents to learn simple, easy, effective practices of Yoga for application
To help parents to know the simple, easy, and effective tips of Ayurveda and allied sciences for improving the quality of life
To help overcome symptoms that affects daily life.
To awaken to spiritual consciousness, thereby, allowing it to work into body, life and mind
Unique benefits:
Tailor made practices that can be done anytime anywhere
?Reduced medical expenses
?Management of Anxiety, Anger, and Agitation, Hyperactivity
?learning and improving communication skills,
? Deeper but conscious relaxation to increase self-awareness about life
?Minimize symptoms of sleep and chronic disorders;
?awakening higher consciousness for neuromuscular coordination, creating interests in life, enhancing sensory relationship with events, people around
?awakening to spiritual consciousness for helping them to take charge of their life

How Yoga program is conducted: 6 Easy Steps
Introductory Session with parents for knowing and understanding the entire program, philosophy, practices, and potential of managing the problem.
Clear understanding of problems and issues facing the children and parents through questionnaires, discussion, customizing the program
3T (Talk, Training and Technique) approach to facilitate easy, clear and deeper Understanding of HAP
Applying the practices with teacher and parents- learning to apply the practices at home and when child has problem
Helping the children and parents with Ayurveda, Nature Cure and other alternative health care tips
Follow up, Feedback, and sharing the experiences in every session to improvise the program and practices
Class Size, Class location and participation:
It is always better if parents participate in every session, learn and practice with their child and learn to apply at home.
The ideal group size may be around 25 people including parents and children. However, depending upon the size of the group, program can be customized.
How to Start

Introductory Talk
2-1/2 hours the group may arrange introductory Participative Talk. A Presentation will be made to understand clearly How Yoga, Ayurveda, Nature Cure; Spirituality can help manage the Autism. Parents are required to participate actively addressing their problems and issues for better understanding and possible applications of the practices 24X7.
History of child, parents, problems and issues
A subjective questionnaire will be given to every parent for taking the history of child and parents with reference to autism so that program can be customized accordingly
SHREYAS AUTISM Program – Level-1 15 Sessions
A commitment for 15 sessions is required to be made to apply the Level-1 Program. Every Session will of 150 minutes. Every Session will be having at least five groups of practices. It is mandatory for parents to attend all sessions to know, understand, and apply the same in real life situations.
Every session will be conducted in play, fun, awareness, peace, and happiness to generate interests of children. Authentic Yoga consists of over 52 different groups of practices that influence Body, Brain, Breath, Mind, Emotion, Senses etc. First five sessions will explore the possibilities of applying certain practices based on the response of children and parents. Later the program will help achieve progress and perfection along with specific dietary, Ayurvedic and nature cure regime.

Parents Participation – Schedule
Active participation of parents are required as weekly assessment, changes, and improvement will be noted by them and submitted either by email or by written form, supplied by the teacher. The form may be submitted two days before the session so that issues raised by parents may be addressed in the following sessions. The background work for this program is as important as the actual delivery as follow and feedback forms are assessed individually and program is customized accordingly to maximize the benefits
Assessment of level-1
After the completion of Level-1 , assessment will be done about the benefits and possible potential importance of the program so that Level-2 can be started.

Child is a human being. All human being can practice yoga; therefore, child aged 6-10 can also practice yoga.
It is important to know what we mean by Yoga before we offer any practice to a child.
If yoga means to us only physical and breathing practices , then child need not to practice at all and he is already playing, moving his body spontaneously and also doing some breathing subconsciously. Most of us always try to bring uniformity even in gentle movements of the body for practice of postures. The spontaneity is killed when we try to bring uniformity in practice.

If yoga means progressive evolution of consciousness, then every child can practice yoga irrespective of any age, even at the time of birth. There is a story a child Astavakra, learnt all about yoga when he was in the womb of his mother and his father was delivering the discourse on yoga to his mother. The story may not be true.

If yoga means progressive release of unconsciousness, ignorance and veil of unconscious operation of the nature, then any child can practice yoga. in this case, yoga aims at raising level of awareness, organizing child consciousness inside and outside. There are many practices passed on to us over 6000 years of evolution of knowledge and practices of Yoga.
Recently , I was asked by a parent of a child to help her in changing her aggressive attitude, enhance concentration , memory and her relationship with her colleagues and parents at home. My thought instantly went to her consciousness, designed a program that can help her experience rest, relaxation and peace consciously. She practiced four groups of practices – Body Awareness Session in which she is given small practices aimed at consciously experiencing parts of her body and organize them into an orderliness for manifestation of positive attitude. However, I never told her that she is going to change her attitude. Second group was breathing with sound and raising awareness to hear the sounds within. It is from tantric discipline where master used to chant certain mantra and try to infuse the same through consciousness. It worked very fine and she started consciously experiencing the mantra in her mind. Third group of practices was relaxation practice in which she learnt how to consciously know stillness, rest and relaxation. She told me that she is experiencing heaviness in the body and also in the head. I know these experiences are indications her deep rest and relaxation. Later , I gave her only two postures with five point awareness to bring about synergy of body, brain, breath and mind. It worked fine

She will be coming to me now regularly 1 / 2 times a week and I want to see the changes she brings in her attitude. I am sure , according to yoga , she will be able to transform her present state of the mind and will start living in a new consciousness that will manifest peace, love, energy and heightened awareness.

To be continued