Yoga and Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity

• Unity in diversity is a concept that celebrates differences as enriching human interactions, promoting unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation.
• Yoga is for everyone, regardless of individual differences.

Yoga Practice

• Practice yoga calmly and avoid exhaustion; rest if needed in a comfortable posture.
• Aim to practice yoga daily at the same time for regularity.
• Focus on yoga exclusively during practice, minimizing distractions and other thoughts.
• After completing yoga asanas, pass urine to remove dirt from internal organs.
• Attend to nature's call immediately if needed during practice; do not suppress or forcefully hold back.
• If thirsty, drink a little water during practice.
• If sweating, slowly wipe it with a cloth or palms, or let it dry up automatically.

Yoga Sequencing

• Follow the correct sequence: asanas → Pranayama → meditation.

Svadhyaya (Self-Study)

• Svadhyaya is the fourth niyama, meaning "to contemplate the self" and find self-awareness.
• It teaches centering and non-reactivity to life's dualities.
• Accepting limitations is an essential aspect of Svadhyaya.
• It helps burn out unwanted, self-destructive tendencies.

Unity in Diversity

• Unity in diversity is a concept that celebrates differences as enriching human interactions, promoting unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation.
• Yoga is for everyone, regardless of individual differences.

Yoga Practice

• Practice yoga calmly and avoid exhaustion; rest if needed in a comfortable posture.
• Aim to practice yoga daily at the same time for regularity.
• Focus on yoga exclusively during practice, minimizing distractions and other thoughts.
• After completing yoga asanas, pass urine to remove dirt from internal organs.
• Attend to nature's call immediately if needed during practice; do not suppress or forcefully hold back.
• If thirsty, drink a little water during practice.
• If sweating, slowly wipe it with a cloth or palms, or let it dry up automatically.

Yoga Sequencing

• Follow the correct sequence: asanas → Pranayama → meditation.

Svadhyaya (Self-Study)

• Svadhyaya is the fourth niyama, meaning "to contemplate the self" and find self-awareness.
• It teaches centering and non-reactivity to life's dualities.
• Accepting limitations is an essential aspect of Svadhyaya.
• It helps burn out unwanted, self-destructive tendencies.

Explore the concept of unity in diversity and its relation to yoga practice, promoting individual differences and unity without uniformity.