Famous yoga teachers – Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo, a famous yoga teacher, proposed integral yoga (purna) in the early 20th century. He described this as an essential means of freeing ourselves from ignorance and learning the supreme truth about the divine power that is revealed in the universe. The fundamentals of this vital yoga fuse and complement the teachings of karma, jnana and bhakti yogas. It can even be seen as a combination of the methods adopted by the East and the West to attain spiritualism. Purna in Sanskrit means whole or complete, which is why it is also known as supramental yoga. It implies the technique by which one can unify the whole part of himself with the absolute and harmonize all the conflicting elements to recognize the reality of the supreme force. According to his philosophy, man is capable of taking the next step and becoming a superman; he is bound to happen as the logical evolutionary step of nature.

As the goal of this yoga arm is the complete transformation of the individual, Sri Aurobindo reports in detail on the composition and its transformation in detail. The elements of the structure of being are called ‘vertical’ and ‘concentric’. The vertical parts can be distinguished as physical, vital force and cognitive mind; the psychic and spiritual aspects are the concentric parts. This famous yoga teacher devised integral psychology to explain the complete transformation of the being. He also introduced the idea of ​​supramental experience or power; he asserted that the mind is unaware of truth and seeks it, while beyond that faculty there is a permanent reality-aware force or supermind. As humanity takes the next step, from its state of unconsciousness to an advanced state of understanding, it will move towards its enhanced existence.

If you want to be a faithful follower of this philosophy, as explained by the famous yoga teacher, you must take three steps. You must first aim to attain holy existence, then you must cast off all selfish desires, and then completely surrender or subjugate yourself to the sublime authority. Sri Aurobindo, a researcher of both Eastern and Western societies, thought that there was no single or established way to practice this yoga philosophy. He felt that one has the freedom to perform integral yoga as a routine from various forms of yoga. Hatha yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and purifying relaxation techniques (kriyas) will cleanse and strengthen the body. Raja Yoga meditation will harmonize and organize the mind.

The bhakti and karma yogas will enhance selflessness, perseverance, and dedication by instilling habits of serving others without expecting any reward. Jnana yoga will promote learning through self-observation and japa yoga, with the repetitive chanting of mantras, will increase your intellectual powers. Holistically, the entire regimen will allow you to push yourself and achieve the physical and psychological goals of yoga. You learn to sustain yourself with the will of the divine force, you exercise total control over your body and you find complete coordination between the psychic and physical elements of your being.