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The beauty of yoga nidra
The first thought upon waking and the first step taken set the tone for the day. Upon waking, observe which nostril has dominant airflow. If the left nostril flows more, step out with the right foot. If the right flows more, step out with the left foot. If both are equal, stand with both feet. The initial conscious thought should be, "I am human," implying a duty to think rightly and avoid harming others. The body is a vehicle like a car or airplane, and the Self is the alert driver within it. One must become awakened and conscious in all actions. This practice integrates yoga into daily life, moving beyond mere physical postures.
"First, we should know when we wake up. Inhale, exhale from your nostrils. Where is more air coming?"
"When we open our eyes, we should think, 'I am human.'"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
