Bihar Yoga

Yoga practices developed by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the Bihar School of Yoga aim to harmonise all levels of human life and experience through practical means. Satyananda Yoga incorporates practices derived from ancient and traditional sources. Asanas(postures) are used to balance the body and mind through the physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) to work on the energy body (equated with Ki or Chi in other systems), and meditation to calm and focus the mind. It also takes a broader outlook by teaching and encouraging yogic lifestyles, not only for renunciates but also for householders and lay practitioners.

To this end Satyananda Yoga adopts the attitudes of Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (the path of heart and emotion), Karma Yoga (the path of service) and other yogas which enable the practitioner to frame all aspects of their lives in a way which is conducive to spiritual growth.

Incorporates the whole person, not just the body, there is an emphasis on awareness and practitioners are encouraged to learn about all aspects of their personality through Yoga. Change is seen as a natural consequence of regular practice with full awareness, rather than by forcing the mind and body to the limit and beyond.

Who is Bihar yoga for?

Bihar is a suitable style for those looking for a holistic yoga style or those interested in yoga as a lifestyle.