Mindfulness is defined as the basic human ability to be fully present but not being over reactive nor overwhelmed by the happenings around. This state is cultivated through meditation, short pauses of prayer and sports.
At the ashram, yoga and meditation programs are conducted for 7/21 days. Yoga literally means union. It is a profound practice in which stability of mind and emotions is scientifically incorporated into one’s daily life for right living. Concentration of mind is initially achieved through prayer which balances and harmonizes the entire self. Then the schedule continues in the teaching of asanas and mudras – movements and postures; explanations of the different forms of yoga starting with the classical Asthanga Yoga, the eight limbs of yoga of Patanjali and then the Hatha Yoga characterized by physical techniques; Pranayama or breath control; Yoga Nidra or deep relaxation and cleaning kriyas for rejuvenating the body. Meditation techniques are taught to beginners to create self-awareness of body, mind and soul.