Siddha Yoga Asanas and Benefits
Siddha Yoga is a spiritual path founded by Swami Muktananda. Based on the eastern philosophies and teachings from the Indian Yogic scriptures like Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita and Kashmir Shaivism, the tradition and path of Siddha Yoga is developed. The central element of Siddha Yoga is the ShaktipatDiksha, which means initiation by the descent of the divine power wherein the Kundalini of the seeker is awakened by the Guru. There are ashrams where you can live and practice Siddha Yoga.
Yoga and meditation have been practiced by Indians for a long time. Siddha Yoga is a particular kind of yoga that was discovered and developed by Muktananda.GurumayiChidvilasananda is the present spiritual head of this sect. It has two main ashrams devoted to its teachings. These are namely Gurudev Siddha Peeth and Shree Muktananda Ashram. The first being located in India in Ganeshpuri and the latter in upstate New York.
Guru Muktananda:
Siddha Yoga is the name given to a spiritual transformation of your soul. It is a path of inner transformation and discipline. The practice of Siddha yoga elevates your soul to a higher level of vibration. The first step of mastering this art is shaktipat-diksha, literally translated as “initiation by the descent of divine power.” This initiation is done by the guru who guides students through the various teachings and scriptures of Siddha yoga.
[Read: Shakti Yoga for Beginners]
To master Siddha yoga, you have to have a great sense of discipline and be extremely serious about this endeavour, for the students of Siddhi yoga are made to spend a lot of time studying the teachings and practices of this yoga for a long time to help them imbibe its principles. Once you’ve been initiated, you will become more aware of the self.
The mission statement of the Siddha yogis is: “To constantly impart the knowledge of the Self.” While the Siddha yoga vision statement is: “For everyone, everywhere, to realize the presence of divinity in themselves and creation, the cessation of all miseries and suffering, and the attainment of supreme bliss.”
