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LIFESTYLE YOGA & MEDITATION SADHGURU SOCIAL IMPACT INSIDE ISHA VIDEO

DEMYSTIFYING YOGA

Angamardana – Mastering

Your Limbs

27 Apr 2013 18 Comments

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Isha seeks to bring back classical yoga in its purest

form – not studio yoga, not book yoga or the various

innovations that are brought in around the world

without an understanding of the basic principles – but

proper classical yoga, which is a phenomenally

powerful science. It is a system that is precisely and

meticulously put together as a means of reaching

higher dimensions.

Last week in the Classical Yoga series, we looked at

Upayoga, a powerful practice which allows one to live

a more complete physical life. Today, we look at

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Angamardana, a unique system of yoga that

strengthens both the physical and energy system.

Sadhguru: Angamardana is a unique system of yoga

which is almost completely lost these days.

Traditionally in classical yoga, Angamardana was

always alive. It is not like asanas, it is a very intense

exercise where you don’t need any equipment. You are

just using your body and building a completely

different level of physical strength and tenacity.

In Angamardana, you use your own body weight and

momentum to increase the flexibility of the muscle

over a period of time. It is just a twenty-five minute

process as it is being taught today by us, and in terms

of health and wellbeing it can do miracles. It is a

phenomenal process and is so complete. All you need

is a six-by-six space; your body is everything. So,

wherever you are you can do it. It is as effective in

building the body as any weight training is, and it does

not create any unnecessary stress on the system.

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Many peoplewant big

experiencesbut they arenot willing to

transform

Even if you just look at it as an exercise form,

Angamardana will definitely pass the test. But

strengthening the muscle and bringing fat levels down

are just fringe benefits. The important thing about

whatever sadhana you are doing, whether it is

Angamardana or anything else, is that we are trying

to work up the energy system to a certain level of

energy and integrity of energy. The thing is to get

yourself into a state where you have a fully

functioning system, because only if it is fully

functioning can it be taken to heightened levels of

perception. A half-a-body or a half-a-being cannot be

taken to a full level of perception.

The word

“Angamardana” means

to have mastery over

your limbs or body

parts. Whatever action

you want to perform in

this world, how much

mastery you have over

your limbs determines

how well you are going

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transformtheir body to

be able toconduct

thoseexperiences.In yoga, youdon’t chase

anexperience,

you onlyprepare.

how well you are going

to do it. I am not

talking about action in

terms of joining up a

sports team or

something. I am

making a distinction

between action that you

do for survival and

action that you do for

liberation. If you want

to do something for

your liberation and

particularly for the

liberation of everyone

else around you, you

should have some

mastery over your limbs. Mastery over limbs need not

necessarily mean you are going to be muscular or you

can climb up the mountain. That may also happen but

it is basically to strengthen the energy structure of the

body.

To give an analogy, if a person walks by, you can

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clearly see whether his body is well-exercised or not

simply by the way he walks. If you look at a person’s

face, you can see whether his mind is well-exercised or

not. Similarly, if you watch closely enough, whether

someone’s energy is well-exercised or not is very

distinctly there. What they can do and cannot do is

determined by this. Having complete mastery means

you can make your energies crackle. If you simply sit

here, the body will do things; you don’t have to go and

do things.

If grace has to transmit itself, you need to have an

appropriate body. If you do not have an appropriate

body and grace descends on you big-time, you will

only fuse out. Many people want big experiences but

they are not willing to transform their body to be able

to conduct those experiences. In yoga, you don’t chase

an experience, you only prepare. If your spiritual

process is something more than just talk-shop, that

means you should have some mastery over your

limbs.

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Editor’s Note: Angamardana is part of the

curriculum for the Isha Hata Yoga Teacher Training

Program. The 21-week program from July 31st to

Dec 25th, 2015 in Adiyogi Alayam is an unparalleled

opportunity to acquire a profound understanding of

the yogic system and the proficiency to teach Hatha

Yoga. For more information,

visit www.ishahatayoga.com or

mail info@ishahatayoga.com

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USHA • 2 years ago

Can anybody with bad knee do angamardhana? Are they eligible? 7△ ▽

Gopal Dhillon • 2 years ago

Namaskaram

I can understand why it is not taught online, but to have ayoga guru coming to the Ashram, who also sells books on yoga asana’s andvideos, isn’t it a little cynical saying that it isn’t wise to do any form ofYoga through the internet When Swami Ramdev ji does most of the pointsmentioned in the comment section? Like doing Yoga from the internet?

My first Yoga class was with Swami Ramdev ji, when he came to Coventry and through himI found my Sadhguru, I respect Swami Ramdev ji very much, I just find it weird whenmany Isha teachers and meditators say it’s not wise to do so and so, when Swami

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many Isha teachers and meditators say it’s not wise to do so and so, when SwamiRamdev Ji does this all and he has alarge group of followers.

I know the differences of course, Swami Ramdev ji teaches itin exercise form!

But does that mean Swami Ramdev ji should not continue toteach it Yogic Asana’s and Pranayama in exercise form? My guru is Sadhguru but I value Swami Ramdev ji's

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Adi dev • 3 months ago> Gopal Dhillon

damages can be very huge. Its not a universal thing, differs from person to person. there are certain asanas avery strong and fit person should not do even though they can. its more than physical. there are some smallthings in yoga that you can learn from books or online and also teach to others. but yogasana from book orvideo is like selling a book on "How to perform heart surgery with kitchen knife - for dummies". if you doimproper yoga there is immediate side effects that you will defenitely realize either in immediate future orlater. you might not even know if it was that one asana you tried to do sometime when you were a kid. I cantotally understand your concern and am happy to see the humbleness in you, but we are just asking fortrouble with book and video yoga.

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Nikole • 2 years ago

Another informative read that has added up to my knowledge. Thank you. 1△ ▽

Vishal Vangara • 2 years ago

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Vishal Vangara • 2 years ago

Namaskaram,

Can anyone please compare hatha yoga and angamardana, in terms of both physical and energy benefits. 1△ ▽

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vs • 2 years ago> Vishal Vangara

Instead of comparing, I would say you should probably do both because each is of a different nature. :)I dont know much about energy benefits because that's kind of beyond my perception, but from the POV ofphysical health and fitness, angamardana is simply incredible. The kind of buzz that regular practice brings toyour body is like nothing else.

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Vishal Vangara • 2 years ago> vs

So are you saying that Angamardhana's physical benefits are much more than surya namaskars andasanas

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Guest • 2 years ago> vs

Namaskaram

Is there anyway we can learn Angamardana via internet, learn it but I can't visit any ashram because I am not In India for another year, can anyone suggestanything please?

Thank you

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Sadhguru Sadhguru • 2 years ago> Guest

No Its not possible , but in Chennai Isha Life Center every month angamarthan Class isconducted , you can Join there once you come to india.

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Lovingworld • 2 years ago> Guest

oh! Practices in Isha are never taught over the internet because yoga is an ancient science.Making even the smallest mistake in a mudra can change the impact of the practice.Volunteers are constantly correcting the smallest detail about a participant's practice bothduring the program and afterwards during Sathsang. So for something as powerful asAngamardhana, it is definitely not to be learned over the internet. As powerful as the practicecan be if it is done right, am sure it can be equally harmful if it is done wrong. and with internet,there is every chance you can get it wrong. So please wait until you can learn it in person. Ifyou are in the US or UK, there are Hata Yoga teachers trained meticulously by Isha. Pleasewrite to Isha USA or UK and they will probably guide you to the nearest teacher.

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Guest • 2 years ago> Lovingworld

Thank you both of you for replying.

Then I am in France and there is no center here. Then I will wait in that case, get backto India and then learn it like you all mentioned.

Thank you againNamakaram

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vinoth • 2 years ago> Guest

please conduct hata yoga in trivandrum center. △ ▽

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dhivya • 2 years ago> vinoth

please read isha monthly letter in which ads for boothasuddhi etc is being given by two trained teachers. also the same is taught inchennai isha life centre, mylapore

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J Madhav • a month ago

Can this exercise be done by people who are above the age of 65? △ ▽

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Surabhi Rao • 6 months ago

I recently did an Angamardhana course.. It is given here that the entire practice takes 25 minutes, whereas even inthe videos shown and through actual practice it takes at least 45 mins. What is the essential anganmardhana practice that takes only 25 mins?

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Vishal Vangara • 5 months ago> Surabhi Rao

Namaskaram,

I initially took about 50 mins time to complete my Angamardhana practise but in 6 months time (from april

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2014 to oct 2014) , i am able to finish it in 25 mins and later it reduced even to 22 mins .. :) trust me it worksfor everyone .. it's beautiful just keep doing it everyday ..

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sriraj • a year ago

Angamardana ..I attended this course and i would say it is really very good ...It is very structured process and it twistevery part of your body...If you do with much more awareness your body will obey what you say....

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Hatha yoga enquiry • 2 years ago

Is there a trained Hatha yoga teacher who can come home to teach these practices? My family are keen on learningand can commit to a regular time every day, but do not have spare time for commuting. This enquiry is for Bandraarea, Mumbai.

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kushagra • 2 years ago

Are there any programs which just teach this, as i am very interested in learning this. ? △ ▽

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