📖 Foundations of Practice: Bridging Eastern Wisdom & Modern Medicine 🌿

Welcome to the foundation of our monthly journey. 📖 In this introductory session, we set the stage for all upcoming discussions, readings, and practices. Before diving into our monthly texts, we establish the intellectual and spiritual framework that will guide our circle—tracing the origins of our study materials and grounding our learning in lineage and lived experience. We explore traditional pillars such as the ashram and the role of the guru, alongside modern perspectives on integrating Western medicine and classical yoga as mutually supportive, complementary paths to well-being. 🌿 What we explore in this session: -The Study Roadmap: The core texts, resources, and themes guiding our coming months 📚 -Lineage & Context: Where these teachings originate and how they were preserved 🕉️ -Tradition in Practice: Role of the guru, the ashram environment, and spiritual community 🪷 -East Meets West: Bridging clinical Western medicine with yogic science for holistic care 🩺✨ Whether you are here to deepen your personal sadhana, expand your teaching, or simply study in community, this opening discussion builds the common ground for everything to come. Bring a notebook, an open mind, and your questions. ✍️🕊️ #hathayoga #yogapractice #yogateacher #easternmedicine #yogicscience #yogicliving Namaste.🙏✨ *************************************************************************************************Disclaimer: The information and exercises provided in these yoga videos are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health provider before beginning any new exercise program, including yoga, especially if you have any existing health conditions, injuries, or concerns. By participating in these exercises, you are doing so at your own risk. Listen to your body and stop if you experience pain or discomfort. The creators of these videos are not responsible for any injuries that may occur. ************************************************************************************************* References: Compilation of coursework and techniques completed under the tutelage of Dr. Omanand Guruji at the Paramanand Yoga Research Institute, Samskrutham University and the beautiful teachings from Bihar Yoga School and their monks, doctors, and yogacharyas.