From Sound to Silence
Aims of the Morning
1. Introducing / reviewing the concept of Nada
2. Preparation for a deeper understanding of sound
Objectives
1. Exploring sound as harmony and balance in the body
2. Working with music and mantra yoga
Aims of the Afternoon
1. Effecting the transition from sound to silence
2. Examining the meaning and nature of silence
Objectives
1. Exploring conscious deep sleep through a practice of Yoga Nidra
2. Reflecting on the mantra Om, with reference to Upanishadic texts
3. Consolidation of the days work with a meditation
Teaching Material Used On The Day
Handouts, posters, flip-chart, harmonium and tanpura.
These will be used throughout the day.
Methods of presenting the subject
Short lecture, demonstration, class work, experiential, self discovery, discussion and Q & A
About the Tutor
Rajesh David trained at The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, India. He is also a composer and singer, with a background in Indian classical music. As a professional singer he was an A- grade artist for All India Radio & Television.
Whilst living as a resident of Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales for four years, he conducted kirtan and chanting sessions, gave concerts and taught regular Nada Yoga courses. His three courses on the subject of Nada, Nada Yoga the Yoga of Subtle Sound, From Sound to Silence and The Music of Om - chanting and reflecting on the Mandukya Upanishad, together with two others, Bhakti Yoga Through Love to the Self and An Introduction to Adi Shankaracharyas Bhaja Govindam are all recognized as IST by the BWY.
He has been teaching these courses in the UK and abroad for several years.
He has also taught with Swami Nishchalananda on a one year course of Kriya Yoga at the Mandala Yoga Ashram.
His many CDs include collections of devotional music, such as Mantram Music for Relaxation and Meditation, The Music of AUM - The Mandukya Upanishad and Kabir - mystic poems, and practice CDs, such as Nadopasana, for practitioners of Nada Yoga.
Rajesh has trained as a coach with HeartMath UK, which focuses on heart intelligence as a means of building resiliance and managing stress.
Outline plan for the day
Programme for the day:
10.00 Introduction
10.30 Hatha Yoga
11.30 Working with music and Mantra Yoga
12.50 Q & A
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 Yoga Nidra
14.30 Understanding OM through Upanishadic texts (includes chanting)
15.20 Meditation
15.50 Q & A and conclusion
16.00 Evaluation and close
Other information
In this course we effect the transition from sound to silence through music, mantra yoga and body work, and we reflect on the meaning and nature of Silence.
From Sound to Silence is a natural progression from Nada Yoga - The Yoga of Subtle Sound. Although it is helpful, it is not a requirement that participants should have done the previous course. It is designed to take the practice of Nada Yoga to a deeper level, and prepare participants for an in-depth study of the Mandukya Upanishad.
The course covers:
* Overview of the concept of Nada
* Harmony and balance in posture and movement
* Working with mantras
* Sound and the chakra paradigm
* Exploring conscious deep sleep through Yoga Nidra
* Reflecting on the mantra OM through selected verses from the
Upanishads
* Meditation