My Experience of Isha programs and Sathguru

After completing my engineering degree, I found it difficult to find a job. I was in a lot of tension, and was looking for ways to lessen my stress. I decided to join isha yoga (the shambavi mahamudra) program. At that time, truly I didn't know that it would change my life. I did my practice as regularly as I could. Four years later, I had joined the Isha Hata yoga program. The program changed my health for the better, but I still was not satisfied. . My mind was always in a lot of confusion, and I would worry a lot. So I have decided to join the Isha Shoonya intensive program.

During the first 2 days they taught a very powerful pranayam practice. The worries, confusion & restlessness still plagued my mind. When I did Shoonya the worries would go away but would return. By now I started hearing about the Isha Samyama program. My aspirations to do this program increased. Then three months later I joined the Bhava Spandana program which is a pre-requisite for Samyama. It is difficult to express in words, the experience I felt during BSP. Respect towards yoga, Isha and respect for my Guru had reached the highest point). After completing these four programs, I decided to attend samyama but it would not happen last year. I had decided to get married only after samyama program. Everyday my aspirations had increased to participate in samyama. Then, thankfully, it happened this year. This Samyama program will completely change the life of everyone who participates. I thought, to to be living at the same time as Sadhguru,I was truly blessed. It is a life-time opportunity for everyone. My life has a clear 'Before Isha' and 'After Isha' phase. Before Isha, I was always a worried, tense and fearful person. After Isha, i have become a joyful &fearless person. My life has changed a lot after Isha. I thank my Guru, the teachers and the volunteers. I wish everyone will participate and benefit from BSP, Shoonya, Hata yoga and Samyama programs conducted by Isha. PranamAs submitted by Rathina Kumar, 21 March, 2015

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