I feel blessed to begin my day with a session of Yoga online with Atma Darshan Yoga class. Our teachers Sri. Devanand and Smt. Devashri are exemplary in their dedication, mastery of the subject, and their way of communication. Even a class of 50 connects to them easily at a one-on-one level.
A key Fundamental of Satyam Yoga as taught is Pawanmuktasan or PM series.
The PM1 series deals with all our joints. Toes, ankle, knee, hip, fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck. We move each with levels of awareness and breath synchronization.
I have found this to be remarkable for the way it keeps me like a well-oiled pendulum clock.
I was wondering if there is an analogy to explain how this works. It surely works at many levels, and as I unravel it, the imagery of a master of a factory or farm and a worker come to mind.
FIRST
At the most basic level, the master is aware of the worker - that he exists. He doesn't give much attention as there are many workers in his farm or factory. He observes what work the worker does. That's it.
SECOND
At the next level, he makes the worker's acquaintance, what his background is and how he goes about his job. He observes his level of efficiency and gives him some feedback, positive if his work is good, advice if not so good. He will perhaps send him for some training.
THIRD
At the next level, he will take on himself the role of a coach for the worker. He will advise the worker how he can stand out and shine. The master wants the worker to relate to other workers and establish a synergy of efficiency.
FOURTH
At the next level, the worker may be motivated enough to see the grand vision of the master and join in the celebration of the totality of the establishment. He really excels at this level and becomes more than just a worker but a valued part of a grand whole.
The PM1 levels are of 1) awareness of movement, 2) infusion of breath/Prana, 3) awareness of vitality and strength of the joint, and finally 4)perfection of movement....
These in PM1 series roughly correspond to the levels I have listed in my story.
Does it make sense?
हरिः ॐ तत् सत्
