Ji Living

Sharing the fulfilling rewards of a yoga life

Ji Living - yoga philosophy beyond the mat - is presented by Swami Govindananda. Swami Ji's commitment is to sharing the knowledge, wisdom and happiness that the experience of a yoga life can bring.

The term 'yoga' comes from a Sanskrit word meaning union. The goal of yoga meditation therefore, is to help people reach a state of union between their individual self and the divine.

The focus of Ji Living is to provide teaching and guidance so that any interested person (regardless of background) has access to the profound benefits of spiritual meditation and yoga life - and can implement these into their every day lives.

Philosophy of yoga - some background context

It is wise to make decisions about the kind of practice that is right for you by starting from an informed place. Yoga spirituality is not a remote state that can only be achieved by gurus and yogis! Ji Living aims to make yoga meditation relevant and meaningful for all people.

Ji Living:

The word 'Ji' derives from the Sanskrit language and is a term used to denote deep respect, honour and acknowledgment of one's spiritual self - as well as for the spiritual nature of others. 'Living' refers to adopting the values of 'Ji' and putting them into daily practice.

Karma yoga:

The yoga of action

Gyan yoga:

The yoga of knowledge

Bhakti yoga:

The yoga of love and devotion

The teachings that Ji Living draws on:

Ji Living draws from some of the most profound spiritual texts known to humankind - the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bhagawatam, the Mahabharat, the Ramayan and other great writings that form the foundation of Indian wisdom.

Specifically, the teachings are based on an unprecedented series of talks that Swami Ji's Spiritual Master gave a number of years ago in India. In this one series he delivered the entire philosophy concerning the mysteries of the self and of the world in which we live, touching upon and answering just about every question you have ever had about the meaning and importance of human life. Of this series his Guru once said, "I have taken a pitcher, filled it with the essence of all scriptural writings, and poured this nectar into your heart!"

Why learn yoga that is 'philosophy beyond the mat'?

While many people are aware of the physical side of yoga, the philosophy of yoga extends far beyond this. Yoga life, yoga spirituality, achieving a yoga mind - these are some of the terms that commonly describe the life changing practise of yoga meditation.

The need to exercise the body is beyond doubt. Equally important however, is the need to understand the spiritual significance of life so that we can navigate our way through it with confidence, wisdom and boundless joy. This is what 'yoga philosophy beyond the mat' is all about.