What is the Sukhita Yoga Method (SYM)
SYM is an approach to yoga and movement in general that allows you to work with your mind as much as your body. It gives a way of bringing your logical, conceptual, problem solving brain and your intuitive, feeling, emotional brain into balance.
Using the framework of the Ashtanga series as a basis for exploration, a key principle of SYM is the cultivation of "effortless effort". A unique approach that harnesses the energetic qualities of the Bandhas and Ujjayi and the original somatic psychology teaching of the Buddha it creates a flowing, light and energizing mind and body dynamic that is self-teaching, self-correcting and self-healing.
Using the framework of the Ashtanga series as a basis for exploration, a key principle of SYM is the cultivation of "effortless effort". A unique approach that harnesses the energetic qualities of the Bandhas and Ujjayi and the original somatic psychology teaching of the Buddha it creates a flowing, light and energizing mind and body dynamic that is self-teaching, self-correcting and self-healing.
What is the meaning of "Integrated" here?
More than simple body awareness, what we mean by "integrated" is working with mental states, (e.g. fear, anxiety, boredom, anticipation, excitement) expressed in the body. We start by developing the capacity to softly listen.
Why do this?
It enables us to recognise the impact mental states expressed in the body have on the experience of lightness, flexibility, balance and ease. We then develop the capacity to work with our mind through the body and our body through the mind.
What happens?
When you start to listen, connect and communicate using both your 1st and 2nd brain you gain a toolkit to self-reference with all your natural intelligence wherever you are and whatever you are doing. With this comes the recognition that we are often self-limiting and the choice is ours to do something different.
"when you shape mind as well as body... all movements matter"
More than simple body awareness, what we mean by "integrated" is working with mental states, (e.g. fear, anxiety, boredom, anticipation, excitement) expressed in the body. We start by developing the capacity to softly listen.
Why do this?
It enables us to recognise the impact mental states expressed in the body have on the experience of lightness, flexibility, balance and ease. We then develop the capacity to work with our mind through the body and our body through the mind.
What happens?
When you start to listen, connect and communicate using both your 1st and 2nd brain you gain a toolkit to self-reference with all your natural intelligence wherever you are and whatever you are doing. With this comes the recognition that we are often self-limiting and the choice is ours to do something different.
"when you shape mind as well as body... all movements matter"
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