Yoga Sutra of Patanjali designed and proliferated Yoga as a technique for evolving the mind. The mind is associated with thoughts.

Yoga is a practice that balances the mind. It consists of maintaining a balance between a quiet mind that is ‘still’ – a state where the thought waves are calmed, the mind is awake and in a present state where one is able to notice and observe what he/she is doing.  In this state of balance, the chaos of thoughts about multiple things crossing around on multiple levels is controlled.  Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 1.2 is referring to this still state of the mind.

When our mind attains the ‘still’ state – the ‘yoga’ state, pure harmonious state starts replacing all the disharmony, disturbance and distraction that the mind was previously engaged in.

Of course, talk about the mind – and the body is not far away. Over recent years many practitioners and yoga teachers have been inclined to reduce yoga to a set of physical practices for health and fitness, thus severely under-optimizing its potential.

AMI Yoga brings the focus of the science back to the mind. AMI Yoga aims to help in evolving the mind through various techniques. However, it remains focused on the enhancement of intellectual and mental faculties through yoga.

AMI Yoga practice changes the way your mind feels.

The Oxford Dictionary defines Mindfulness as ‘a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations’.

Mindfulness Techniques are creating a buzz today, in the global corporate world. In fact, Harvard Business Review, December 2015 issue has covered the topic of mindfulness in great detail.

‘Mindfulness research is convincing many managers that investing in reflection, openness and thoughtfulness will have a positive impact on employees and the bottom line.‘

‘Deprogramming multitasking tendencies and intentionally focusing with full attention on the task at hand results in higher quality interactions and better decisions.’

‘Managers who model and promote mindfulness practices within their teams create an environment of employee engagement.’

‘Mindfulness programs teach emotional intelligence, boost resilience to stress and create mental focus.’

‘Participants reported being calmer, more patient and better able to listen.’