Based on the technique developed by svyasa.org. (Credits: Dr H R Nagendra)

1. Workshop based on Research conducted by
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (SVYASA), Bangalore, India
Presented by:
Mrs. Riri G Trivedi
www.thewellness-space.com

2. About me…..
 Educated in Accounting, Law & MBA (marketing)
 Corporate sector work experience in Japan, Singapore and
India including P&G, Dolcera LLC, Shaadionline
 Lived in 5 different countries with husband and 2 kids (8 &
12 yrs old)
 Journey towards wellness started in 2007 and got serious
from 2008
 Qualified Yoga Instructor & Therapist, Hypnotherapist,
Past Life Regression Therapist
 Pursuing MSc. (Yoga & Education)
 Passion to spread wellness among schools and educational
institutions as well as corporates

3. Cyclic Meditation(CM) Workshop
 Introduction
 Our body (Medical science vs. Yoga
perspective)
 What is Stress ? How does it impact us?
 What’s Cyclic Meditation
 Q&A
 Demonstration
 Practice

4. Concept of Body
(Modern Medical Science)
 Physical body
 Body systems
 Organs
 Tissues
 Cells
 DNA, RNA, Genes etc

5. Concept of Body: Yoga
Pancha Kosas: 5 layers (sheaths) of existence
1.ANNAMAYA – Physical 5
4
3
2.PRANAMAYA – Vital 2
1
3.MANOMAYA – Mental
4.VIGNANAMAYA – Wisdom
5. ANANDAMAYA – Bliss
•These are not water tight compartments but merge into one another.

6. What is stress?
“Non specific basic response pattern of the body which
prepares it to handle a demanding situation”
 Fashionable! ( all ages)
 Multi-dimensional (all body systems)
 Varies from person to person (situation vs. reaction)
 Speed of thoughts

7. Stress – Yogic Perspective
Vignanmaya (Wisdom) kosa:
“Cannot eat cake as I have
diabetes”
Conflicts in Manomaya (Mental) kosa:
due to going against what is right “ I want
cake, I love it, I cant do without it”
Pranamaya (Vital) Kosa Imbalances:
(symptomatic)
symptoms of uneven breathing, wrong flow
of prana, no rhythm
Annamaya (Physical) Kosa:
(manifestation of imbalance as disease)
Improper digestion, physical ailments on
weak organs

8. Stress -Medical Science perspective….
Sympathetic Para
 Heart sympathetic
 Pulse rate
 Blood pressure
 Sweating
 Eye
 Pupils
 Eyelids
 Blood glucose
 Digestion
 Secretion of Digestive Juices
 Bowel Mobility
 Lung Air Passages
 Muscle tone

9. Imbalance in body systems

10. Brain cells damage
Excessive Cortisol secretion in brain leads to:
Killing the brain cells,
Reduction in new cell growth

11. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy*
Purification /Strengthening
Clarity, Contentment, of Body:
Bliss!! •Diet,
No therapy reqd.!! •Loosening Exercises, Games & Sports
• Kriyas
•Asanas (Yogic Postures)
•Sun Salutation
Improve Will Power:
•Lectures
•Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga
•Study of Scriptures
CM works on
all 5 levels
Calming the Mind: Balance of Prana:
•MSRT, •Breathing exercises
•Counseling •Pranayama
•Meditation •Kriya
•Yoga Nidra •PET
•Devotional activities
* Based on Research By SVYASA, Bangalore

12. Summary so far……
 Modern science/Medical science approach to human
body is largely limited to the physical body
 Yoga looks at body in 5 sheaths – different levels of
consciousness – physical being just one of them
 Impact of Stress is multi dimensional
 Most ailments originate in mental sheath and
percolate in body through vital sheath (prana)
 Yoga therapy has a multi dimentional approach to
human body and related ailments
 Ways to cure most illness including stress lies not just
in physical body but working on subtle layers of self.

13. Logic Behind Cyclic Meditation
STIMULATE
Based on Commentary from the
RELAX
Ancient Text „Mandukya Upanishad‟
(3000+ yrs back!)
STRESS LEVELS
Cycles of Alternate Stimulations and Relaxations
reducing stress level STIMULATION
(Builds attention)
RELAXATION
(Releases Tension)

14. Cyclic Meditation vs. Deep Sleep vs.
Transcendental Meditation
0
Deep Sleep
(6 hrs)
9% Reduction
% METABOLIC RATE
-10
Transcendental
Meditation (20 mins.)
17% Reduction
-20
CM (30 mins.)
25% Reduction
-30
-40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TIME IN HOURS
Presented in IEEE conference held in Dallas in 1986

15. 30 mins. of C.M. ~
MORE THAN
6 HOURS OF
GOOD
SLEEP…!!
Deep rest induced in 30 mins. of Asanas and relaxation techniques
Note: CM cannot replace sleep!!

16. Cyclic Meditation Practices
Benefits at all levels
IRT (1 min)
Ustrasana
(Camel Posture)
Centering
DRT (14 mins.)
(Deep relaxation Technique) Ardha Kati
Chakrasana
Shashankasana (Lateral Arc)
(Moon Posture)
Vajrasana QRT
(Sitting on knees) (3 mins)

17. Practice Points
 Eyes closed throughout the practice
 Focus only on listening to instructions and following
them
 Perfection on posture is NOT the focus – maintaining
inner awareness and not letting mind wander is imp.
 Slow, continuous, steady movements
 Awareness on blood circulation, nerve impulses,
heartbeats etc (internal)
 Experiencing the sound vibrations – Humming bee
(Bhramri), AAAkara, UUUkara, MMMkara, A-U-M
 Preferably practice in evening after getting back from
work – before dinner.

18. Expansion of Awareness
 Pointed awareness
to
 Linear Awareness
to
 Surface Awareness
to
 3D Awareness
……..leading to reduction in speed of thoughts,
calming the mind

19. Cyclic Meditation &
Bliss Body:
Multi dimensional Effect
DRT: out of body awareness Physical Body:
Achieved over regular practice •Asanas (Yogic Postures)
CM works on
Wisdom /Knowledge all 5 levels
body:
•Lecture on theory
Mental Body:
•DRT: Deep relaxation for calming
Vital Body:
•QRT : deep breathing &
mind
breathing with emotions
•Focus only on instructions, hence
calming the emotional
disturbances