What is Jyotir Yoga?

Finding our inner light

What is Jyotir Yoga?  Jyotir Yoga is not the name for a special form or style of yoga - it is purely a name we have given to express our own yoga practice.  We have chosen the name Jyotir Yoga, based on the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Jyotir' which can be defined as 'light'.  This light represents our inner consciousness and Yoga is a process by which we can not only improve our physical health, but more importantly, help us to  find our own inner light through our personal and spiritual development.

The Om symbol

Our logo also includes the Om symbol.  'Om' is the primal sound or vibration from which the entire universe constantly emanates. It is the sound of creative departure and return. It is thus the essence of all Mantra.  The sounding of 'Om' is the beginning of a transformative process which connects us with a state of awareness enabling us to experience our identity with the universe. 

The Sun and Moon

The symbol of the sun and the moon, incorporated within the Om symbol is also included within our logo and reflects our tradition of Hatha Yoga. The word 'Hatha' is based on the Sanskrit words 'Ha' which means 'sun' and 'Tha' which means 'moon' - the combination of both which represents the principals of balance and harmony.