22/08/2022
MENTAL IMPRESSIONS & OJAS
During the day we absorb many mental impressions via our senses. At the moment it feels like the media is full of scary scenarios all of which flow into our mind. We build up a load of toxic impressions that don’t always reflect reality.
Yoga practices like relaxation, nidra and meditation help to clear this toxic load. This is one of main practices of Yoga called Pratyahara or sense withdrawl.
Another way is to present the senses with the impressions of nature. Time spent in nature, preferably away from conversation, helps to clear artificial mental impressions. Being with the natural elements of earth and water are especially clearing.
Earth and water in Ayurveda are the basic elements of something much more subtle called Ojas. The Ojas that the subtle energies of earth and water build within us is considered in Ayurveda to be a substance or nutrient. When our Ojas is low the substance that nourishes our life energy becomes depleted. We feel tired or run down.
When we are in the natural realm of earth and water we absorb a nurturing quietness, peace and tranquillity that is the essence of Ojas and it builds up inside us.
Listen to, and watch the flow of the river in this little video. Absorb the peaceful energy it generates. The subtle impression it leaves within you will boost your Ojas and lift your energy. Better still, time meditating so you move into quiet stillness will replenish your Ojas on a deeper level.
