Meditation

In Sati yoga, meditative practices are introduced early on, along side the physical practices of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing) and kryas (cleansing practices).
Because Sati yoga emphasises mindfulness of breathing, the first technique taught is Anapana sati. However two other very important meditation techniques are also included in the Sati yoga approach. They are:

• Metta (loving kindness meditation), which greatly helps alleviates all aversive states of mind and fosters softness and acceptance.
• Body scan, an invaluable tool to develop mindfulness of the body, and as such a very useful complement to asana practice.