Yin Yoga & Meditation: The 5 Powers, living an awakened life

Gratitude and thank you kindly,

The 5 Powers, living an awakened life

Intro sitting: 7min

Asana w/ meditation: 60 min

The five powers (Pali: pancabalani) are one of the seven sets of qualities that are conducive to awakening. Also known as the five strengths, the five powers are:

1. Faith
2. Energy
3. Mindfulness
4. Concentration
5. Wisdom

The five powers work in sequence: Faith in the dharma creates energy, which in turn makes it possible to be mindful. Mindfulness leads to deep concentration, which finally gives rise to wisdom.

They are called powerful because they master their opposites. 

Faith controls doubt; 

Energy controls laziness; 

Mindfulness controls heedlessness; 

Concentration controls distraction, 

Wisdom (or discernment) controls ignorance

My hope is that this class will support you along your own path and practice in understanding and compassion. 

light,

s