ogendra Nishpanda Bhava
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“One who remains calm, balanced and unaffected amidst
external disturbing conditions, achieves a state of relaxation.”
Category: Mental yoga technique,
for Relaxation
Bhava (Trait/Attitude): Vairagya
{objectivity}Method:- Sit comfortably, reclining against a wall (or in any relaxed sitting position).
- Keep the head, shoulders and upper back touching the wall; and keep the lower
back and hips slightly away from the wall. - Stretch the legs in front of you and keep the legs 2-3 feet apart.
- Place your hands on upper thighs with palms facing upwards; close your eyes.
- Passively listen to any external fading/continuous/rhythmic sound such as:
(a) listen to the sound of a vehicle/train/plane or any other sound passing by,
until it fades away and then catch another sound and listen to it and so on;
(b) or listen to the chirping of birds, or any other sound of nature;
(c) or listen to the sound of a clock, or any low intensity rhythmic sound. - Do not analyze the sound; do not sleep; do not get distracted by thoughts.
- Sit motionless and undisturbed; and get completely absorbed in that sound.
- Continue for 5-15 minutes. (Do at anytime, anywhere, even while travelling)
Benefits: Nishpandabhava relieves physical-mental stress; helps cultivate
objectivity, passive listening and introspective training of the mind; aids in
relaxation with awareness, concentration and control of mind.(No-movement State)