Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal is known for going to extreme lengths to explore new fitness approaches. The actor, who has tried stunts like pouring hot wax from a burning candle onto his face, balancing on one hand on a glass bottle, burying himself deep in ice, and more, recently shared something new on his social media page.
In the latest video, a naked Vidyut is seen climbing a tall tree in a deep forest, calling it 'an attempt to return to a state of natural ease and instinct, fostering a deeper connection to nature and inner awareness.'

Apparently, it is part of the yogic practice of 'Sahaja.' "Scientifically, it activates numerous neuroreceptors and proprioceptors, enhancing sensory feedback and improving balance and coordination. This leads to greater body awareness, heightened mental focus and a profound sense of grounding," he claims on his social media page. 

In Kerala, tourists often try a hand at learning to cook Kerala dishes, training in yoga, traditional dance forms, mountaineering, engaging in fishing, paragliding, bird watching, hiking, boating, kayaking, trekking, and more while visiting the state, which offers many avenues for the same. Photo: iStock/THEPALMER
A form of meditation, Sahaja Yoga apparently tries to awaken the inner energy within a person through self realisation. Photo: iStock/THEPALMER

What is Sahaja Yoga?
Sahaja Yoga, practitioners claim, aims to awaken a person's inner energy through self-realisation. Unlike many other meditation practices, it does not emphasise concentration. Instead, it encourages practitioners to reach a state of effortless awareness.

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is considered the founder of Sahaja Yoga. According to the official website, anyone, regardless of background, age, or lifestyle, can practice it for free and without any equipment. Its proponents also claim that the practice helps discover childlike innocence and intuitive wisdom. It also helps improve creativity, compassion and communication. The yoga, it's claimed, will help practitioners forgive easily.

In 2024, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari released a ₹100 coin to honour Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for her contributions to spirituality. Last year, Indian teenager Aaryan Shukla, who set six Guinness World Records in Maths in a day, said that Sahaja Yoga meditation helped him achieve the feat. 

Criticism
A handful of researchers and ex-members of the movement allege that the practice's dynamics are extremely cult-like. There are also allegations that it urges women to be docile and gentle, rather than strong.

If you are interested in trying a hand at the practice, you should research thoroughly to see whether your guru is credible, has the required certifications, and whether the discipline is appropriate for you.

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