“Arhatic” derives from the word Arhat, which means “a perfected one”, or “a highly evolved being.” Arhatic Yoga is not a religion. You are not asked to change your religious beliefs. Arhatic Yoga has been specifically designed to allow the practitioner to maintain their initial religious or philosophic practice. Practitioners may even improve or become more dedicated to their faith through this system of personal and spiritual development.

Arhatic Yoga is set of practices to guide a person on the path of Self Realization and subsequently on the path of God Realization. Arhatic Yoga is further distinguished by its multi-leveled approach and its focus on purification, character-building and service. All Arhatic Yoga practitioners begin at the “Preparatory Level,” where they learn the basics of spiritual development, as well as the fundamental meditations and breathing exercises, or pranayama.

It is important to do physical exercises before and after meditation. It helps to cleanse and strengthen the physical body and release excess energy. It is a must to cleanse energy centers (charkas) and energy channels so that higher energy, generated by the meditation, can easily flow through the physical and energy bodies with minimal obstruction.