Fahad Ahmed Bandial has his practice and teaching rooted in Yogic Philosophy and the Sufi school of thought. He is a certified yoga teacher from The Yoga Institute in India and in learning with him, there is an emphasis on personal development using the tools and knowledge shared by various sufi masters and yogis or rishis alike. He aspires to bring spiritual concepts and practices to modern day life and enjoys sharing his knowledge about cultivating unwavering love, calm and humility, with others. The English language has coined the term equanimity which literally means “equal mind” or an “un disturbed state of mind”, amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Activity Description:
The aim of this exercise is to achieve a physical and mental state, which is defined in Sufism as “one pointedness” or “oneness”. Through this process, individuals will be able to journey within, to find a state of unwavering stability or stillness, which can also be called a non-impulsive and non-reactive state. Fahad describes “zero” as the stillness or calm that is present at the beginning of something new; he observes this state as an infinite possibility. The session will begin with knowledge points from sufi philosophy followed by a physical yogic practice. Techniques from The Yoga Institute will be a part of this practice to calm the body and mind.