Unlocking Body Awareness with Dr. Rajesh Savera
On June 1, 2025, the Sunya Red Belt Program continued its immersive journey into holistic wellness with Day 2, guided by Dr. Rajesh Savera. This transformative session emphasized body awareness as the gateway to mental clarity, spiritual grounding, and long-term health.
Posture and Presence: Foundations of Awareness
Dr. Savera opened with a core insight:
“Sitting posture comes with practice.”
In modern life, where speed and distraction dominate, we often lose touch with the body. Yet, posture is more than physical alignment—it reflects our state of awareness. The body, unlike the mind, remains rooted in the present moment. By reconnecting with posture through repeated practice, we lay the groundwork for managing thoughts, emotions, and stress.
The Body: Instrument to Manage the Mind
The body, according to Dr. Savera, is the most accessible tool to manage the wandering mind. When we tune into the body, we begin anchoring ourselves in the now. This connection is not only stabilizing but transformative.
The Five Elements and Inner Harmony
Dr. Savera introduced the five elements (Mahabhutas) that form the human body, discussing four in detail:
- 🌍 Earth – Structure: bones, muscles, tissues
- 💧 Water – Circulation: fluids and internal flow
- 🔥 Fire – Metabolism and digestive energy
- 🌬️ Air – Breath and movement
(Space—the fifth element—was implied but left for later sessions.)
Understanding these elements brings awareness of what sustains us, and how imbalance in them can lead to discomfort or disease.
Anatomy Awareness: The Path to Healing
A major theme of the session was that suffering arises from lost awareness. When we disconnect from our body’s natural intelligence—its bones, muscles, and internal rhythms—dis-ease manifests. Regaining this conscious connection is a path to vitality and longevity.
Three Pillars of Health: Ahar, Nidra, Brahmacharya
Dr. Savera reinforced the classical Ayurvedic triad of healthy living:
- 🥗 Ahar (Diet): Eat mindfully, with attention to quality and timing
- 💤 Nidra (Sleep): Deep, restorative rest is non-negotiable
- 🔋 Brahmacharya (Energy Management): Conserve and channel energy wisely
These pillars are timeless tools that offer balance amidst modern chaos.
Rest: Understanding Sleep vs. Meditation
Another key takeaway was the difference between two kinds of rest:
- Sleep – Involuntary and restorative for the body
- Meditative Relaxation – Voluntary and deeply rejuvenating for the mind
While both are essential, the second is often overlooked. Meditative stillness allows us to reset emotionally and mentally, offering clarity that sleep alone may not provide.
Pre-Sunya Exercises: Building the Base
The practical highlight of the session was Dr. Savera’s demonstration of Pre-Sunya exercises—gentle yet powerful movements to:
- Strengthen the lower back and knees
- Support kidney health
- Create space in the body for breath and movement
These exercises prepare the body for deeper yoga and meditative practice, ensuring stability and resilience from the ground up.
Conclusion: Awareness is the First Step to Healing
Day 2 of the Sunya Red Belt Program served as a vital reminder: healing begins with awareness. When we become present with our posture, breath, and bodily sensations, we begin to understand our internal universe.
Under Dr. Rajesh Savera’s guidance, participants not only learned techniques—they experienced a shift in perspective. The journey of inner mastery starts with the body—not as an obstacle, but as the most sacred tool we have.
Watch full session here :
https://www.facebook.com/drsavera/videos/2607223822951566
