S p i r i t ua l i t y S t u d i e s 3 - 1 S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 2 7 GEJZA M. TIMČÁK 1 Theory Traditional descriptions of yoga nidrā as we know it presently are rare. In the Bhagavad Gītā (5: 24), we hear about antara rāmāsthatā, “relaxation”. Also inBhagavad Gītā 2: 69 it is written: “When it is night for all beings, the controlled man is awake; when all beings are awake, that is the night for the sage who sees.” This implies a state of mind, where the world as we usually see it “no longer exist”– we are not able to maintain awareness, when it happens. In case of yogis, however, awareness can be maintained. Experienced meditators can maintain low theta dominant states and use it also for designing solutions needed in everyday life. About the author Doc. Ing. Gejza M. Timčák, PhD. (1942) is a yoga tutor and author of a number of yoga related books like Joga 1–4 in Slovak (6 editions), Joga 1–2 in Hungarian (2 editions), Yoga 1 in German (1 edition), Personal Development Strategies in Yoga, translation of the Gheranda Samhita, Goraksha Shatakam, Aparoksha Anubhuti, Sarva Upanishad, Satkarma Sangrahah or Shat Chakra Nirupanam. On conferences and courses he had countless presentations on diverse yoga subjects. He co-authored books (e.g. teaching materials for Slovak Yoga Association’s yoga teacher courses), films (e.g. Disregarded Possibilities), and videos (e.g. Hitting the Bull’s Eye) on yoga. He is a co-developer of the Savita Yoga style, president of the Slovak Yoga Association, and chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Yoga. His activities relate also to the European Union of Yoga. He teaches yoga in various European and Asian countries. His email contact is timcak.gejza@atk.sk.
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