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YOGA
Yoga is a science that is approximately 2500 years old. The bases of
this science are the “ Pantajali Yoga Sutra’s”
Yoga can be studied
at 2 levels:
- Preliminary level:
yoga in modern society
- Advanced level:
yoga on a spiritual level
Yoga is the highway to happiness
and prosperity:
- While doing asanas (yoga postures)
be happy, enjoy the pose
- Happiness is part of practicing yoga
- Yoga is the tool for personality
development
Yoga is a journey of
evolution:
- Yoga practices can be used to
correct the disorders in the body, to purify the mind and to train the
intellect
- Yoga is a science of Personality
development that helps in physical condition, mental control, emotional
balance and intellectual developmet
There is more to yoga than just Asanas
(postures):
- Yoga Asana does not mean exercise
"Sthir Sukham
Asanam"
Asana is a steady and
comfortable posture
(Pantajali Yoga Sutra 2.47)
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Private
Classes
Private yoga lessons are an ideal way for anyone who wants to try yoga,
but who does not think a class is right for them. You may have a
physical limitation or injury that you wish to have special
attention. Or, you simply wish to have a one-on-one session with
the teacher.
Private Yoga lessons are a great way to get started for many people;
and the best way to achieve really advanced practice.
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Corporate Class
Why Yoga-at-Work?
Yoga-at-Work is
a
low-cost and innovative solution for companies wanting to reduce health
care expenses, relieve workplace stress and promote employee
well-being. The performance of a corporation depends on the performance
of its key assets — employees. Healthy employees are more
productive and more cost effective.
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Yoga
(Pure & Hatha)
A slow flowing class starts and ends with Omkar chanting. The practice
combining Yoga Posture in Supine, Prone, Seated and Standing Position.
Beginners or those who just want to have a gentle stretch.
[60 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant women /
people with a pre-existing medical condition such as heart disease
Benefits: Increase
flexibility, toning of
muscle, complete detoxification, gentle massage of internal Organs of
the Body, Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons.
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Yoga
(Restorative)
A gentle, blissful, healing practice. All postures are maintained for
longer period to work with connective tissues and internal system of
our body. Some of the practices are supported by props (blocks,
blankets, bolsters) and aromatherapy. Beginners & intermediate
practitioner.
[60 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant women
& people with serious disc problem & spinal injuries.
Benefits: Benefits
the same as Pure Yoga
above. Deeply relax and de-stress; further explore the practice of yoga.
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Yoga (Energy
Massage)
Balance your
mind,
body and soul with this nurturing
experience. Most of the postures are floor movement with massage
effect.
Strong healing postures & breathing to
stimulate recovery and re-energise your
body.
[60
minutes]
Precautions: It is essential
that student with serious illness before undertaking yoga therapy a
full medical examination report is required
Benefits: The
practice is intended to inspire
student to practice yoga and to raise themselves out of their condition
and live better. |
Meridian
Yoga
When our meridian energy
pathways are
blocked, we feel stagnant and out of sorts; when we release the
tensions that we store in our bodies, we experience a profound
alignment of body, mind and soul. As nature’s energy streams
through us, the heart begins to sing and we become connected to the
universal life force that bridges heaven and earth, sun and moon, and
all of nature.
Precations:
prenant woman & those who have serious knee/ankle injuries.
Benefits:
Meridian Yoga opens the pathways that allow prana to flow throughout
the body and helps bring harmony, lightness and joy to ones entire
being.
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Yoga
(Sun & Moon)
A challenging class through the Vinyasa flows of Surya and Chandra
Namaskar (Sun & Moon Salutations). Beginners & intermediate
practitioner.
[60 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant women /
people with serious disc problem & spinal injuries/ Anyone who has
not exercised for a long time.
Benefits: Benefits
same as Pure Yoga. By
practicing various strengthening stretches and holding postures, as
well as integrating soft, surrendering flowing movements, we prepare
the body to move with grace. We balance the strengthening energy of the
physical form and the wisdom of our higher nature. |
Yin
& Yang
½ Hour Yin Yoga practice targets the connective tissue of the
hips, pelvis, lower belly and spine. It applies long, passive holds (no
standing poses). ½ hour Yang Practice with all standing poses
with flofswing movements. Beginner/ intermediate practitioner.
[30 + 30 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant women /
people with a pre-existing medical condition such as heart
disease/people with serious disc problem & spinal injuries
Benefits: Yin
Practices raises one’s
vitality, increases flexibility and mental energy, and is calming for
the mind and spirit. Yang practice will be enhanced by balancing it
with this contemplative style.
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Yoga
(Power/Power Flow)
A vigorous, challenging class through the Vinytasa flows of posture,
full body fitness-based yoga practice. Intermediate practitioners.
[60 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant
women/those who are very overweight or obese/ people with serious disc
problem & spinal injuries.
Benefits: Benefits
same as Pure Yoga. It
emphasizes on strength, stamina, flexibility and proper posture.
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Yoga (Prenatal)
A gentle, blissful practice helps women through the evolutionary
process of pregnancy. It providing a healthy physical and emotional
outlet for one's experiences, and ultimately preparing one for birth on
a holistic level. For women 3rd to 8th month of pregnancy.
[60 minutes]
Precautions: Pregnant women
who has heart, lung & serious disease.
Benefits: Prenatal yoga helps increase
strength & flexibility, reduce lower back pain, reduce swelling
around the joints, improve emotional and digestion during pregnancy. It
also helps to facilitate the labor process.
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Yoga
(Kids)
The main
focus on Kids Yoga is on FUN. Often the children will pretend
to be the animal for which the pose is named. They are encouraged to
fully participate in and enjoy the 'game of yoga. For children aged 3
to 9 years old.
[60
minutes]
Precautions: Kids who are very
overweight or obese.
Benefits: Yoga helps
to build a child's self
awareness and self esteem, as well as improving concentration, while
increasing body strength and creativity. |
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