New Yoga Philosophy Classes Start Sunday 26th Feb



Monthly Yoga Philosophy Classes

Starting Sunday 26th February from 4-5.30pm

An exploration of the Bhagavad-Gita, The Yoga Sutras and Sri Isopanishad

Topics for study include:

• The Living Gita:How the Bhagavad Gita can guide the 21st Century Yogi
• Transcendental knowledge
• The nature of the soul 
• Karma & Reincarnation
• Ahamkara - the false ego as the enemy within
• Ahimsa - the gentle path
• The Five Key Subjects of the Bhagavad Gita
• The Yoga of Devotion
• Yoga and the mind - understanding the influence of tri guna (the three qualities of material nature)
• Seeing all living beings as spirit
• Patanjali's guidance on behaviours and practices for spiritual development

Class facilitated by Ananga 

Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Course - March 2012

Saturday 10th and 17th March 2012

(9.00 am to 12.00 noon)

Who is the course for? Those who are new to traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga or those would like a refresher to the practice. What will the course cover? The course will run over two Saturday mornings and will cover the fundamentals of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga  - the key principles behind the practice. including:- The lineage of the practice – where it comes from Bandhas and energy awareness Breath awareness and Ujjayi breath Dhristi – our soft gaze points Relating to our foundation The first sequence of postures Strength and space within the practice The importance of the Ashtanga count Once you have been introduced to the fundamentals, you’ll be able to attend Sunday mornings regularly and as you progress, your teacher can add new postures in the sequence to your own practice. As you learn the sequence rather than thinking ‘what is coming next’, Ashtanga yoga becomes like a moving meditation – body, breath and awareness in your now. Fee The course fee is £50. (This price includes both Saturday mornings). Both mornings will need to be attended in succession. Numbers on the course and booking There will be 10 spaces on the course. To reserve/book your space contact Deena Mann on 07985 481 716 deenalmann@aol.com  Course fees to be paid in advance of attending to ensure your space.

Special event: 11-11-11 Evening of Bhakti Yoga Kirtan

Something ancient and mystical is spreading through the yoga studios of America and the UK in a new and exciting way. Bhakti yoga, the timeless art of raising the consciousness with uplifting mantras, represents the spiritual branch of the yoga tradition, where practitioners develop a contemplative practice to open the heart.

At the core of the Bhakti Yoga tradition is the art of kirtan - call and response chanting - of Sanskrit mantras accompanied by hand cymbals, clay drum and harmonium.

Join us on Friday the 11th November at 7.30pm for an evening of traditional kirtan.

Kirtan is timeless, joyful and easy, add your voice to our 11-11-11 evening of chanting for peace.

Contribution £5

Facilitated by Ananga who has been practising bhakti yoga and kirtan for 25 years.

New weekly Ashtanga Vinyasa class - Q & A

Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic form of yoga linking body movements with the breath and although dynamic you can work totally at your own pace. It's a traditional Ashtanga self practice class. Each student is guided on a one-to-one basis within a class setting. You'll be amongst other students and will all progress at different levels.The benefits of this method is that you get one to one attention from your teacher, be adjusted according to your individual needs and have a practice you can use at home. Being in a class setting with other students allows for a lovely group energy which helps to lift your own practice. Wednesday 20:00 to 21:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa with Deena. Contribution £8

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Weekly Meditation Classes with Tracey

Starting on the 7th November are two weekly meditation classes drawing on the eight Limbs of Patanjalie's Yoga Sutras.   These classes are completely suitable for beginners and regular practitioners of meditation. 

We will offer specific tools to:

• Sharpen concentration
• Replenish energy and willpower
• Free your mind from anxiety, anger or resentment
• Access your deepest resources of strength, patience and love 

The one hour class will include:

Pranayama (breath control) = Beneficial to health, steadies the body and is highly conducive to the concentration of the mind.

Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses) = Bridge between the external and internal.  Guided relaxation/visulisation.

Dharana (focusing the mind on a single point) = we will be concentrating the mind on a chosen mantra, physical object such as a candle flame, the mid point of the eyebrows, image of a deity...

We will also be exploring other forms of meditation and the group will take on an organic approach and respond to the needs of participants.  

Monday - 12pm to 1pm

Tuesday - 6:45pm to 7:45pm

Please book online to save a space or feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Look forward to seeing you soon

Tracey