- energy, clarity & harmony through yoga & meditation
The SATYANANDA YOGA® approach incorporates the whole person, not just the body. There is an emphasis on awareness and practitioners are encouraged to learn about all aspects of their personality through Yoga. Change is a process that takes place naturally as a consequence of regular practice with full awareness. SATYANANDA YOGA® excels through its flexibility to adjust the practices to all types of students.
a simple course suitable for all, including pregnant ladies and older people. Specific learning outcomes include:
- introducing the basic concepts of performing postures by teaching the Pawanmuktasana series,
- gaining a deeper awareness of own breathing patterns, and
- applying the basic concepts to achieve a deeper state of relaxation.
Yoga for progressive Beginners
a course for those students who have completed the beginners' stage and / or have practised other forms of yoga in the past. Specific learning outcomes include:
- apply basic principles of Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation,
- practise general postures,
- deepen awareness of own breathing patterns, and
- develop deeper states of relaxation.
a course for those students who have completed the beginners' stages.
- apply basic principles to deepen and broaden the experience Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation,
- practise intermediate postures,
- continue to deepen awareness of own breathing patterns, and apply to intermediate breathing practices,
- develop deeper states of relaxation.
ongoing classes that adjust each week to the level of participants, the degree of difficulty will be somewhere between beginners and progressive beginners. These classes consist of a balanced composition of asanas, pranayama, and relaxation /meditation practices to develop and balance the physical, energetic and mental/emotional bodies. Benefits include improved focus and performance, health and well-being, energy levels and happiness.
General Yoga, focus: back care
ongoing weekly class that adjust each week to the level of participants, the degree of difficulty lying somewhere between beginners and progressive beginners. This class will teach over the term how to look after the back through yoga and in daily life. Like all SATYANANDA YOGA® classes, these sessions consist of a balanced composition of asanas, pranayama, and relaxation /meditation practices to develop and balance the physical, energetic and mental/emotional bodies. Benefits include improved focus and performance, health and well-being, energy levels and happiness.
General Yoga, focus: eyes & vision
ongoing weekly class that adjust each week to the level of participants, the degree of difficulty lying somewhere between beginners and progressive beginners. This class will focus on providing practices and insights to help improve eye health and visual performance. Like all SATYANANDA YOGA® classes, these sessions consist of a balanced composition of asanas, pranayama, and relaxation /meditation practices to develop and balance the physical, energetic and mental/emotional bodies. Benefits include improved focus and performance, health and well-being, energy levels and happiness.
Cocoon Yoga, Gentle Yoga for Everyone
Cocoon yoga is a gentle yoga class for people 55+, which can be done sitting on a mat or chair or wheelchair. Postures are designed to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Each class culminates in breathing practices and deep relaxation (SATYANANDA YOGA NIDRA®). Wear loose, comfortable, warm clothing and bring a blanket / mat / cushion.
Download the Chair-sequence.
This SATYANANDA YOGA® class uses gentle and modified postures, breath and relaxation to generate strength and sensitivity in the ample body, to increase knowledge of the way her body works, to befriend her body and to gain a greater sense of self-confidence, acceptance and empowerment. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, cushion, and blanket.
Yoga and Meditation, Surya Namaskara Course
a course on the progressive beginners level introducing and building up to the dynamic set of postures called Surya Namaskara, Salute to the Sun. This series is an effective way of loosening up, stretching, massaging and toning most of the joints, muscles and internal organs of the body. Each class also contains pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation components. Three different beginners meditation techniques will be introduced and the prerequisites to meditation (Patanjali) will be discussed.
In the deep relaxation practice of SATYANANDA YOGA NIDRA® the body sleeps and at the same time the mind remains awake and aware. As deep rest is consciously induced, rejuvenation begins to penetrate every layer of the body-mind unit, thus dissolving tensions and releasing blocked energy. The course introduces the practice. A CD with two beginners practices is available for purchase. Click here to download a free, 4 stage, short taster practice.
Yoga Nidra & Meditation Course
In the deep relaxation practice of SATYANANDA YOGA NIDRA® the body sleeps and at the same time the mind remains awake and aware. As deep rest is consciously induced, rejuvenation begins to penetrate every layer of the body-mind unit, thus dissolving tensions and releasing blocked energy. The course teaches the practice in stages.
Meditation is a proven method of mind management modifying and diminishing the mental patterns which give rise to stress and discomfort. Three beginners' meditation techniques will be taught in depth. Suitable for all. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, cushion, and blanket. Click here to download a free, 4 stage, short taster practice.
Yoga & Meditation & Yoga Nidra
The posture part of this session is designed to help sit comfortably in a meditative posture. the class also includes a concentration practice (meditation) as well as deep relaxation SATYANANDA YOGA NIDRA® . It is suitable for beginners. Click here to download a free, 4 stage, short taster practice.
This class focuses on learning the dynamic sequence of Salute to the Sun to stretch and strengthen the body. This series is an effective way of loosening up, stretching, massaging and toning most of the joints, muscles and internal organs of the body. Breathing practices to relax and focus are explored. Three meditation techniques are taught in depth. Meditation is an effective method of mind management helping the practitioner to deal with their stresses and discomforts. Suitable for those who have practised yoga before or who are fit and healthy. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, cushion, and blanket.
This is a class for more advanced practitioners, entry requirements apply. Please enquire here to find out if this class is suitable for you. Each class contains theoretical as well as practical explorations of the chakras through postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques.
Weekly yoga classes for pregnant women are being offered in short 4 or 5 week blocks. Join any time after the first trimester. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, cushion, and blanket.
Bring your partner to the workshop so they can understand what you are practising and share this lovely experience. Learn to tone, stretch, relax and breathe for now and later in life. This workshop also helps the parents to make a closer connection with the baby (and vice versa!), which will increase when practices are continued at home, especially yoga nidra. It is recommended to wait until the second trimester before starting any new activities.
The tutor Radhe is a former director of both Satyananda Ashram (NZ) Ltd and Ashram Yoga in Parnell, Auckland. She ran a yoga centre at Maraetai Beach for 7 1/2 years, travelled to India twice in 2000-2001 before moving to Katikati. She subsequently relocated to the eastern Bay of Plenty and now works at Rangitahi College in Murupara. She teaches weekly yoga classes in Rotorua and Murupara and is available for workshops and private yoga instruction.
Suitable for beginners and more experienced practitioners as well as their partners. Bookings essential!
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, blanket and cushions.
Healthier Eyes and Better Vision
a 3 hour preliminary course introducing eye exercises, relaxation and common sense to help deal with the strain of prolonged computer use and to help improve faulty vision. Not suitable for people with major diseases of the eyes - please ask your ophthalmologist.
The tutor Samadhimurti has practised Yoga for more than 25 years; she trained with Janet Goodrich as Natural Vision Improvement Instructor in 1991 and with Satyananda Ashram NZ as Yoga Teacher in 1985-87.
Self Care at the office and at home
Learn techniques to soothe and enhance your mind, body and spirit
Health and Relaxation at the workplace
Practices for work and home
This course will help to improve your ability to stay focused, motivated, relaxed and attentive during and after working hours. Especially beneficial for those of us who perform a lot of office and computer work in a sedentary environment. Topics include (computer-) eye strain, tiredness, deep relaxation, breathing, and gentle yogic stretching. The techniques applied come from a variety of backgrounds, such as SATYANANDA YOGA®, Educational Kinesiology, Natural Vision Improvement, Reflexology, EFT, pranic healing and 'common sense'.
Many of the practices can be performed at the workplace during micro-, mini- and extended breaks; others are longer and will best be done at home to raise the quality of life in general.
This course can be held at your workplace as a teambuilding workshop. Enquire here for details.
Do you know how to take Responsibility for your Back?
An introductory exercise & yoga workshop taught by Justin Stewart, Sport & Rehabilitation Consultant & Samadhimurti, SATYANANDA YOGA® teacher.
Learn to stretch, tone, relax and breathe to take care of your back and help relieve back issues. The session will start with a theoretical overview on facet joints, spinal nerves and how the back works. It will explore the role of the intervertebral discs and core stabilisers.
After a warm-up there will be a practical exploration of practices to help with lower back issues and with upper back issues. A in-depth look at lifting will conclude the posture section of the afternoon.
A study of how the breath can be used to help relieve back problems will be followed by a deep relaxation SATYANANDA YOGA NIDRA®.
Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Bookings essential—spaces are limited!
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, blanket and cushions.
If you have an existing medical condition, please get your doctor’s approval before commencing this session.
Click here to see the flyer.
This is a 3 h workshop with practices chosen which especially support and stimulate the immune system. This session includes postures, breathing practices as well as an especially designed SATYANANDA Yoga Nidra.
Click here to see the flyer and enrolment form.
Kirtan Jam
Chanting in a small group setting
Kirtan is the chanting of Sanskrit mantras in the call-and-response format. This is a practice of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion, which softens and sensitises the heart making it full of compassion and love.
Mantra and Kirtan are tools for transformation. The modern mind habitually seeks for external stimuli, never listening inside, never tuning into higher vibrations or finding the inner wisdom. Kirtan gives us peace from the otherwise never-ending chatter of the mind as we allow ourselves to get deeper and deeper involved in the chanting and the music. With Kirtan the mind turns easily and effortlessly within bringing us closer to the experience of fulfilment and inner peace. Thus, the monkey mind becomes enraptured and consciousness becomes one-pointed.
When we chant together with others, our vibrations synchronise and the resulting experience is intensified. So, even on a "bad day" we cannot help feeling happier when listening to the positive, uplifting and harmonising sounds of Kirtan. Sounds like these form a link between the person's present state of consciousness and their inner potential; they activate the spirit within all of us. E-mail for more info.
Realizing the Bhava in Kirtan and Mantra
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Kirtan and chanting, which are a part of mantra yoga, are an important part of yoga education. In ancient times words and music were used to attain an altered state of mind. Music was an aid to develop the mind, spirit, emotions and sensitivity. In this modern age different forms of music have developed, like rock, heavy metal, jazz etc., but until recent times music was used not to please the mind but to tranquillize the agitations of the mind. Read more ...
Neti, nasal rinse
Many ancient techniques have been developed to eliminate waste products from our physical bodies (Shatkarmas). One of these is the practice of NETI (nasal cleansing). NETI cleanses the nose, nasal passages and sinus cavities. Practised daily, Neti assists to counteract the effects of cold, pollution, dust and pollen, and helps with snoring problems. It can also help with nasal congestion, infections, pressure, asthma, headaches, post-nasal drip or low immune system. It is ideally practised before meditation or Pranayama.
Course costs include 1 Neti pot, expert instructions + handout, as well as a Yoga Nidra session (this may change from venue to venue, please enquire).
Laghoo is the short version of Shankaprakshalana. It involves drinking some warm salty water first thing in the morning, and doing a series of simple asanas. The result is a thorough intestinal wash that helps to cleanse the gastro-intestinal tract, alleviating constipation, wind, acidity, indigestion and other ailments. It also stimulates and balances Agni, the digestive fire.
Are you feeling stuck or confused about what to do? Do you want to save time? Or money? Do you want peace of mind? Are you looking for support while undergoing transformation?
Life Coaching is a motivational approach for achieving personal and professional success. Yogic Life Coaching will help to harmonise all areas of your life and personality.
By focusing on the here-and-now rather than the past, coachees take control of their life and develop practical ways to transform it and to achieve their goals. Enquire here ...
Thinking Sessions are gentle, quiet, unrushed, respectful and stimulating. They provide the best conditions for your thoughts to be productive and unlimited. Usually the brain that contains the problem also contains the solution - often the best one. In a Thinking Session we remove limiting assumptions to set up the conditions to find this solution.
Individual sessions can be used to establish a program for daily practice at home. Many postures can be modified to suit individual needs. Enquire here ...
Pranic Healing is a non-touch energy healing technique that cleans and energises the chakras and pranic body (aura). It supports the natural healing capacity of the body. Long-term conditions may require several sessions over a period of time. We are hoping to set up weekly free healing clinics in Hamilton from May onwards. www.pranichealingnz.org or www.globalpranichealing.com
Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy available for the discerning woman in Hamilton
Ayurveda, a 5000 year old holistic medical science from India is doing wonders to women who wish to discover their inner beauty. This option is now available in Tamahere and Hamilton. Ayurveda works on the principle of harmony - within and with the environment around us. Lifestyle changes, diet, herbs, oils and massage are used to achieve harmony in Ayurveda. Once any imbalance is rectified inner beauty emerges which is more than the skin deep outcome from the more conventional systems of beauty therapy. Ayurveda works well with yoga and often uses meditation (pranayam) for enhancing the benefits of intervention.
Dr Rachna Kumar is a trained Ayurvedic physician from India. She has a range of options and packages available to suit individual needs and circumstances. She only uses quality Ayurvedic herbal cosmetics manufactured by reputable firms. She is based in Tamahere and can be reached on 07-856-3946, or 027 280 2472 or by email at r.kumar@clear.net.nz.
AyuSpa for Natural Health-N-Beauty can be found at www.ayuspa.co.nz
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Samadhimurti is accredited with the SATYANANDA YOGA® Academy Australia (no.14293).
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