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.
Yoga for Beginners
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.
Intermediate
Circle
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.
General Yoga
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.
Yoga For Real Women
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.
Yoga Nidra Intro 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 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.
Yoga
& Meditation Course
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.
Chakra & Meditation Circle
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.
Pre-Natal Weekly Yoga Classes
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.
Pre-Natal Yoga Workshop
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.
Yoga
for the Immune System
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
Shankaprakshalana
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.
Yogic
Life Coaching
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
Session
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.
Enquire here ...
Individual
Yoga Session
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
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
Enquire here ...
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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