Yoga has many meanings and is difficult to define. Simply put, yoga is the study of consciousness. It is a diverse body of holistic pratices and a philosophy that dates back thousands of years and has its origins in the Vedas. Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a pathway for Self- Realization and is increasigly being supported by a body of evidence based research particularly Hatha Yoga practices. Philosophically, it can be defined as a State of Being, where One experiences wholeness of Self & Oneness with All. The scientific body of knowledge has many pratices & methods; paths that lead us to this State of Being and Self-Realization.
The Purpose of these workshop is to:
Give the new and aspiring yoga student a better understanding of the fundamentals of yoga
Provide the background knowledge, history and philosophy that enables students to have a deeper expereience and embody these practices fully.
Explain how yoga can benefit their daily life on and off the mat.
Reduce the awkwardness around arriving to your first yoga class as a complete novice and not knowing where to begin.
Teach students the improtance of safe practice.
Ideal for anyone seeking to learn more about yoga and for those considering becoming a yoga teacher or teacher’s needing a refresher.
The theory & pratices for this workshop is drawn from my own training and personal practice and experience as a student and teacher and from the most popular text on the modern system Yoga – The Yoga Sutras of Pathanjali ( The Ashtanga or 8-Limbed Path) as well as The Hatha Pradipika & The Bhagavad Gita.
What you will learn
This course will help you build confidence in your understanding and practice of yoga. It will help you know where to begin and what type of yoga to choose when attending a yoga class knowing that you have the important foundational knowledge. It iwll help you to feel safe and enable you to reach new levels of depth and awareness in your practice. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of yoga philosophy and knowleedge as well as the current scientific evidence on the introductory llevel pratices we will be doing and you may be able to experience the benefits of these pratices during these sessions.
There will be 4 x modules, each module will go for 2 -hours and will run over 4 x consecutive weeks - a total of 8-hours. You weill need to commit to the whole programme however if you miss a module you can repeat it int he next run of the series. This workshop will be offered repeatedly during the year.
We will cover the The 8-Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahara
6. Dharana
7. Dhyana
8. Samadhi
Week 1. Module 1 - Introduction to Asana
The Yogic Body; the Three Shariras; Sthula, Sukshma & Karana. Yogic Anataomy & Physiology Terminology used in Asana/yoga classes and we will workshop the common yoga poses.
Week 2 – Module 2 - Introduction to Pranayama
The subtle, pranic energy body & nervous system, koshas and basic pranayama techniques used to regulate our nervous system and about the Three Gunas.
Week 3 – Module 3 - Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to the different states of consciousness and Samadhi including the Samyama; Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi as well as mantra and chanting
Week 4 - Module 4 - Putting it all together, Pratyahara, Yama & Niyama
The journey within. Philosophy of the Self & the Practicalbenefits of yoga in everyday life & Yoga Nidra practice.
Yoga is a journey of self- exploration, discovery and transformation that results in an increased sense of Self-awareness and an expansion of consciousness .
Venue 1 : The Open Space. 11 Acacia Place, Abbotsford
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Venue 2 : Kundalini House, North Fitzroy
Bookings & Payment : www.kundalininhouse.com.au
Investment for the Course : All 4 x Sessions $160
(note: This workshop will be offered each term and if you are unable to attend a module you can join in the next series session for that module)
