Himalayan Yoga Classes
The word yoga as union implies that there is no separation. There is oneness and awareness of our true nature, living according to our true nature, existing according to our true nature. That is the purpose of yoga.
The art of joyful living, or yoga on and off the mat
The sessions are framed by an integrated practice of Himalayan Yoga. During the practice we observe how our body and attention flow with our breath.
By connecting with our breath, the power of thoughts and feelings is weakened. Even the most difficult perceived problems lose their meaning. Our goal is to get closer to our true nature, which is stillness, peace and happiness.
The themes of the sessions are inspired by my own practice, one of my favourite Swami Rama books and by You.
Relaxation
The course focuses on the joy of practice, relaxation, pranayama and meditation.
We move from the physical body towards meditation, with love and acceptance of ourselves, which sometimes may not be easy. An integral part of our practice is a series of joint and glandular exercises, essential in the tradition, which move the whole body, warming it up.
Classical asanas, to prepare the body for relaxation and meditation sitting, are performed in harmony with full awareness of the states of the body - breath - and mind.
We will focus on diaphragmatic breathing, a key practice in the tradition, as well as learning basic relaxation techniques and the first steps of meditation.