Group Yoga Classes
Like other yoga schools, we teach classical yoga postures. However, we emphasise proper breathing combined with movement, as the breath is a powerful tool for restoring structural, functional and psychological balance.
Classes for each program guide you to regulate and lengthen the breath and use breathing to enhance the natural movements of the spine and back. With the support of the breath, you will practice sequences which progress with balance, incorporate vinyasa or linked asana and change each season or term. Depending on the purpose of the practice, you may also experience seated pranayama or breathing techniques and simple meditation.
Seasonal Yoga commences throughout the year in Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. Classes are non–competitive and individual guidance and adaptations are given when needed so the practice is usually suitable for new to experienced participants. Class numbers are limited to ensure optimum supervision and learning.
Winter Timetable
Both classes run for 9 weeks.
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Personal or one–to–one classes are ideal if you want to learn practical ways to create positive changes in your life. You will acquire the skills to develop a personal yoga and meditation practice suitable for you.
Your practice can be designed for any of a variety of purposes including:
- general health and fitness;
- stress relief;
- weight reduction;
- back and neck pain;
- women’s health including pregnancy and menopause; and
- as therapy in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.
Individual practices are not only designed to meet your specific needs but also take into account your existing commitments and lifestyle. An effective daily practice can be as short as 15 minutes or up to approximately one hour in duration. Guidance on ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle to further support your practice can also be included.
Personal classes are also suitable for yoga teachers and health practitioners who wish to develop a better understanding of:
- yoga and ayurveda as a therapy;
- chanting and Sanskrit.
Winter Timetable
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Svastha meditation classes are designed to prepare the individual for the extended periods of concentration required to connect with the deep sense of inner peace which comes from genuine meditation.
Each class begins with a brief series of movements specifically designed to prepare your body. Following this preparation, you are guided to use breath and sound in various ways as an aid to the process of meditation itself. Breath is the link between the body and mind. The breath can lead the body towards wellness and the mind towards calmness.
The use of sound is one of the most important core practices to bring tranquility to the mind. There is a wealth of material in the ancient texts on sound, chanting and their relation to the mind. In Svastha meditation classes participants use sound in the form of short syllables or phrases with a positive, uplifting meaning recited aloud as a group or silently and internally. This is based on fundamental psychological and phonetic principles.
The program is suitable for new and experienced participants; modified practices are given when needed. Participants are encouraged to take a comfortable position for meditation, either seated on the floor or on a chair.
Guidance for developing a short personal meditation practice is also given on request.
Winter Timetable
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Sutra-by-Sutra and Concept-Based Study. This online study program of the Yogasutras of Patanjali is based on the authoritative commentary of Vyasa, as well as the classical commentaries of Vacaspati Mishra, Vijnanabhikshu, Hariharananda Aranya, and the contemporary commentary of Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
Weekly Online Study Videos. Beginning July 8, 2011, a new video will be posted to the website every Friday. Each video will be of 20 to 25 minutes duration and can be viewed at your convenience. Chanting of the Yogasutras will be included with the weekly videos.
Forum with Question-and-Answer Format. The Mohans will answer selected and general questions on a monthly basis in the forum that accompanies the lectures.
Easy Access. The program is open to all, and no prior knowledge of Sanskrit is necessary.
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