According to Patanjali’s Sutras, there are five Yamas in total : Ahimsa (non-harming or non-violence in thought, word and deed) Satya (truthfulness) Asteya (non-stealing) Brahmacharya (celibacy or ‘right use of energy’) Aparigraha (non-greed or non-hoarding) Yama 1: Non-Harming (Ahimsa) In Sanskrit the prefix A means not, while himsa means “harming, injuring, killing, or doing violence.…
DetailsI wanted to share with you some of the yoga principles and values as bite size articles on weekly basis starting with the Eight Limbs of Yoga;. The Eight Limbs of Yoga are: Yama (five moral restraints) Niyams (five observances) Asana (Postures/Physical Practice) Pranayama (Mindful Breathing Practice) Pratyahara (Turning inward/ withdrawal of senses) Dharana (Concentration…
DetailsQuotation from Hatha Yoga Pradipika “When the Breath wanders, the mind is unsteady, but when the Breath is still, so is the mind still.” What is Pranayama? Pranayama is a Sanskrit word which literally translates into “extension of the prana or breath”. ‘Prana’ means life-force and it is the life-force or vital energy that pervades…
DetailsPlease note that Thursday class on 17 October and Monday classes on 21 October has been cancelled for one week only. Classes resume as normal from Thursday 24th October. I look forward to seeing you then.
DetailsA new chair yoga class starting from Monday 2nd September at St Peters Church, Walton Road, Molesey every Monday at 12:30-13:30pm. This gentle class is suitable for beginners, working on joints mobilisation, balance, stretch, strength and building stamina, as well as relaxation. The classes are run as a course of 6 classes or you have…
DetailsA new chair yoga class on Monday at 12:30-13:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Walton Road in Molesey. The class is gentle and suitable for beginners. Join me for an hour of seated yoga, joints mobilisation, balance, stretching, building strength and increasing stamina, using breathing techniques to relax the body and mind. Please contact me…
DetailsThis new course consists of 7 classes starting from 2 Sep and ending 14 October. Monday class is a mixed ability and suitable for beginners, you don’t have to have a previous experience, The aim of the balanced routine between the asana and the chakras throughout the course is to help us feel grounded, increase…
DetailsClasses are back to normal as of 1 August. This week theme is Satya “truthfulness”. Quotation of the week: “Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness”. Khalil Gibran
DetailsDue to family circumstances I had to cancel classes between 19 July & 31 July. The following classes have been cancelled: Monday class 22 & 29 July Thursday 25 July Friday 19 & 26 July Classes will resume from Thursday 1st August. Apologies for any inconvenience this may caused and thank you for your support.…
DetailsThe monthly meditation classes has been cancelled for the foreseen future, and classes will resume as soon as a suitable venue is available. Apologies for those who were looking forward to this month class and thank you for your support. Please keep an eye for regular update on face book and website.
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