Weekly Classes

Srinivasa Timetable Term 4.

27 Sept - 23rd November 2010

To book ~ All courses are 8 weeks long and are held at Srinivasa Yoga House, 154 Old Farm Rd, Hillcrest, Hamilton. t. 07 8560009 or e. srinivasa@satyananda.net

Cost ~ Yoga Classes are $15 for casual attendance, $12 with a concession card, students and beneficiaries at Srinivasa Yoga House.

Srinivasa Yoga House also offers an 8 week concession card pre paid for $96.

Other information ~ Wear warm comfortable clothing. It is advised to not eat 2 hours prior to class. Please be on time for all classes. Please do not wear perfumes or strong smelling aftershave/deoderants to class. At the start of the course you will be asked to fill out a personal details form that is confidential, simply stating any health issues that may be of concern to the teacher.

Class descriptions:

* Intro I ~ This is for beginners and works systematically from the foundations up. Learn abdominal breath, yogic breath, joint release series, and postures to release physical tension and blockages. Breathing techniques to increse breath capacity and control. Yoga Nidra relaxation at the end of each class to release stress and tension.

* Intro II ~ This class is for those who have done Intro I and wish to progress towards stronger postures and advanced breathing techniques (pranayama). The course involves learning the sequence of 12 postures called Surya Namaskara (Salute to the Sun).

* Progressive ~ (not running in Term 4) It is advised to complete at least 2 terms of Introductory Yoga classes before moving on to the Progressive course. In this class you practice Surya Namaskara, balancing & harmonising pranayamas and meditation. We recommend Progressive students to purchase Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati available from the bookshop.

* Intro to Meditation ~ This course is $80 for 8 weeks or $10 per class ... (not running in term 4)

The focus is on developing comfort and steadiness in a seated position, and the class includes gentle yoga postures to release physical tension, breathing techniques to calm, balance and focus the mind, Kaya Stairyam (body stillness) and Satyananda Yoga Nidra TM- Deep Relaxation.

90% attendence is required and it is recommended if you are new to yoga and meditation to attend one term of Intro to Yoga before the Meditation course.

* Meditation II ~ Requires having attended Meditation I course or Intro II Yoga. Full Kaya Stairyam and Meditation technique will be taught as well as Yoga Nidra. 5.45pm optional chanting of Hanuman Chalisa - all welcome

*General Yoga ~ is suitable for anyone to join. It is advised however that if you are new to Yoga, to begin with Intro to Yoga. The Wednesday class is with a stonger focus and Salute to the Sun is often done, the class followed by Chai 'n' Chat for those of you who have time to stay. The Monday class is Restorative yoga with practices suitable for those with limited movement or recovering from illness or surgury.

* Ante Natal and Yoga for Mums and Babies ~ focus on breathing, relaxation, preperation for delivery and time out for busy mums. The class is taught by mother of two~ Victoria West.

Private classes, Personal sadhanas and Corporate Yoga classes are available on request.

How does Satyananda Yoga work?

Through an approach that incorporates an awareness of all aspects of being. Satyananda yoga promotes the alignment of the delicate balance between body, mind, emotions and spirit. Through awakening the individual's awareness and inherent self-healing powers, physical disease and mental stress can be managed and relieved. By steadying the emotions and calming the mind, a sense of perspective can be gained, bringing a feeling of peace, freedom and inner strength.

A Satyananda Yoga class is typically one and a half hours long and consists of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), relaxation, and meditation or yoga nidra.

Satyananda Yoga Nidra TM

Asanas (yogic postures) taught in class include the classic yoga postures, but begin very gently. Asanas are explored in a non-competitive atmosphere with an emphasis on awareness. As students become more experienced, more complex and challenging practices are gradually introduced. Asanas invigorate the body, improve health and remove energy blockages and tension.

Pranayama (breathing practice) is the second major component of a class. The aim of pranayama is to awaken, balance and expand the prana or life energy in the system. Pranayama is also useful for inducing relaxation and balancing mental and emotional disturbances. Pranayama begins with natural breath awareness and progresses through deep, relaxed breathing to tranquillising and vitalising practices.

Satyananda Yoga Nidra TM, (deep relaxation) is a simple guided meditation practiced lying down, is often the favourite practiceof Yoga students. It involves a systematic relaxation of all layers of being from the physical through to the psychic and provides a blissful experience in which the body and mind sleep, but the awareness remains awake.

Meditation. A practice for expanding awareness and developing calmness, serenity and focus, ultimatley meditation brings a deeper understanding of our inner nature. Meditation also has much to offer as a tool for enhancing concentration, will power and resistance to stress. It allows us to ride the waves of life without being disturbed by them. In Satyananda Yoga, meditation techniques are taught sysytematically, making meditation a tool that is easily accessible to all.

Srinivasa Yoga House, 154 Old Farm Road, Hamilton
Phone 07 8560 009   Mobile 021 054 8756
srinivasa@xtra.co.nz


Afflilate SYAA 011613

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