Yoga Practice and Philosophy - Transformation - Critical Steps
Dates for 2018
to be announced shortly
to be announced shortly
Yoga Practice and Philosophy
Suitable only for students and teachers who have been practising yoga for some time and want to deepen their practise and knowledge.
The Workshop begins with a 2hr chakra asana class where postures will be held for several minutes, working systematically on each chakra. This allows for the opening and balanacing of each chakra.
Part 2 - How can Yoga help change my life (personal transformation) and not just help me relax. What are the next steps
During a 1hr 30min study session, Peter will introduce the following topics:
1. How the asana practice works and what changes are being made in the mind and the body.
2. Introduction to Meditation/Pranayama
3. What are the signs of success in our practise
4. What are the dangers to look out for in our practice
5. Mindfulness Practices to take yoga off the mat and into our everyday lives
6. Awareness/Non-duality - Podcasts, Seminars, Discussions on Advaita Vedanta
References will be made to yogic scriptures that may include the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita and other yoga philisophy texts.
DURING THIS WORKSHOP THE ABOVE TOPICS WILL ONLY BE INTRODUCED. A DETAILED PART TIME SELF DEVELOPMENT COURSE WILL FOLLOW, ACCREDITED BY THE YOGA ALLIANCE USA.
Suitable only for students and teachers who have been practising yoga for some time and want to deepen their practise and knowledge.
The Workshop begins with a 2hr chakra asana class where postures will be held for several minutes, working systematically on each chakra. This allows for the opening and balanacing of each chakra.
Part 2 - How can Yoga help change my life (personal transformation) and not just help me relax. What are the next steps
During a 1hr 30min study session, Peter will introduce the following topics:
1. How the asana practice works and what changes are being made in the mind and the body.
2. Introduction to Meditation/Pranayama
3. What are the signs of success in our practise
4. What are the dangers to look out for in our practice
5. Mindfulness Practices to take yoga off the mat and into our everyday lives
6. Awareness/Non-duality - Podcasts, Seminars, Discussions on Advaita Vedanta
References will be made to yogic scriptures that may include the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita and other yoga philisophy texts.
DURING THIS WORKSHOP THE ABOVE TOPICS WILL ONLY BE INTRODUCED. A DETAILED PART TIME SELF DEVELOPMENT COURSE WILL FOLLOW, ACCREDITED BY THE YOGA ALLIANCE USA.
Workshop Format
- 10 minutes Introduction
- 120 minutes Chakra Yoga Class
- 25 minutes Tea & Biscuit Break
- 15 minutes Meditation
- 70 minutes “Yoga Philosophy / Q&A
- Duration 4 Hours
Patanjali Statue - Traditional form
Study Group
A Central Theme taught at the Centre is the interpretation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in the Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Study Group classes
Why the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Probably the most comprehensive text on Raja/Hatha yoga. It includes valuable information on the practice of Yoga
I have chosen below two of the many important aphorisms.
Yogas Citta Vritti Nirodhah - Yoga Sutras of Patangali ch.1 p.2
When the movements of the mind finally come to an end what remains is Yoga
Sthira Sukham Asanam - Yoga Sutras of Patangali ch.2p.46
The Posture should be Steady, Strong and Comfortable