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YOGA EVENTS: Early June 2009

April 29th 2009 17:54
MAY 29-JUN 7: Yoga Immersion – 10 Days That Will Change Your Life will happen at Salt Springs, Florida. It includes the learning of technical skills. QUOTE: “Gurudev Shri Amritji provides teachings that give ancient yogic wisdom a modern focus. In-depth asana practice, yoga theory and experiential learning provide an environment where you realize deep inner shifts.” further info can be found at http://www.amrityoga.org
MAY 31-JUN 6: BALI Radiance Yoga Spa Wellness Retreat with Jessie Chapman. Staying at the Honeymoon Guesthouse with a pool and healthy restaurant, the retreat is based on vinyasa flow yoga and restoration yoga. The retreat also offers 5-star spa pampering, a half day Balinese Cooking Class, scenic guided walks, evening yoga nidra, and cultural tours. Further details are at www.radianceretreats.com

JUN 1-8: Todd Tesen & Michael Stewart - ‘The Ramayana’: Classical Hatha and Anusara Yoga


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Advanced poses: Poorna Supta Vajrasana

April 27th 2009 17:52
Poorna Supta Vajrasana is also known as the Diamond pose. To perform this pose, begin in the Chakrasana posture, also known as the Kneeling Wheel. From this position, slowly bend further backward, keeping your middle raised. Your head should touch the floor. You may be able to hold your feet rather than ankles. To complete the pose, lower your forehead to the floor, rather than the top back of your head, so that your face is faced downward and situated between your two feet.

A variation of the pose is to retain your head rested on the top back, rather than rolling onto the forehead. You then move your arms. Pull your hands towards your knees and try to clasp hold of them. You can then improve the stretch of this pose by pulling gently on your knees



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Advanced poses: Chakrasana

April 24th 2009 21:17
Chakrasana is otherwise known as the Kneeling Wheel. To perform the pose, kneel on the floor. Your legs should be fairly close together, as you push your hips forward and arch your back. Tilt a little to one side, and grab your ankle on that side with your hand on the same side. Tilting your head back behind you, reach out for the other ankle with your other hand and even up your backward tilt. Beginners may prefer to start with their legs a little apart when kneeling, as this helps you to get into the pose easier.

To release the pose, bring your head up and body weight forward. Release your ankles on an inhale and straighten up into a regular kneeling position. You can release your ankles both at the same time, or one at a time, depending on your physical ability.
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Advanced poses: Supta Vajrasana

April 20th 2009 16:15
Supta Vajrasana can be used as a pose within itself, or as a preparation pose for the Kneeling Wheel and the Diamond. The lower back is mildly stretched, whilst the front of the leg from knee to thigh gains the most benefit.

To perform Supta Vajrasana, kneel on the floor. Using your elbows for assistance, lean backward and extend your upper body behind you on the floor. Once you have reached the floor, complete the pose by folding your arms above your head, ensuring your knees remain together, and head and shoulders are rested on the floor. Use your elbows or hands to come out from the pose in reverse


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Advanced poses: The Bow variations

April 17th 2009 23:32
There are four variations to the basic bow asana. The first is to bring forward one or other foot, so that your heel rests upon your forehead. You need to extend the other leg behind you to maintain a perfect balance. The second variation is similar, this time you bring both your feet to your forehead, resting your two ankles upon it. This is to be done on each exhalation, releasing back into the basic bow on inhalations.

The final two variations are for when you have perfected the former two advancements. The 'out' advance is to reach upward with both arms and legs, attempting to straighten both whilst holding the clasp. The final variation is to 'in' your body by gently pulling your feet down to rest upon your shoulders. Your head should tilt backward in this position,which is officially named Poorna Dhanurasana


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YOGA EVENTS: Late May 2009

April 15th 2009 19:23
MAY 21-24: Swiss Yoga Weekend Retreat at Valais Switzerland.QUOTE: “Enjoy the Valais mountains, intense yoga sessions, meditation, sauna, massages and mountain hikes.” more info at: Really Long Link
MAY 22-24: YogaLisa Weekend with Lisa Wells at Innishbeg, Blaney, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 7EP, Ireland. More info at:www.yogalisa.co.uk
MAY 22-24: Rest, Restore & Rejuvinate Yoga Retreat at Gerringong New South Wales Australia. Yoga and Spa with pool and restaurant. More info at: www.yogatogo.com.au


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Yoga Styles: Natya Yoga

April 8th 2009 19:35
A modern version of Natya Yoga practice was created by Rajendra Nayathi in 2008. Previously, Natya Yoga has been practiced by Narada, Bharata Muni, Patanjali,Thandu, and Sri Aurobindo. It is a Yoga form based on Indian dance moves. It is therefore sometimes referred to as Dance Yoga.

Practice of devotional Hindu songs and dance is expected to assist one to develop and master the emotions, physical actions, and mental activities, through the necessity for discipline and dedication. Asana and Pranayama practice is involved, in addition to performing 108 Karanas and meditation. Natya Yoga works on the integral transformation of the entire being. Both Napa Yopga and internal visualization are also components of Natya Yoga. While dancing, one is expected to harmonize ones actions and using the sixth sense can attain a deeper level of concentration


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Yoga Styles: Nâda-Yoga

April 6th 2009 17:44
Nada Yoga refers to the Yoga of sound. Using sound, a reestablishment of balance could be obtained when disharmony occurred within the body due to interference or interruption of Pranic flow, according to ancient Indians. Nada Yoga uses sound to harmonize and purify both the gross and subtle body energies, in order to bring them into correct placement with their natural motion.

There are two different types of sound, known as ahata and anahata. The former refers to sounds we hear through the use of our ears, whilst the latter refers to internal sounds issued from no observable source. Practice of Nada Yoga attempts to connect to these inner anahata sounds. Nada Yoga works on the assumption that the original nature of the universe is sonic and vibratory. It therefore aims to explore the natural universal origins within our own selves using anahata sounds


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Yoga Styles: Mantra-Yoga

April 3rd 2009 20:31
Mantras, which can also be called mantrams, are single words, syllables, or phrases that are chanted repetitiously with attention. Due to the repetition of the seed sound, a deeper state of high concentration can be realized bringing to light the divinity from within the mantra. The continuous chanting allows for transcendence of the thought and emotion areas of the mind, so allowing for access to other levels.

Mantras often used in Mantra Yoga include Om Mani Padme Hum and Asato Ma Sat Gamayo. The former is a Buddhist chant and the latter Hindu. Many other mantras may also be used, but the majority are from the Sanskrit language. Choosing a personal mantra may be confusing, so many people prefer to take the advice of a guru rather than go it alone. Specific mantras for certain purposes may also be offered in this way. If you are simply wishing to practice alone at home, simple starting mantras such as OM, the name of your God, or So Ham are suitable. The latter can be used in conjunction with breathing, the So corresponding to an inhale and Ham to an exhale


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YOGA EVENTS: Early May 2009

April 1st 2009 16:41
APRIL 29-5 May: Yoga Event organized by Breathe Yoga and Pilates at the Moroccan Atlas Mountains with Erika Tourell. Full details available at: Really Long Link
MAY 2: Hip Openers with Victoria Bosso at Union Yoga Centre, Edinburgh. 1-4pm. Suitable for all levels. Only 40 places so advance bookings are advisable. Further details/bookings at Really Long Link
MAY 2-9: Yoga with Awareness: Hatha and Kundalini Fiji Retreats. Taking place at Daku Resort on Fiji's northern island of Vanua Levu. More info at: www.yogainfiji.com QUOTE: “There will be two 2-hr sessions each morning. We start at 6am with an energizing practise incorporating pranayama (breath work) and pawanmuktasana (to loosen up the joints and strengthen the digestive system) moving into the physical asanas followed by meditation. After breakfast and a short break, we return for our daily2 hr workshop which will follow a pattern of working through the various chakras in depth. We will examine their significance and discuss the meaning of such subjects as hand mudras, prana, nadis (subtle channels through which pranic forces flow)and various subject matter which naturally evolves during the course of the workshops. This allows for your personal questions to be answered and explored in depth throughout the week


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