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Why Yoga?
Yoga is the oldest system of personal development
encompassing body, mind, and spirit. The origin
of yoga goes back more than 5000 years. In the
modern times, the value of Yoga is being increasingly
recognised for general health, and its preventive
and curative effects.
Through
the practice of yoga we integrate all aspects
of our being - physical, mental, emotional
and spiritual - and discover our connection
to ourselves, to others, to the universe.
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What is Yoga?
The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj"
meaning to yoke, attach, join, bind. Yoga
is therefore the union and integration of every
aspect of a human being, from the innermost to
the external. It is a rich, time-honoured teaching
on how we can achieve physical health, psychological
well-being and spiritual peace. It is a path of
self-discovery that leads to balance and harmony.
There are numerous systems of yoga, each providing
different ways to unify the various aspects of
ourselves. Hatha yoga is the system most familiar
to the Westerner. This branch of yoga uses physical
poses, breathing techniques and relaxation methods
to explore the inner structures of the body, mind
and spirit.
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Yoga affects every aspect of our being:
* it enhances every facet of physical fitness;
* the mind/body energy exchange supports a mental
clarity and concentration;
* the strength improves posture/alignment to support
our daily activities;
* the flexibility helps to prevent injuries and
keeps us supple and youthful;
* the breathing practices are the foundation and
the link between the mind and the body, providing
a valuable tool for releasing tension and reducing
stress.
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Within the hatha yoga system there are
widely differing techniques and styles of practice.
It is important to take the time to find the method
and the teacher that is right for you.
Yoga
is non- competitive and can be practice by anyone,
at any age, with any physical condition, depending
on individual needs.
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Yoga
is a technique of personal development, and to
find out what it is, the simplest way is to take
some classes.
Contact
Ananda Sanga
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Schedule of Yoga
Classes and Fees
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| Yoga
Classes |
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PM
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| Monday
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08h30 - 09h45
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18h00 - 19h15
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| Tuesday |
08h30 - 09h45
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17h00 - 18h15
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| Wednesday |
08h30 - 09h45
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Indiv. Classes
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| Thursday |
08h30 - 09h45
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18h00 - 19h15
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| Friday |
08h30 - 09h45
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Fees
(2012)
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1 x week
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R230 - Monthly
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2 x week
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R410 - Monthly
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Once-off Yoga Class
- Phone to book
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R75
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Individual Yoga
Therapy
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R250 per hour
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Email
to enrol for Yoga Classes
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Different Yoga
Types
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| Bhakti Yoga |
The Yoga of Devotion and
Love for God. |
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| Hatha Yoga |
Asanas (physical postures
with awareness), Pranayama (breath control) and Yoga Nidra
(deep relaxation). |
| Jnana Yoga |
The Yoga of Higher Knowledge
and Wisdom. |
| Karma Yoga |
The Yoga of Spiritualising
Daily Life - doing selfless service. |
| Kriya Yoga |
This was introduced
to the West by Paramahansa Yogananda. Kriya means 'to
do' or 'action' - it encompasses Raja Yoga and is a specific
meditation technique and understanding for self-awareness.
We offer Kriya Yoga at Ananda Sanga. |
| Raja Yoga |
Also called
Royal Yoga because it includes all the above types of
yoga. The Yoga of Meditation and Mental and Spiritual
development. |
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Different Hatha
Yoga Styles
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| Hatha Yoga |
Hatha is
a very general term that encompass many of the physical
types of yoga. Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of
Yoga and from which a lot of the Styles of Yoga originated
including Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Kundalini
Yoga.
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| Asthanga Yoga |
Ashtanga Yoga
is for those who are interested in serious workout. It
includes challenging sequence of poses with Ujjayi Breathing
and vinyasas. |
| Bikram Yoga |
The Bikram's Yoga class
for beginners involves 26 Postures and two Breathing exercises
in a very hot room. This is to systematically move fresh,
oxygenated blood to the whole body, to each organ and
fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order. |
| Integral Vinyasa |
Combination
of Vinyasa Yoga and Integral Yoga. It can be called Classical
Yoga - because it does not only focus on postures (asanas)
like some yoga styles, but also include breathing, relaxation
and contemplation. .This is the yoga style taught at
Ananda Sanga. |
| Iyengar Yoga |
Iyengar Yoga
focuses on correct body alignment to prevent yoga practitioners
from suffering injuries or pain. Moreover, it makes use
of props to aid the yoga practitioner in performing asanas.
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| Power Yoga |
Power Yoga is the Western
version of the Indian Ashtanga Yoga. It is a vigorous,
physically challenging, and mentally-demanding exercise
that can help you connect to your inner power. |
| Vinyasa Yoga |
This variation makes a
Yoga practitioner feel peaceful and relaxed. Hence, Viniyoga
has gained a reputation for being a therapeutic style
of Yoga. |
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