A Classical Sivananda yoga class is 90 minutes and includes pranayama (breathing exercises), sun salutations, the 12 basic postures (and variations), and final relaxation. LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS:
Stress management; Yoga for the back; Positive thinking; Meditation in daily life; The art of relaxation; Vegetarian Diet; Ayurveda; Vegetarian cooking courses
WHAT IS CLASSICAL YOGA
Classical yoga is an ancient system of self-development which originated in ancient India many thousands of years ago. Classical yoga, together with the philosophy of Vedanta, has been at the heart of Indian culture as a path towards enlightenment and liberation. Nowadays, yoga serves a unique role in helping modern men to confront the stress and challenges of modern life. Through special yogic techniques and principles, classical yoga gives us the tools to bring health, happiness, and positivity into our everyday life. THE 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
Proper exercise (Asana)
The yoga postures (Asanas) are excellent physical exercises for maintaining a high level of physical fitness. The muscles are made strong and elastic, the spine and the joints become flexible, the nervous system and the internal organs are toned. The classical system of the asanas is the best method for stress management. Proper breathing (Pranayama)
Breathing exercises (Pranayama) help us to reconnect to the battery of the body (solar plexus) and to recharge our body and mind with life force energy (Prana or Chi). Relaxation is the natural way of the body to recharge. Any classical yoga class includes techniques of relaxation (Savasana, autosuggestion) which have very positive stress relieving effects and thus enhance our physical and mental health. Proper diet (vegetarian)
A vegetarian diet is ideal for the practice of yoga. It is nutritious and healthy for the body, as well as light, which helps the mind to concentrate better and facilitates the practice of meditation. Positive thinking and meditation
A positive mind with a strong power of concentration is the key to happiness and success in Yoga and in life. The science of Raja Yoga (meditation) offers various techniques which lead to a controlled, focused, and peaceful state of mind.
