WELCOME TO CHAITANYA SCHOOL OF YOGA
We are a school of integral yoga adopting elements of various styles including Hatha, Kriya, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Tantra, Kundalini, Raja and Tibetan Yoga. Practices include body postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayamas ) body gestures (mudras and bandhas), meditation, concentration ( dharana, trataka ) and relaxation techniques, Yoga Nidra included. Our vision is that of Advaita Vedanta philosophy - The unity of the whole, and our teaching methods are based on traditional spiritual principles, explained in modern terms. We think that all that exists in the Universe is an emanation of the Supreme Consciousness - Chaitanya, which is revealed in all of us as Atman, the Supreme Self -our heart within heart - which is the source of our power, intuition and happiness. Read more "About us"
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (YTT) 200 HOURS
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DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT YOGA CLASS TYPES
HATHA: Gentle, traditional, with longer posture holding -all levels
ASHTANGA: A stronger more flowing class with lots of strong traditional postures.
KRIYA: Gentle asanas, strong bandhas and kriyas- cleansing techniques for rejuvenation
KUNDALINI: A power class, semi flow, will leave you feeling energised and focused.
TIBETAN: The Five Tibetan Rites.Semi flow,rejuvenating, activates all chakras
VINYASA: Strong flow, complete workout.... see full Yoga schedule click here
ASHTANGA: A stronger more flowing class with lots of strong traditional postures.
KRIYA: Gentle asanas, strong bandhas and kriyas- cleansing techniques for rejuvenation
KUNDALINI: A power class, semi flow, will leave you feeling energised and focused.
TIBETAN: The Five Tibetan Rites.Semi flow,rejuvenating, activates all chakras
VINYASA: Strong flow, complete workout.... see full Yoga schedule click here
YOGA ONE ON ONE, FOR PRIVATE AND BUSY PEOPLE
If you are busy or if simply like privacy, we offer Private Yoga classes in the comfort of your own home. If however, you want to be at our studio privately we offer one on one yoga and meditation sessions, tailored special for your needs, be it of health fitness or spiritual nature. To discuss any of these options please go to contact page
If you are busy or if simply like privacy, we offer Private Yoga classes in the comfort of your own home. If however, you want to be at our studio privately we offer one on one yoga and meditation sessions, tailored special for your needs, be it of health fitness or spiritual nature. To discuss any of these options please go to contact page
CORPORATE YOGA - YOGA AT YOUR OFFICE
With more than 20 years experience in yoga science, we can teach and train your executives, directors, creative and decision making members of your office how to cope with stressful situations while remaining creative, focused, with a clearer logic, emotional balanced and healthy. A healthy and creative, logical person will bring about greater benefits and productivity to your company. To read more click here
With more than 20 years experience in yoga science, we can teach and train your executives, directors, creative and decision making members of your office how to cope with stressful situations while remaining creative, focused, with a clearer logic, emotional balanced and healthy. A healthy and creative, logical person will bring about greater benefits and productivity to your company. To read more click here
DNA, TELOMERS DECIDES THE LIFE SPAN OF PEOPLE - WHY YOGA CAN INCREASE OUR LIVES SPAN
2009 Nobel Prize for Medicine-Physiology won by Dean Ornish, Elisabeth Blackburn
Despite the wishful thinking, a recent discovery suggests that yoga can indeed slow the biological clock. The finding centers on a long-standing riddle—why cells age, die, or in some cases defy the natural order of things to remain young. The answer involves the microscopic whorls of DNA that lie at the tips of the chromosomes, the central repositories of genetic information in the cells. Scientists have found that these DNA tips, known as telomeres, get shorter each time a cell divides and thus serve as a kind of internal clock that determines the cell’s allotted time in life. They have also discovered the secrets of telomere growth and youthfulness. The finding was considered so important that it won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. To scientists, the story of the telomeres suggested a more accurate way of measuring biological age than simply marking the passage of the years. As often happens in science, the discovery brought into sharp focus yet another question—why do the telomeres of some individuals hold up much better than others? In some cases, an eighty-year-old could have the long, youthful telomeres of a thirty-year-old continue reading
2009 Nobel Prize for Medicine-Physiology won by Dean Ornish, Elisabeth Blackburn
Despite the wishful thinking, a recent discovery suggests that yoga can indeed slow the biological clock. The finding centers on a long-standing riddle—why cells age, die, or in some cases defy the natural order of things to remain young. The answer involves the microscopic whorls of DNA that lie at the tips of the chromosomes, the central repositories of genetic information in the cells. Scientists have found that these DNA tips, known as telomeres, get shorter each time a cell divides and thus serve as a kind of internal clock that determines the cell’s allotted time in life. They have also discovered the secrets of telomere growth and youthfulness. The finding was considered so important that it won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. To scientists, the story of the telomeres suggested a more accurate way of measuring biological age than simply marking the passage of the years. As often happens in science, the discovery brought into sharp focus yet another question—why do the telomeres of some individuals hold up much better than others? In some cases, an eighty-year-old could have the long, youthful telomeres of a thirty-year-old continue reading
HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA PRACTICE
Excellent toning of the muscles – Muscles that have become flaccid, weak or slothy are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess flab and flaccidity. But these enormous physical benefits are just a “side effect” of this powerful practice. What yoga does is harmonize the mind with the body and this results in real quantum benefits. It is now an open secret that the will of the mind has enabled people to achieve extraordinary physical feats,proving beyond doubt the mind and body connection.Improved memory, concentration, balance of mind, reduced stress - Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve this harmony and helps the mind work in sync with the body.read more
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