DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT YOGA CLASS TYPES
HATHA: Gentle, traditional, with longer posture holding -all levels
ASHTANGA - A stronger more flowing class with lots of traditional strong postures. KRIYA : Gentle, involving 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 with repetitive movements, rejuvenating, activates all chakras. VINYASA: Strong flow, complete workout, highly cardio, inspiring yoga movements, intermediate level to advanced, but if you're fit try it out. HIP OPENING: Complete destressing, good for all levels, non flow, activates Muladhara the root chakra, a deeply energising and revitalizing class. POWER CORE: Strong class, semi flow, empowering music, will leave you feeling strong and confident... continue reading, and see our weekly Yoga classes schedule click here ANNUAL EVENT: CHAITANYA FESTIVAL OF YOGA click to read all about this Event. May 2015 schedule and format TBA PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES Yoga reduces depression and anxiety in pregnant women. Boosts maternal bonding. Yoga promotes both mother and baby well being (University of Michigan Health System. A healthy, happy and balanced mother will be the best carer, friend, teacher that a born child will ever have in the whole life. Read more about the yoga practice benefits, and see the schedules here CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE STUDIO OR NEED PRIVACY?
If you are a busy person 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
DISCOVERING THE JOURNEY By Andre Bakkes -TygerBurger "The Free Yoga on the Beach session in Table View on Saturday attracted people from all over Cape Town."
Two figures walk on the Table View beach while the morning sun gently strokes their backs. Way beyond the breakers, faded outlines of ships disappear and reappear in the white mist. The waves wash over their weary feet until they are at peace. Yoga master Laurence Milner (53) looks at the Tygerburger journalist and affirms that people are stressed out and in need of a little escapism. We stop and look back along the beach to where we came from. Hundreds of people are preparing themselves for the annual Free Yoga on the Beach, an initiative of Chaitanya School of Yoga. The journalist notices that his and Laurence’s winding footprints have been washed away by the persistent waves. “Yoga is not about perfection. It is not about putting your right foot around your left ear. It is about doing what you can, in your time... In your space,” says Laurence...“Yoga does not work from without, it works from within. It is not about touching your toes, it is about what you learn on your way down,” he continues serenely... read article http://chaitanyayoga.co.za/media-relations 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 |
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 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (YTT) 200 HOURS 20 FEBRUARY TILL 31 MAY 2015
Are you ready to take your yoga practice to a deeper, more meaningful level or teach others about the wonderful benefits of classical yoga? Our YTTC 200 hours delivers a comprehensive, theoretical and practical hands on training program that includes Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Anatomy, Ayurveda, adjusting, sequencing, mantra chanting, meditation and other traditional and contemporary Yoga techniques.This unique 200 hours YTTC will train the applicant in the following styles . Hatha , Kundalini ,Kriya , Yin Yang , Tibetan Yoga , Tantra Yoga , Yin , Vinyasa and include a comprehensive study in Trataka, Vipasana, Zen and other meditation techniques.Substantial emphasis is placed on analytic training on how to teach and practice these techniques as well as guided practice of the techniques. In conjunction, you will learn Patanjali’s Eight Limb yoga philosophy and how you can incorporate this into your own practice and day-to-day life. Daily chanting, meditation and pranayama provide spiritual structure and compliment the more physical practices of the curriculum.
The Curriculum takes you through the essential elements required to deepen and enrich your own yoga practice and to teach students with confidence. Our expert team of teachers will guide you from the fundamental stages to teaching .read all about our YTT Course EVENT - FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH Saturday, January 24 2015 at 9.00 AM - 10,30 AM on Blouberg beach 
It's time again for our annual YOGA ON THE BEACH EVENT
This 75 min yoga extravaganza is suitable for all levels , men and woman , young and old , bring a mat or a beach towel , a bottle of water , and of course your body and open mind. Yoga is an excellent workout to perform indoors on a mat, but practicing yoga poses (asanas) on the beach is also appealing and has many benefits. So, why try yoga on the beach? I will offer a few good reasons to give it a try if you live near any type of beach. 1.Performing yoga in the sand strengthens secondary muscles in your feet hips, knees and shoulder joints says instructor Laurence Milner, co owner and instructor at Chaitanya School of Yoga in Table view ....read about this Event |
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, which proves beyond doubt the mind and body connection.
Improve memory, concentration, balance of mind, reduce stress - Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve this harmony and helps the mind work in sync with the body. How often do we .,,.read more on Yoga benefits page
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, which proves beyond doubt the mind and body connection.
Improve memory, concentration, balance of mind, reduce stress - Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve this harmony and helps the mind work in sync with the body. How often do we .,,.read more on Yoga benefits page
INTERESTING READS
A yoga class at Chaitanya school of yoga
MENOPAUSE - How yoga can help TYPES OF YOGA - click here
PRANAYAMA - breathing techniques YOUR FLEXIBILITY - YOUR BONES
PINEAL GLAND - 3RD EYE - read BASIL - THE SUPER HERB
REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY - click here WHAT IS SYNOVIAL FLUID ? click here
TOP 13 EXCUSES NOT TO DO YOGA - click here THE THREE MAIN YOGIC BANDHAS read more
7 NEGATIVE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO AVOID (Chaitanya blog) SHAMBALA MYTH AND REALITY (Chaitanya yoga blog)
7 REASONS WHY YOGIS ARE HAPPIER PEOPLE - click here
UPANISHADS - Summary and commentary click here
TESTIMONIALS - WHAT OUR YOGA STUDENTS SAY ABOUT PRACTICING YOGA WITH US click here
PRANAYAMA - breathing techniques YOUR FLEXIBILITY - YOUR BONES
PINEAL GLAND - 3RD EYE - read BASIL - THE SUPER HERB
REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY - click here WHAT IS SYNOVIAL FLUID ? click here
TOP 13 EXCUSES NOT TO DO YOGA - click here THE THREE MAIN YOGIC BANDHAS read more
7 NEGATIVE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO AVOID (Chaitanya blog) SHAMBALA MYTH AND REALITY (Chaitanya yoga blog)
7 REASONS WHY YOGIS ARE HAPPIER PEOPLE - click here
UPANISHADS - Summary and commentary click here
TESTIMONIALS - WHAT OUR YOGA STUDENTS SAY ABOUT PRACTICING YOGA WITH US click here
QUOTATION OF THE AGES
He who gets perfectly tranquil, attains the sanctum of the self - the all-pervading, stainless, eternal bliss. [68] Shankara on Self Knowledge - Atma Bodha
Chaitanya School of Yoga & Meditation Address: Samurai Studio 113 Circle Road, Table view, Cape Town
We are a school of integral yoga and meditation, practices includes Meditation and traditional Hatha, Kundalini, Kriya, Tibetan, Tantra and Mantra yoga, as well as the modern styles Ashtanga/ Vinyasa and Yin Yang yoga.
We are a school of integral yoga and meditation, practices includes Meditation and traditional Hatha, Kundalini, Kriya, Tibetan, Tantra and Mantra yoga, as well as the modern styles Ashtanga/ Vinyasa and Yin Yang yoga.
