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Yoga in Goa (20th Feb - 2nd March 2009)

November 24th, 2008

goa poolSpend 10 days practising Yoga in Goa, with Jim Tarran.

Yoga Magic is a purpose built Yoga retreat set amongst palm trees in the Indian paradise of Goa. The retreat centre boasts beautifully furnished accommodation that is both close to nature and ecologically sensitive.
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Half yoga day/Brighton Buddhist Centre

May 21st, 2008

brighton buddhist centreSunday, 21 December 2008, with Jim Tarran

This absorbing events will include Kriya (cleansing), bandha (energy locks/ lit formation), asana (postures), Pranayama (breath work), Mantra (integrating chanting) and Dhyana (meditation/resting in a concentrated mind).
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The Vajrasati teaching code

March 13th, 2008

handsHolding a certificate bearing ‘Vajrasati teacher’ means, amongst other things, two principles:

One, that you have completed the Vajrasati 500 hours Yoga Alliance-registered teacher training course, (see conditions of graduation). And two, that on completion of the course that you stay in regular contact with other Vajrasati teachers, both in terms of class attendance and socially. This is the principle of ‘shared learning’. It is this principle that brings about the continuity within the school, rather than a more conservative ‘define and defend’ attitude.
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Jala neti

March 3rd, 2008

jala netiOne of the yogic cleansing rituals, or shaktarmi, Jala Neti is simple to learn, easy to practice, time efficient and highly effective. It is in its primary stage, the very simple practice of running warm saline water through the nose, in one nostril and out the other.

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Kapalabhati

March 3rd, 2008

lotus fireKapala means “skull,” and bhati means “that which brings lightness.”

Kapalabhati is a breathing technique used for cleansing, it is very similar to the pranayama technique bhastrika, but it is milder.
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Yogic cleansing

March 3rd, 2008

fireThe principle of cleansing is one of the central tenants of yoga; it is well resourced with techniques to facilitate this on many levels. Essentially, cleansing is aimed at the heart/mind and the different techniques used can be viewed as means to this end.
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Uddiyana bandha & nauli

March 3rd, 2008

nauli* Stand with your legs apart and hands on your thighs with knees bent and arms braced.
* Take a deep breath in then a strong and forcible expiration, completely emptying the lungs.
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Mantras

January 7th, 2008

mudraSome popular Mantras

Buddhist: Om
Hindu: Aum/Om
Meaning: Everything, connection, calling to witness
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Mantra yoga

December 23rd, 2007

mudraAs we delve in deeper to yoga through our practice and study, we find that surrender runs like a golden thread through its practice techniques and philosophy on many levels.
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Post-natal yoga classes

December 17th, 2007

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Wednesdays 9.30-11am, The Anahata Health Clinic, 119-120 Edward Street, Brighton BN2 OJL
Fridays 9.30-11am, above Little Dippers, 40-42 Upper Gardner Street
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Coming in from the Cold

December 17th, 2007

snow pineby Bob Marley
In this life, in this life, in this life,
In this, oh sweet life:
We’re (we’re coming in from the cold);
We’re coming in (coming in), coming in (coming in),
Coming in (coming in), coming in (coming in),
Coming in from the cold.
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Vajrasati joins Yoga Alliance

December 17th, 2007

yoga allianceVajrasati Yoga is pleased to announce that our teacher training program has been fully recognised by the Yoga Alliance.
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