Experienced level courses
Sunday, February 26th, 2006
At the Brighton Buddhist Centre
Starting April 28th for 8 weeks
Starting September 8th for 10 weeks […]
Archive for February, 2006
The Yamas
Monday, February 20th, 2006
Literally, a rein, curb or bridle, a moral rule or duty. Alternatively, a path, a way, a movement.
Niyama (Niyamah, Niyamana) is sometimes known as a minor or secondary observance (to Yama), meaning taming, subduing: a precept, restriction, rule.
Vajrasati prefers to interpret the Yamas as a rein or curb, as it implies steering rather than […]
Maximising teacher training sessions
Monday, February 20th, 2006
Vajrasati teacher training points to get the most out of weekly sessions
We will often need to redouble our efforts not to pontificate so that we can get stuck into all aspects of teacher training, including reporting in homework, feedback, mantra and asana. Each session is a four hour meeting, which should allow time for everything, […]
Introductory pranayama
Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Guidelines for pranayama practice, including preparation, asanas and breathing exercises, as well as contraindications.
First, construct a lift…
Construct a lift from a neatly pleated blanket (or a use a ‘chereode’ Pranayama lift either on the floor or raised on blocks according to comfort) with a securely placed support for your head of sufficient height to ensure […]
Ardha halasana/half plough pose
Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Ardha halasana promotes a firm foundation in receptivity.
Lay on your back with two or three even-sized blankets neatly folded (perhaps into quarters depending on size) to provide a level support big enough for shoulders and elbows to be supported with the arms stretched towards the pelvis. The shoulder are placed to the edge of one […]
Adho mukha svanasana (at a wall)
Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Down-face dog at wall
Turn your back to the wall behind you and come to your hands and knees with your hands at least three quarters of the way along your mat (or further, depending on height). Have your feet just ahead of the wall, so that when you rise into the asansa the heels will […]
Teacher training conditions of graduation
Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Once students have successfully been accepted on teacher training and embarked on the syllabus that successful graduation is only possible where the student has complied with the following criteria.
The student must complete all eight ten-week blocks, missing no more than two weeks out of the ten (it may be permissible to miss three where it […]
Letter from Jim
Saturday, February 18th, 2006
I see myself in the role of a sincere mentor and hope to feed your enthusiasm and interest as well as I’m able and encourage your desire to grow. Like a good parent while you are growing and vunerable I will do my best to guide you away from danger.
My heartfelt desire is to see […]
Teacher trainee starter info
Thursday, February 16th, 2006
Important information for prospective starters to Vajrasati teacher training, regarding attitude, cost, philosophy, qualifying and homework.
Sangha Vajrasati Yoga sees sangha as a cornerstone in its success, both during the training but perhaps even more importantly after Vajrasati teacher training (general certificate) has been presented. This is because the very nature of yoga is about appropriate […]
Purvottanasana (at wall)
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
(‘that which goes before you’/front body or eastern body/intense stretch)
Have your legs extended out in front of you with your heels an inch or two away from the wall.
Place your hands six to eight inches back from your buttocks with your fingers pointing towards the wall.
On an inhalation raise your pelvis drawing in the upper […]
Moving in and letting go
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
It is still winter, but at this time of year, one cannot help but start thinking of the spring. Hope, or faith then, is essentially a positive emotion and one that makes the yogic life not just better but actually possible. It is because of faith or trust that we can surrender, joyfully. When in […]
The VY site is born
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
The axis on which Vajrasati spins is people power. All teachers, trainees and students of Vajrasati Yoga are trusted and thereby encouraged to make their own honest exploration into yoga, its practice and its implications. Just as a mountaineer makes their own journey up a mountain, that journey will be original and demand the highest […]
