Yoga how to recognise it and what it is for
Yoga is a small word with a big meaning. It does not mean exercise or flexibility, it simply means ‘union’. It aims at integrating the disparate elements of one’s being on all levels.
So by clarifying the term, we can immediately become aware of why it is […]
The importance of sangha in the Vajrasati School of Yoga: its role in expanding the boundaries and awareness of the yoga community.
Sangha is central to Vajrasati as it has been to many practitioners and aspirants of a life that feels less tight, more connected and more expansive. It helps us on this quest by aspiring […]
Vajrasati school principles for prospective teacher trainees…
To learn to be a good all-round teacher; flexible, able to teach all levels and work with most mind states
To remain open minded
Be prepared to take what is good and leave aside what is not from any tradition of yoga young or old; experiment and see for oneself (experience)
To […]
General guidelines for Vajrasati teachers and teacher trainees…
To demonstrate faith or confidence in the central position of the satipatthana sutra in the evolution of Vajrasati Yoga by reading and re-reading it, considering with a mind that understands its importance and therefore stays open to its potential and potency. Allow a dialogue between practice, everyday life […]
These areas are undoubtedly useful in terms of leading a successful class…
How and why? (like an internal mantra)
Observation (the ground from which an appropriate measured class can be built. Also a way of reminding the whole class based on observations from one)
Classroom management (the order of your class, awareness of the space, your positioning relative […]
The following criteria must be fulfilled before a request for teacher training can be considered…
The potential applicant must have been practicing yoga for at least two years
The potential applicant must have been regularly attending Vajrasati yoga classes for a full year
It is advised that the potential applicant has some experience of other schools of yoga […]
A guide for teachers leading pranayama practice.
A good order for building up pranayama practice is as follows…
Lying down
In building your practice viloma begins with an in breathm and ujjayi with extended out.
Rechka and puraka in and out practice
Rechaka and Puraka in Ujjayi
Ujjayi deep in/ ext out
Ext in/deep out
Ext in and out
Viloma (ujjayi base)
Viloma […]
Allow prana to flow by moving in as you let go (let the sun be guided by the moon). Note all release is natural; be with your experience but give it space. This is the root meaning of any yoga practice.
Be led in yes (sun) but surf the flow of natural release from the […]
General guidance on how best to practice pranayama
Lying down pranayama is suitable for all, including those new to the practice, because
It allows the student to concentrate on the practice without having to worry about posture.
It allows the student to keep body and mind free from tension.
During lying down practice, the diaphragm needs to keep […]
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