Practicing the Yamas
12 Week course beginning 12th September 2008, 8-9.30pm, with Thursday Evenings, Iffley Church Hall, Church Way, Iffley Village Oxford. See timetable section for a map to the venue.
Course outline
Astanga Yoga as set out by Patanajali, the teacher of teachers and the author of texts from which all contemporary Yoga has sprung from sets out the necessity of following an eight-fold path when practicing Yoga. Patanjali states that before we can practice Asana with any propose we must learn and integrate the Yamas, essentially attitudes towards ourselves and the world.
These attitudes are Ahimsa (non-violence) Satva (honesty) Asteya (non-stealing) Bramacharya (moderation) Aparigraha (non-attachment)
The classes will focus on bringing in attitudes to our practice together, taking us to a more peaceful relationship with ourselves and ultimately with the world around us.
The Asana focus will change from lesson to lesson as we must choose the right practice to explore each of these unique attitudes.
This course is aimed at those with some Yoga experience and with a desire to learn more and go deeper. Each lesson will begin with a reading from the yoga Sutras and exploration of each individual attitude.
- Please read the 'tips for the student' section to help you understand what is involved in committing to regular practice and a course.
- Contact Bliss Divine to organise a place on the course. You may enquire with any questions to info@blissdivineyoga.co.uk
- If you are keen to attend then please book early as this course is expected to be fully booked.
- Note: Your place will only be reserved by payment of the course fees by cheque to Bliss Divine Yoga Limited, 13 A Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LB.
"Why should I come to a yoga course? I prefer to drop in to classes more casually"
- Consistency of practice leads to a smooth and accelerated opening of the body and improved flexibility
- Progressive classes focus on working gently towards goals, be that a better understanding of the practice or a specific posture.
- The focus will be on specific areas of the practice each week, broadening and deepening your understanding of Yoga over the length of the course.
Benefits Of Yoga
These are some of the benefits you can expect to gain from regular practice of yoga:
- Reduced muscular and mental tension
- Reduced stress and an increased sense of well being
- Improved function of circulatory, respiratory and immunity systems
- Awakened hidden reserves of energy within the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems
- Elimination of waste products & detoxification
- Relief of pain and stiffness
- Improved sleep patterns
- A clearer, more focused and balanced mind
More detail on the benefits of Yoga
Pricing & Policy
The 12-week course will be charged at £72 working out to be £6.00 per session. The course charges are payable in advance and bookings will be taken on a first come first serve basis. IMPORTANT Course fees are non-returnable or refundable and attendance is the responsibility of the student. Please read the 'tips for the student' section to help you understand what is involved in committing to regular practice and a course.
Booking
To book yourself onto this course send a cheque payable to Bliss Divine Yoga to 13A Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LB.. Alternatively email your interest to james@blissdivineyoga.co.uk
