C H A I T A N Y A S C H O O L O F Y OGA

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                     SHAKTI DANCE WORKSHOP WITH HARIPAL KAUR, 26 MAY 2012, FROM 2.00 TO 4.00 PM read more
                     YOGA CLASSES: WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 18.00 TO 19.15, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10.00 TO 11.15 see here
                     MEDITATION CLASSESS: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11.30 TO 12.45  see here
                     PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10.00 TO 11.15  see here


                    Our Adress: 44 South Road (Lil Angels Creche And Daycare Centre) Tableview see the map here

WEEKEND CLASSES/COURSES IN MEDITATION

Weekend or longer courses for beginners and intermediate students to Meditation will be held at Chaitanya School Of Yoga in Tableview. For people with little or no previous experience of meditation these courses provide a structured introduction, as well as strong methods in cleansing, energizing and concentrating the mind. They also provide an opportunity for people who have done other forms of meditation to explore the particular breathing mindfulness technique, with opportunities for discussion and individual progressive guidance.

The weekend courses include group practices, individual practice time for Sitting and Walking Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Dharana and Trataka, discussion, and one-to-one consultations with the teachers, regarding obstacles in reaching meditative states and methods of eliminating them, as well as giving new and higher directions for intermediate and advanced students in meditation.

For people who wish to continue with the meditation practice, some contact with a group and a teacher provides support in developing meditation.

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TIBETAN YOGA -YOGA OF MOVEMENT- THE WAY TO REJUVENATION

The shortest and safest way to a full body and mind rejuvenation is Tibetan Yoga ( The yoga of movement) where the 5 Tibetan Rites are the key to it. Come and join us and discover the benefits this unique form of yoga has to offer. The 5 Tibetan Rites, Tummo, the Yoga of dreams, Phowa...read more

SHANKARA AND THE ADVAITA VEDANTA PHILOSOPHY ( NON DUALISM ) Advanced seekers read more
STAGES IN THE PRACTICE OF PRANAYAMA read more

SHAKTI DANCE WORKSHOP 26.05.2012, 2.00 - 4.00 PM
WITH HARIPAL KAUR

Chaitanya School of Yoga is happy and privileged to announce the very 1st workshop featuring Haripal Kaur and the art of Shakti Dance.
Known as 'The Yoga of Dance' or the Dance of Awareness, this new and contemporary dance form incorporates the teachings of kundalini yoga and includes aspects of hatha yoga and some elements of chi gung & tai chi-based as well as many other dance styles all fused into a powerful flowing movement practice called Shakti Dance. Using flowing asanas with breath, mantras and mudras, we move through 8 phases in a session which will raise the prana-Shakti in the body as it connects the dancer to deep states through conscious movement. The yoga of the dance is also effective at locating an inner stillness in the dance, and exploring the ever-present dance which moves through all of life. All levels welcome. No yoga or dance experience necessary read more

YOGA SECRETS TO ANTI AGEING AND REJUVENATION click here

VRISHIKASANA (THE SCORPION POSE)

Yoga Teacher Tips for Scorpion Pose
You need to build up arm strength and back flexibility before performing these kind of postures in class. If practitioners are practicing in a class without a wall they will be falling over. Even with a wall the back is vulnerable because of the force and weight of the legs. This pose should be done only in advanced classes.
Instructions:
1. From Forearm Stand, ( or Shirshasana ) bend the knees.
2. Lift your head and bring your feet close to your head as you come in to a deep backbend. The knees will separate, but keep the toes together. Beginners: True beginners should not attempt this pose, as should not attempt Shirshasana. If you are comfortable doing Forearm Stand at the wall, try moving yourself a little bit farther from the wall. Then walk your feet down the wall toward your head.
Advanced: Bring your feet close to your head.
Remain in the final position for 15-20 seconds and return to the child pose position, rest keeping your head down for 1 minute before to stand up, breathing deep and long, but gently.
Benefits: Energises Ajna and Shahashrara, Manipura and Muladhara.

"Reduce Stress with Meditation and Yoga "
an USA program Detox and Anticancer
This is the title of a program used to treat cancer patients in over 250 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, medical universities such as Duke, Stanford, Pittsburgh, University of California in San Francisco, University of Washington , Wisconsin, Toronto, etc, but also in hospitals in Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Switzerland). Dr. Kabat Zinn, quoted by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber in his book "Anticancer" taught Meditation for over 30 years and believes that we should spend at least 30 minutes every day with ourselves, meditating, relaxing, listening to music, doing Yoga , with great effects on health and read more

THE PSYCHIC POWERS GAINED BY THE PRACTICE OF YOGA

Patanjali describes various siddhis (Supernatural Powers) which can be acquired by practice of yoga in Yoga Sutra. By constant practice the yogi discovers powers which are considered to be supernatural but already available in all human beings, and only needs to be uncovered...read more

            GURU MANTRA - SHAHASHRARA CHAKRA
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                   "What a joy, to travel the way of the HEART."~ Rumi

WELCOME TO CHAITANYA SCHOOL OF YOGA

Our teachings are based on Integral Yoga ( Hatha Yoga - see Hatha Yoga Pradipika - , Kryia Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Siddha Yoga, Jnana yoga) and our practices include Body Postures ( Asanas), Breathing techniques ( Pranayama ) , Body gestures ( Mudras) , Meditation techniques, Concentration ( Trataka ) and Relaxation techniques.
Our vision is founded on the Philosophy of ADVAITA VEDANTA ( The Essential Unity of the Whole Existence ) and our methods are based on spiritual traditional principles and visions. Our concept is that ALL that exist in the Universe is an emanation of the SUPREME CONSCIOUSNESS - CHAITANYA, which is revealed in all of us as ATMAN, the SUPREME SELF, the Spiritual Heart, which is the source of our personal power, intuition, liberty and happiness...read more

Our studio is located in the heart of Tableview, Cape Town, 10 minutes drive from Blouberg beach...see here

Only YOU can realise and benefit form the Wonders and treasures of Your Inner Self.

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 find that we are unable to perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner because of the confusions and conflicts in our mind weigh down heavily upon us? Moreover, stress which in reality is the #1 killer affecting all parts of our physical ...read more

NEW ARTICLE ! HOLISTIC LIVING - HOW DO WE BRING GOOD HEALTH TO OUR SYSTEM ?...read more

CAN'T MAKE IT TO OUR YOGA STUDIO?

We offer Private Yoga Classes in the comfort of your own home. Contact us to discuss this option - Call Laurence 0836329434, or go to Contact page

AUM - MANTRA OF THE 7 LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

The AUM Mantra is a roadmap for sadhana, spiritual practices. It is not for the person who seeks only the shallow waters of spiritual life, but rather for those who strive to realize in direct experience the depth of the Absolute Reality. There are four main levels of consciousness outlined in the AUM Mantra, along with three transition levels, which is a total of seven levels...read more

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSESS

Pregnancy is a wondrous time of transformation and growth for both mother and baby.
It is a time when your body will change to encapsulate the wonder of nature - the growth of your child from within your womb.
It is a time when your mind prepares to evolve from the simplicities of womanhood into the complexities of motherhood.
It is a time when your soul flourishes to reveal the vast expanse of capabilities stored within the warehouse of your very being.

A happy, well-balanced mommy makes for a happy, well-balanced baby; look after yourself and the everything else will follow…
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HOW CAN MEDITATION HELP ME? click here
“YOGA SECRETS TO ANTI AGEING AND REJUVENATION click here

QUOTATION OF THE DAY

I alone am, I have attained perfection, I am pure, I am the supreme, I remain always, I am He, I am eternal, I am pure.
I am the true knowledge (Vijnana), I am the special one, I am Soma, I am the all. I am the auspicious one, I am free from sorrow, I am consciousness, I am the impartial one. I am joy (to the devoted) and sorrow (to the careless), I am the friend of all silence. I am always of the form of consciousness and I am always of the form of Existence and Consciousness. MAITREYA UPANISHAD ( SAMA VEDA)
" Who am I ? Just my name , the rest is him".~Rumi♥