Breathe In, Breathe Out

'Asana is that perfect moment when the body is utterly still, effortless; sensation and breathing suspend themselves so that time comes to a halt.

Then: happiness in a moment of infinity.'

Patanjali, Yoga Sutras II, 47


Patanjali's Yoga Sutra (Penguin Classics)

Pregnancy Yoga

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CLIFTON HAMPDEN

Tune in with your own body, enjoy a special time with your baby.
Beginners/confirmed practitioners: all welcome!
Group/one to one sessions available on request.

  • Breathing awareness and techniques can help you during labour and delivery.
  • Regular practice helps with concentration and relaxation.
  • Simple stretching exercises relieves backache and make you stronger physically and emotionally.

Please contact Laurence on 01865 407 661 or 075 546 35 112
yogin67@gmail.com.
Come enjoy our friendly sessions.

Tariffs

CLIFTON HAMPDEN
Drop in: £9 each session (90 mins)
Four classes card: £32 (to be used within five weeks)
Four Pregnancy classes: £40

Ten classes card: £80 (to be used within eleven weeks. If used within 10 weeks, eleventh class is FREE)

Group and One to One sessions also available. £25/ one to one. £36 / one to two. Milage not included.

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In your mind

 

Just sharing an audio document I’ve just listened too.

 

As a scholar and practitionner of Buddhism, Alan Wallace

tries to integrate Buddhist contemplative practices with Western science to advance the study of the mind.

Large S Samadhi

The eight limbs of yoga

 

Yama    ethical principles

 

Niyama  guidance for personal discipline

 

Asana practice of Yoga postures

 

Pranayama  practice of breathing techniques

 

Pratyahara  internalization of the senses

 

Dharana  concentration and mental focusing

 

Dhyana  meditation

 

Samadhi  the achievement of ultimate bliss

Oasis of peace in a busy world

 

 

It took me a little while to adjust to this new yoga discipline but now I’m beginning to understand it and am starting to feel the benefits especially in my legs. I also think that the relaxation session is well thought out and practiced and creates an oasis of peace in a busy world. Thank you

Philippa R., Hatha Yoga practitionner for over 20 years (2 years with Laurence)

 

YOGA CLASSES FROM SEPTEMBER 2011

CLIFTON HAMPDEN Village Hall GENERAL

Tuesday 7 pm – 8.30 pm (all welcome, drop in or pre book)

CLIFTON Hampden, Tanmor, Oxford Road : PREGNANCY YOGA

Tuesday 2 – 3.15 PM (you need to be 14+ weeks pregnant)

 

 

SUTTON COURTENAY Matrix VINYASA (dynamic)

Wednesday 8.30 am – 10 am  (pre bookings only, no drop in)

DIDCOT, Cornerstone VINYASA

Thursday 7 pm – 8.15 pm (book with Cornerstone)


Don’t feel down, get on your mat

I found a tale in  Yogasara N.9 (Iyengar Association magazine) which illustrates the the theme of tolerance.

Tolerance, according to Iyengar is found  between desire and aversion 

Here is the French version.

Please ask if you need it translated 

“Il était une fois un homme qui trouvait sa maison sale et malsaine. Il s’en alla vers un autre village.

Ce village étant aussi  peu soigné, il partit vers une forêt.

Alors qu’il était assis sous un arbre, un oiseau lui envoya ses déjections sur la tête. Dégoûté, il quitta la forêt et se mit debout au milieu d’une rivière.

Là, il trouva un gros poisson qui mangeait les plus petits. Cela accrût encore son dégoût. Convaincu que toute la création n’était qu’abomination, il conclut qu’il n’avait d’autre issue que de mettre fin à ses jours.

Il sortit de la rivière et se prépara à mourir, brûlé sur un bûcher. Un homme qui passait par là le vit et lui demanda: ” Pourquoi veux-tu mourir mon frère?” Notre homme répondit alors: “Parce que le monde est abominable et corrompu, je veux m’en aller!”

L’autre lui dit: “Et que fais-tu de nous? Imagine à quel point ce serait insupportable pour nous quand ta chair commencera à brûler, à quel point cela sentira mauvais. Nous habitons juste à côté, comment allons-nous supporter cette odeur?”

L’homme fut déconcerté et s’exclama:”Mais alors on ne peut plus vivre ni mourir dans ce monde! Que faut-il donc faire.” Le sage Patanjali dit: (Yoga Sutras II,28) “Par la pratique assidue des différents aspects du yoga, les impuretés sont diminuées puis éliminées et la lampe de la sagesse éloigne par sa lumière les afflictions qui nous consument.” 

 

picture found on Catherine Mazarguil blog. She speaks on Yoga and Art