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Book One 1.1. Atha yoganusasanam 1.2. Yogah chitta vritti nirodhah 1.3. Tada drastuh svarupe avasthanam The first three sutras introduce the subject and tell us of the goal and meaning of yoga. 1.1. Now the auspicious exposition of yoga is being offered.   This is an auspicious occasion. The offering of yoga is made to the student at the right time, once the student has spent some time

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The practice of yoga is an art as well as a science. Truly accessible to all with it's many different forms and styles, it is a beautiful way to find harmony, courage and self knowledge and also to explore our relationship with others and with our world.  The following Sanskrit chant expresses yogic compassion for others: "Lokah samasthah sukhino bhavantu," or  "May all beings everywhere

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Dear Friends and Students I am pleased to be teaching Oriental dance classes this summer!  Oriental dance is a fun way to stay in shape, that uses uplifting music, and is one of the most ancient dance forms practiced by women all over the world, originally as a fertility dance. With much of yoga's philosophy at it's core, the style of Oriental dance that I am teaching is a health giving,

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A selection of sanskrit terms: Abhyasa - focus, to wholeheartedly apply one's efforts towards a specific aim.  Acharya - spiritual teacher of the Vedas, yoga masterAgni - fire Ahamkara - ego, the doerAhimsa - non-violence in thought, word and deed, compassion for all living beingsAnanda - joy, bliss, happinessAshtanga - 8 limbsAtman - selfAyurveda - the 5000 old holistic medicinal

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Take this quiz to find out at Yoga Journal's Website! I'm a Balanced Yogi! A Balanced Yogi You love your friends unconditionally and accept them for who they are no matter what their yoga style preference, religious beliefs, or spending habits. You focus on the good in people and would never try to change them. Almost everyone feels comfortable in your presence. You live your yoga. You are

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Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) is a great balancing pose. It strengthens the legs, abdomen, spine, and shoulders and increases concentration and balance. This is the final posture but you might want to see my steps below! Note: For full instructions and guidance on yoga, it is advisable to practice with a teacher. E-mail sejel@yogawithsejel.co.uk to join. Shift your weight onto the right

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1. URDHVA HASTASANA - Mountain Pose (Raised Arms): From Namaste hands at heart, inhale & raise arms. Stretches shoulders, chest, abdomen, strengthens postural muscles. Expands inhalation. Uplifting, energizing & grounding. Focus on ajna chakra at third eye for intuition. 2. UTTANASANA - Standing Forward Bend: Relaxing, stretches spine, hamstrings, gluteals, calves, increases circulation to

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1. Universal laws of Nature (Yama) - non violence, truthfulness, integrity, divine conduct, non attachment) - “When we are established in non attachment, the nature & purpose of existence is understood." 2. How to Live in Harmony (Niyama) - simplicity, contentment, purification, refinement, surrender to the Divine) - "From contentment, unsurpassed happiness is gained." 3. Postures (Asana) - "

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An article written by N. Raja My childhood and teenage years were very happy. In my adulthood, I suffered from many hardships (stress, anxiety, a stiff body due to long hours and hard work for many years, supporting my own plus my fathers family of 12 for 30 years, bladder cancer and subsequent surgery than went wrong, hypertension for 8 years, blurred vision for about 5 years, a urostomy, and

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Muladhara Chakra - Physical Health, Prosperity, Grounding, Livelihood, Stability. "Your Right to Have." When out of balance this can lead to: obesity, sciatica, digestive problems, eating disorders, frequent illness, frequent fears, inability to focus, "spaciness", inability to be still. Svadisthana Chakra - Fluidity, Pleasure, Relaxation. "Your Right to Feel." Svadisthana means

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Dear Friends and Students, . I found a beautiful animated short film on the BBC website about two monks trying to reach enlightenment by meditating and the obstacles faced. See film and synopsis on BBC Website. . .The film reminded me of a verse from the Katha Upanishad: . "When the five senses are stilled, when the mind is stilled, when the intellect is stilled, that is called the highest state

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Dear Students, I hope you enjoyed the festive season and wish you a great 2008. Here is a Sanskrit mantra from teacher to student, with a basic translation below:  Om Saha NaavavatuSaha Nau BhunaktuSaha Viryam Kara VaavahaiTeja Svinaa Vadhita MastuMaa VidvishaavahaiOm Shaanti, Shaanti, Shaanti Translation: Om. May That protect us both, teacher and pupil. May That cause both to enjoy the bliss of

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Sejel Khajuria BSc ITEC BWY Dip. MiSSBD has been practicing yoga and meditation since childhood, having first learnt the science from her mother, who is also a British Wheel of Yoga qualified teacher. Sejel's professional interest in yoga developed after spending several years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, which followed a first degree in Business Studies in London.

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"Sejel's classes strike the perfect balance between the mental and physical, the spiritual and the practical, and relaxation and invigoration. When leaving her class I always feel calm, peaceful, more focused and stronger in both body & mind. It's the best yoga class I've found in London."   Lyndsay Scott "Attending Sejel's Yoga class is often the highlight of my day. My job is pretty stressful

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Browsing through the Yoga website and blog you may have noticed pictures of backbends such as Chakrasana, the Wheel. We rarely bend backwards in normal life but doing this safely in yoga can have many benefits. Even if our bodies do not allow us to do Chakrasana, there are several much more gentle variations we can try to receive similar benefits, such as variations of Salabhasana (Locust), Setu

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One of the ways the Seva Sadan Society raise money for underpriviledged girls in Mumbai is by running a cafe called "By the Way". I happened to come across this place, on one of my trips, and was happy to do so as the food was delicious. The experience was amazing too - if you take a look through the back door, you'll see a courtyard and a school. I happened to go back there when the children

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The word Mudra means seal, gesture, or attitude. The interpretation of the word cam be seen as “to bring forth delight”. The mudras in yoga have various psychic, emotional, devotional and aesthetic qualities. The use of mudras allows the yogi to connect his individual pranic energy with the universal energy, or Prana. When we think of prana as being the electricity of the body, we can also think

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“When the breath wanders, i.e. it is irregular, the mind is also unsteady, but when the breath is still, so is the mind, and the yogi lives long. So one should restrain the breath.” (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, commentary by Swami-Vishnu Devananda). Although pranayama is often translated as “control of the breath”, as there is no equivalent word or concept in English for prana and also many other

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See below for details! 1. Plank Pose 2. Extended Side Stretch (Utthita Parsvakonasana) 3. Modified Extended Side Stretch (Utthita Parsvakonasana) 4. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)

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Surya Namaskar For a description of each posture, see Sun Salutations

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There are several simple techniques for meditation, including the repetition of a mantra, (a sacred sound), meditation on an object such as a deity or a candle, or meditation on the breath. Some of the benefits of meditation are as follows: Deep rest and relaxation- a number of factors indicate that the body is in a deeper state of relaxation than in normal sleep. There is a decrease in the

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Yoga doesn't present a sufficient challenge for blokes. Well, that’s what I used to think. Then just over a year ago, needing something to chill me out, I went to my first yoga class. An hour and a half later, I came away feeling beautifully relaxed, as if I’d drunk half a bottle of wine. But I’d also stretched parts of my body that hadn’t been stretched since… well, never. This was real

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Injuries to the body from accidents can take a long time to heal and require a holistic approach to compensate for the shock received to the body. Yoga is a very practical but nurturing solution. Gentle yoga mobility exercises plus relaxation and healing meditation and visualisation can combine to aid the road to recovery. Case Studies: Elkie who was told she would never be able to raise her

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Back Pain - Gentle asanas can help to strengthen the spine and abdominal muscles and to improve postural imbalances. Neck Pain - one of the most vulnerable areas of the body, as it is so mobile, the neck can benefit from gentle yoga asanas to prevent injury. This is also very important as problems to the neck can cause other problems in the rest of the body, such as headaches, dizziness, loss

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So much of the information we have on Yoga in modern times is because of the inspiration of the Gurus and scholars who have worked so hard to bring yoga to people around the world. Just a few of them are: Swami Vivekananda T Krishnamacharya Pattabhi Jois TKV Desikachar BKS Iyengar Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society) Swami Rama Swami Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga) Paramahansa Yogananda

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