Yoga in Barnes
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9pm
Christmas break: There wil be no classes from December 20 - Jan 3.
New session starts Jan 10 2012
These classes are taught by experienced Sivananda trained teacher, Chandra Prince at the British Ballet Organisation, 39 Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13. They are held on a drop-in basis and there is no need to book in advance. The class is held in the Espinosa room on the ground floor. Please enter by the side door to the left of the main building, turn right and then make your way up the stairs.
The class is suitable for all ages and levels and is based on classical Sivananda yoga. This offers an integrated approach to yoga that incorporates postures, breathing, concentration and relaxation.The studio is situated directly opposite the entrance to St Paul's School. Off street parking available. Beginners are always very welcome.
The cost is £10 per individual class or £90 in advance for a 10 class card (these classes do not have to be taken consecutively).
The Yoga Postures
The individual yoga poses (also called yoga asanas), as well as the particular sequence of yoga exercises, are perfectly designed to relieve tension in the body. Yoga poses systematically contract or stretch the muscles of the body, releasing tension and leading to a profound feeling of relaxation. Asanas improve the flexibility of the spine and the joints, and strengthen the body’s muscles, glands and internal organs. The body is invigorated and toned, and regains its ideal form. Regular asana practice releases hitherto unknown sources of energy and leads to a whole new feeling of physical well-being.
The benefits of the postures
• Deep relaxation for the body and mind
• Stress management
• Maintaining/developing of flexibility
• Building up of muscle strength and length
• Strengthening of the respiratory and circulatory systems
• Improved supply of nutrients to all tissues
• Prevention and alleviation of chronic illnesses (cardiovascular disease, asthma, depression
and others)
• Correction of faulty posture and its long-term effects (for example, a rounded back)
• Slowing down of the ageing process
• Enhanced power of concentration
• Promotion of physical and mental well-being
The yoga class in Barnes is small and friendly and offers an excellent opportunity to learn the basic yoga techniques and to put them into regular practice.
I look forward to seeing you for a class soon.
Om Shanti,
Chandra
For further details please contact:
Tel: 0794 336 7580
email:chandraprince@breathe.com
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Information
What Type of Yoga
You will be learning classical Yoga as taught by Swami Vishnudevananda, founder of the Sivananda Yoga Centres. A world renowned exponent of Hatha and Raja Yoga, Swami Vishnu was sent from India in 1957 by his Master, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh to spread the practice of yoga in the West.
Preparation for Classes
It is recommended that you do not eat for at least 2 – 3 hours before a class. Wear comfortable loose clothing.
Please bring your own Yoga Mat. One or two spare Yoga mats are provided but students are requested to bring their own.
Please make sure mobile phones are turned off!
The Teacher
Chandra was personally trained under the guidance of Swami Vishnudevananda, founder of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and renowned authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga.
Swami Vishnudevananda was a disciple of Swami Sivananda and was sent to the west by his Master in 1957 to help promote the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta philosophy.
Chandra has taught yoga since 1980 in India, Canada and the UK. He spent eight years with the Sivananda Yoga Centres in India and was director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Trivandrum, Kerala and co-director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Delhi.
He currently also teaches classes at St Pauls School Barnes – one class for the senior boys and also a class for the staff.
For further information please contact:
Tel: 0794 336 7580• email:chandraprince@breathe.com
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– develop a new healthy, flexible body, improve your energy and vitality through deep breathing and discover the art of relaxation!
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The Five Points
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f people in the West Swami Vishnu-devananda synthesised the ancient wisdom of yoga into five basic principles that could easily be incorporated into one’s own lifestyle to provide the foundation for healthy living. These are:
Proper Exercise: works systematically on all parts of the body – stretching and toning the muscles and ligaments, keeping the spine flexible and improving the circulation.
Proper Breathing: means breathing fully and rhythmically, making use of all, not just part of the lungs, to increase the intake of oxygen. Yogic breathing exercises (pranayama) recharge the body and also steady the mind.
Proper Relaxation: releases tension in the muscles and rests the whole system. It carries over into all your activities and teaches you how to conserve energy and let go of worries.
Proper Diet: is a healthy well-balanced vegetarian diet which keeps the body light and supple and the mind calm.
Positive Thinking and Meditation: helps to remove negative thoughts and still the mind.
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