The name Hatha Yoga goes back to the truth on which this system is founded. Our body is enlivened by positive and negative currents, and when these currents are in complete equilibrium, we enjoy perfect health. The positive current is designated by the letter “HA” which is equivalent in meaning to “SUN”. The negative current is called “THA” meaning “MOON”. The word YOGA has a double meaning. On the one hand is it equivalent to “joining” while the second meaning is “yoke”. Thus “HATHA YOGA” signifies the perfect knowledge of the two energies, the positive sun and negative moon energies, their joining in perfect harmony and complete equilibrium, and the ability to control their energies absolutely, that is, to bend them under the yoke of our “SELF”.
This wisdom is from the book YOGA and HEALTH by Selvarajan Yesudian and Elisabeth Haich, First published in 1953.
The next Satsang and Friday yoga class is on Friday 14th March 2014:
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation). Time: 5pm – 6:30pm Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and a lecture about some of the yoga philosophy, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati). Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm. If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
The first Satsang and Friday yoga class is this week Friday 7th February 2014:
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and a lecture about some of the yoga philosophy, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
On Friday 22nd November 2013 is our next Satsang (silent meditation, Kirtan, yoga lecture) and extra Hatha Yoga Class. This is the last Friday class for this year.
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305
What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet. Some raw chocolate goodies or a vegan cake.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
Chanting Kirtan and Mantras is very uplifting, purifying and calming for the mind.
Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 25th October 2013.
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and some sweet vegetarian goodies.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 27th September 2013.
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet. Some raw chocolate goodies or a vegan cake.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
Spring is here !!! The days are warm, the sun is shining. An excellent time to come out of “hibernation” and kick-start your dormant yoga practice. If you have never tried Yoga before, it is a good time to begin something new. Your first class is free! Give it a try, you might like it!!
Jasmin in flower
The current times, locations and cost are:
Cameron Park, Scout Hall , Easton Street, Booval
Tuesdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
Tuesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am *) followed by meditation 10:30am-11am, if you wish to stay.
Wednesdays 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class *) followed by meditation 10am – 10:30am, if you wish to stay.
Thursdays, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Cost
first trial class: free
drop-in class $14.00
5-class pass (valid for 2 months) $60.00
10-class pass (valid for 4 months) $100.00
Cost for Senior Class
first class: free
single class $10.00
10-class-pass $80.00
In addition I teach the weekly Yoga Class for the PCYC Ipswich, every Wednesday evening 6:30pm – 8pm.
Hatha Yoga Ipswich 