Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is a full mind-body-spirit practice. The series of twelve postures stretches and strengthens the entire body while activating the solar plexus (our inner sun). Moving rhythmically with seamless connection to breath establishes a meditative state and a deepened awareness of present moment. You will slip into a state of ease while surrendering to the flow, inhaling and exhaling. Once you get into a rhythm, your mental chatter will slow as your awareness turns inward. This is why it is called a moving meditation. As we flow through one round after another, our collective breath and intention will expand far beyond the walls of the studio. Practicing 108 Sun Salutations is a traditional way to celebrate seasonal changes, while promoting peace, healing, and personal transformation.
Remember – the goal is 108, but always listen to your body. Whether you finish 18, 80, or 108, it is the intent that counts. Make yoga a heart-centred practice, not an ego-based one. If you need to stand in mountain pose for a few rounds or take a a long child’s pose, do what works for you.
Learn and connect more with your energy: to deepen your practice and open up your mind towards a new understanding of your spiritual body.
Learn about the 7 major chakra systems within you and what each one represents, the meaning, the cosmic sound, the essence of this energy.
There are many things you can do to clear up and awaken each chakra, one of them being asana. Physical postures that will prompt energy flow through these chakras.
Get your pen and papers, this is an educational workshop!!
Do you want to learn a very practical, highly effective tool to combat stress and take you deeply into self-awareness? Join Dr. Kath Jefferies, PhD to learn about a type of meditation called self-inquiry. You will have the chance to see this practice in action and also to try it for yourself so that you leave the workshop feeling like you’ve truly found a life-changing practice that you can use right away in your life to create profound transformation both within yourself and in your relationships.
Visit Kathryn's website http://inquirywithkath.com/events for detailed description.
Om Shanti School of Yoga is now offering a program to deep dive into yoga! Have you been interested in taking a yoga teacher training in the past because you have wanted to learn more about yoga but you don't want to teach?
Maybe you have been practicing for some and want to learn more about yoga beyond the physical postures.
Are you ready to deepen your practice?
This is the program for you!
October - November 2024
In one on one sessions you can learn the basics before jumping into group classes, personalize modifications to safely work with injury or health concerns, develop a personal sequence or simply understand specific asanas a little deeper. Build a strong foundation and take your practice to the next level.
$80 per hour - contact Lisa
Gather your friends to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a casual get together. Offered in studio with full use of yoga props. Contact Lisa to discuss the style and length of class appropriate for your group. $25 per person/hr, minimum $125