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What is Samyama yoga?
Samyama yoga adheres to classical yoga—it has no religious associations and follows the dual philosophy of Patanjali, incorporating the time honoured techniques for the individual to develop the ability to be with any person, anywhere, at any time, and feel in good with themselves (kaivalya). These techniques are based on the eight limbs of classical yoga, learning physical yoga for better health and extending this to encourage mental health.
This is achieved through the teaching of:
- Physical yoga exercises (hatha yoga) (all classes).
- Partner assisted stretching techniques (all classes)
- Dietary recommendations for students (all classes).
- Using natural medicines for health (all classes).
- Using acupuncture points for health (advanced classes).
- Classical meditation—refinement of pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi (advanced classes).
Benefits of learning Samyama yoga
- Advanced practice relevant in everyday life (combined with techniques from martial arts, dance, shiatsu, acupuncture, corrective exercise, Japanese bone setting (like osteopathy).
- Balanced approach to fitness through practice (flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, static endurance and dynamic endurance).
- Balanced approach to health and diet in relation to the body organs and systems (immune, hormonal and nervous).
- Share the wealth of knowledge gathered by teachers through dedicated practice.
- Personal and spiritual development.
- Illustrated manual and audio available.
Practices characteristic of Samyama yoga classes
- Practical trunk exercises beneficial for daily practice.
- Specific partner stretches for deeper awareness of yoga postures and breathing.
- Self joint alignment techniques.
- Individual tuition/assistance during class.
- Applications of natural medicines.
Is Samyama yoga for you?
- Samyama yoga classes provide both teaching and a guided workout.
- The classes are non-competitive—all students work according to their abiities and limitations.
- The classes are fun.
- Advancement to higher classes is determined by experience.
- Attendance is casual or by term enrollment.
- No indoctrinations of any kind
- No age, sex or racial discrimination.