HATHA
The word Hatha comes from combining the two Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. BALANCE! Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following similar concept as yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", purification practices, controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Asanas teach poise, balance & strength and are practiced to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment.
Traditional Hatha Yoga is an holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures asanas, purification procedures kriyas, poses mudras, yogic breathing pranayamas and meditation.
Hatha Yoga is one of the two branches of Yoga that focuses on the physical culture, the other one being Raja Yoga. Patanjali, the compiler of the Yoga Sutras describes yoga's eight limbs: Yama and Niyama, which ar ethical obligations; Asana; Pranayama, which is breath control; Pratyahara, which is sense withdrawal;Dharana, which is concentration; Dhyana, which is meditation; and Samadhi,which is the experience of unity with the Universe. The eight limbs are more precisely viewed as eight levels of progress, each level providing benefits in and of itself and also laying the foundation for the higher levels.
Traditional Hatha Yoga is an holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures asanas, purification procedures kriyas, poses mudras, yogic breathing pranayamas and meditation.
Hatha Yoga is one of the two branches of Yoga that focuses on the physical culture, the other one being Raja Yoga. Patanjali, the compiler of the Yoga Sutras describes yoga's eight limbs: Yama and Niyama, which ar ethical obligations; Asana; Pranayama, which is breath control; Pratyahara, which is sense withdrawal;Dharana, which is concentration; Dhyana, which is meditation; and Samadhi,which is the experience of unity with the Universe. The eight limbs are more precisely viewed as eight levels of progress, each level providing benefits in and of itself and also laying the foundation for the higher levels.
AKHANDA
Akhanda, similar to the word yoga in Sanskrit, means indivisible, unbroken tradition, entire, and whole. Akhanda is the first word of a very inspiring Vedic mantra, Akhanda mandala Karam – This Cosmos and the manifest universe is one indivisible entity. Akhanda Yoga is the name we have chosen to identify the teachings and approach to class styles of Yogi Vishvketu(Vishva). Akhanda Yoga is to offer holistic, yoga classes with an emphasis on the balanced sequencing of asana, pranayama, relaxation, mantra and meditation respecting the yogic lifestyle and yoga philosophy.
When practiced and understood holistically, yoga becomes even more beneficial and helpful for humanity in bringing harmony and balance to our lives, families and to society. Akhanda Yoga include a balance of teaching and practice of six traditional paths: Hatha Yoga (techniques in kriya, asana, bandha, pranayama, mudra and meditation), Jnana Yoga (Vedanta philosophy and the concept of Oneness as the essential reality of the universe), Raja/Ashtanga Yoga (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: mindfulness, meditation, and the eight-fold path), Mantra Yoga (the use of Vedic mantras for clarity and peace), Bhakti Yoga (kiirtan chanting, contemplation of devotional aphorisms and the attitude of surrender), and Karma Yoga (discernment of right action, and responsive versus reactive action).
When practiced and understood holistically, yoga becomes even more beneficial and helpful for humanity in bringing harmony and balance to our lives, families and to society. Akhanda Yoga include a balance of teaching and practice of six traditional paths: Hatha Yoga (techniques in kriya, asana, bandha, pranayama, mudra and meditation), Jnana Yoga (Vedanta philosophy and the concept of Oneness as the essential reality of the universe), Raja/Ashtanga Yoga (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: mindfulness, meditation, and the eight-fold path), Mantra Yoga (the use of Vedic mantras for clarity and peace), Bhakti Yoga (kiirtan chanting, contemplation of devotional aphorisms and the attitude of surrender), and Karma Yoga (discernment of right action, and responsive versus reactive action).
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Everyday life imposes on us postures & movements that affect our bodies in the long term.
Restorative yoga helps restore balance and order to your body, mind and soul. Whether it be the negative effects of aging on the body, spinal issues, specific health disorders or emotional stress, this practice incorporates carefully chosen exercises to match each individual's needs.
Restorative yoga helps restore balance and order to your body, mind and soul. Whether it be the negative effects of aging on the body, spinal issues, specific health disorders or emotional stress, this practice incorporates carefully chosen exercises to match each individual's needs.
HATHA RAJA
HathaRaja utilizes Brahmaree Pranayama (honey bee breath) within the practice of asanas to facilitate the deepening and holding of postures awakening a more mindful practice focus in the full presence in each moment.
The vibration of the Brahmaree has numerous benefits: optimizes the function of the glands, especially the regulation of serotonin, the well-being hormone which affects the chemistry of the whole body.
Hatha Raja is an excellent practice for anyone suffering from stress, depression or insomnia.
The vibration of the Brahmaree has numerous benefits: optimizes the function of the glands, especially the regulation of serotonin, the well-being hormone which affects the chemistry of the whole body.
Hatha Raja is an excellent practice for anyone suffering from stress, depression or insomnia.
KUNDALINI
Kundalini Yoga conceals asanas and oscillating movements of the spine with mantras pranayama techniques and visualization of the chakras . This would help clearing all the subtle energy passageways called Nadis and their junction points called chakras achieving a great sense of peace and clarity within improving body healthy functioning
Kundalini Yoga collects within its philosophy all e yogic systems and techniques.
The word Kundalini derives from Sanskrit and means coiled, is usually symbolized by a sleeping serpent coiled at the base of the spine. The Kundalini yoga practice facilitates the awakening of the Shakti energy force from the Muladhara chakra, located at the base of your spine, moving up the subtle channel of the spine called Sushumna, all the way to the Sahasrara chakra located at top of the head.
Kundalini Yoga collects within its philosophy all e yogic systems and techniques.
The word Kundalini derives from Sanskrit and means coiled, is usually symbolized by a sleeping serpent coiled at the base of the spine. The Kundalini yoga practice facilitates the awakening of the Shakti energy force from the Muladhara chakra, located at the base of your spine, moving up the subtle channel of the spine called Sushumna, all the way to the Sahasrara chakra located at top of the head.
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
Fun and educational, yoga is proven to have great benefits on the physical and emotional development of children by boosting their confidence and improving concentration, as well as helping to strengthen and guide the body's growth.
Group classes are available
Group classes are available
PRENATAL
Prenatal yoga offers benefits that reach beyond the physical. While practicing prenatal yoga during pregnancy has been proven to help prepare the body for childbirth, there are also a number of emotional and spiritual benefits. Physically, prenatal yoga strengthens the muscles used in childbirth, stretches the body to enhance flexibility, increases circulation, reduces lower back discomfort and swelling around sensitive joints, and alleviates nausea and other common pregnancy discomforts. Spiritually, the intentional breathing, meditation and inward reflection of yoga provides a deeper sense of awareness of oneself during pregnancy and can nourish the mind and soul.
Yoga also offers you an opportunity to tune into your sensations and to connect with your baby inside of you. This initiates the process of bonding and supports you in cultivating your relationship with your baby even before he or she is born. A sense of community is also essential for any mom-to-be. Connecting with other pregnant women provides a sense of support and can help ground you in your experience.
Yoga also offers you an opportunity to tune into your sensations and to connect with your baby inside of you. This initiates the process of bonding and supports you in cultivating your relationship with your baby even before he or she is born. A sense of community is also essential for any mom-to-be. Connecting with other pregnant women provides a sense of support and can help ground you in your experience.
YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation practice, while your body is completely still allowing you to physically rest and restore, your breathing finds a steady rhythmic pattern, enabling your mind to gently focus, this allows you to deeply relax and to experience a profound connection with the self. It brings about an incredible clarity, quietness and calmness to the body and mind allowing you to access the deeper states of consciousness.
Yoga Nidra takes you through many levels of consciousness, beginning with the waking state, past the dreaming state and beyond deep sleep to the higher states of transcendence.
Yoga Nidra takes you through many levels of consciousness, beginning with the waking state, past the dreaming state and beyond deep sleep to the higher states of transcendence.