SATYANANDA YOGA^® is a system of yoga developed by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his lineage, which incorporates practices derived from ancient and traditional sources. SATYANANDA YOGA^® uses practices in a traditional way, asanas (postures) to balance the body and mind through the physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) to work on the energy body (equated with Ki or Chi in other systems), and meditation and relaxation to calm and focus the mind. It also takes a broader outlook by teaching and encouraging yogic lifestyles, not only for renunciates but also for householders and lay practitioners.

To this end SATYANANDA YOGA^® adopts the attitudes of Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (the path of heart and emotion), Karma Yoga (the path of service) and other yogas which enable the practitioner to frame all aspects of their lives in a way which is conducive to spiritual growth.

The SATYANANDA YOGA^® approach incorporates the whole person, not just the body. There is an emphasis on awareness and practitioners are encouraged to learn about all aspects of their personality through Yoga. Change is a process that takes place naturally as a consequence of regular practice with full awareness, rather than by forcing the mind and body to the limit and beyond.

Benefits of regular Yoga practice include

• enhanced health and well-being,
• improved focus and performance, and
• higher energy levels & happiness 

SATYANANDA YOGA^® classes consist of a balanced composition of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and/or meditation practices to develop and balance the physical, energetic, mental/emotional and spiritual aspects of the whole personality.

 

The Shraddha – Yoga& Meditation offers a range of yoga classes throughout Hamilton to stretch body and mind. Times and prices vary depending on funding and venue, so there will be the right class for everyone. www.shraddha.org.nz/classes.htm

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SATYANANDA YOGA^® evolves the whole being in all its dimensions.

 

We therefore offer different forms of yoga, including:

 

Kirtan - Chanting

 

Wed. 7.15 - 9 pm in Silverdale.

Kirtan gives us peace from the otherwise never-ending chatter of the mind as we allow ourselves to get deeper and deeper involved in the chanting and the music.

 

Havans - fire ceremonies

 

Havans purify the environment and the participants. Healing energies can also be sent to those who are suffering.

 

The intention of the Shraddha – Yoga & Meditation is to make the principles of a yogic lifestyle - according to teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his successors - known and readily available to everyone in NZ.

 

To live a yogic lifestyle means that a person is integrating the principles and practices of yoga into their daily routine for a healthier, more peaceful and meaningful life.

 

Our Hamilton yoga teacher Samadhimurti is accredited with the SATYANANDA YOGA^® Academy Australia (no. 14293).  SATYANANDA YOGA^® is a trademarks of IYFM used under license.

 

Shraddha - Yoga & Meditation www.shraddha.org.nz