HATHA YOGA
Many people in Australia and New Zealand equate yoga with physical exercise and today there are many varieties of yoga taught, e.g. Hatha, Iyengar, Astanga, and Satyananda, to name just a few. The word yoga means union or oneness with your inner being, your own essential nature. To achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harmony we practice Hatha Yoga, including asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing), relaxation and meditation.
The goal of Hatha Yoga is the uniting of Ha and Tha, which corresponds to the right and left nostrils and the two Nadis or subtle nerve channels called Ida and Pingala. When these two flows of prana (vital energy) are perfectly balanced the prana will begin to flow in the most important Nadi in the psychic body – the Sushumna. Recognition of the laws of duality is the basis for the Hatha Yoga practices. Examples to bring us closer to this idea are Ha-sun, positive, inhalation, fire, masculine, warmth. Tha-moon, negative, exhalation, water, feminine, cold. Harmony is found in the balance of the two opposites. Yoga Asanas
YOGA ASANAS
Yoga asanas (postures) help us attain steadiness of body and mind and a feeling of health, increasing our flexibility and strength. There is also a beneficial action upon the nerves, glands and vital organs. The emphasis on the breath brings about a sense of calm and relaxation thereby reducing stress. Yoga can be practised with conscious awareness by people of all ages within their own capabilities. Elizabeth also has pregnant ladies in her classes and adapts the posture for them accordingly.
For a full list of all different types of classes available and more detailed information see Classes and Fees and the weekly Timetable.
Yoga & Relaxation 