YogaA proven system of exercises to- Achieve harmony
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Positive effects of Yoga"An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory", was one of the favorite phrases of yoga master Swami Sivananda (1887-1963). Once, when he was asked why he had written so many books (more than 200) Swami Sivananda replied, "Some people need tons of theory, to be motivated for an ounce of practice." Yoga is an ancient system of exercises that has evolved for millennia in India. Known in the West the past hundred years, yoga has proven itself to be of great value for westerners as well. |
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1. Harmonize your life |
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The harmonizing effect of YogaThe harmonizing effect of Yoga has been proven and documented in many scientific studies. For this reason, many health insurances pay for Yoga courses. Yoga is recommended frequently by health experts. Most people, even when practicing only a bit of Yoga, will experience some of its amazing benefits. There will be a feeling of complete relaxation, not known before, disappearance of backaches and headaches, reduction of tension in the shoulders and neck, more energy, increased vitality, mental serenity, reinvigoration of the immune system, new self confidence, improved concentration. To experience these effects it is important to practice yoga regularly and to integrate some simple breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises into your daily life. |
Awakening latent capabilitiesYou may be interested in an intense practice of advanced Yoga exercises to unlock latent capabilities. Intense practice of yoga has been found to activate intuition and creativity, unfold artistic abilities, and enhance mental powers and charisma. Different spheres of consciousness may become accessible to a yogi. Many perceive the life-energy within themselves and others, become aware of its rotation in the chakras (centers of energy) and nadis (channels of energy), and can control the prana directly. The advanced yogi may experience a contact with the astral world, transcend body-awareness, and gain the abilities of clairvoyance, pranic healing and telepathy. |
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Union with the true SelfThe highest aim of yoga is the realization of the true Self. This leads to cosmic love, a the feeling of oneness with all, and the experience of pure being, unflawed knowledge and infinite bliss. |
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Where Can I go to Learn Yoga?
The best way to learn yoga is at a yoga centre, where
the highly-qualified instructors and relaxing atmosphere are most
conducive to practice. In Yoga Vidya Centres and Seminar Houses, all
aspects of yoga are taught.
For beginners, the ‘Yoga and Meditation
Introduction’ seminar is highly recommended. These are
offered as weekend, week and weekdays´ programmes in our
seminar houses in Bad Meinberg and Oberlahr. During these seminars you
will find that you relax, charge youself with new-found energy and
learn an integrated approach to yoga.
Or, you may find it more convenient to take part in one of the yoga
beginners courses that are given in our seminar and city centres on a
regular basis. Classes are usually one evening per week and new
beginner courses start at least once a month.
After having completed a beginners course, there are many intermediate
and advanced courses from which you may choose. Particularly popular
are our “drop-in” classes, which you may attend as
often as you like without advance notice. You will also find courses in
“Yoga for the Back”, “Ante-natal
Yoga”, “Yoga for Children” and a variety
of others.
In our retreat centres you will find a vast large variety of programmes
on offer – from restorative yoga vacations to energetic
kundalini intensive weeks.
Our Yoga Teachers’ Trainings proved the perfect opportunity
to get to know the full range of yoga. These are offered as four-week
intensive programmes, as well as in two and three year-long courses.
The intensive courses take place several times each year at our retreat
centres in Bad Meinberg and Oberlahr. It is also possible to split the
course into 2x2 weeks.
Two-year start each January in Bad Meinberg and fourteen city centers.
Three-year courses start each autumn in Bad Meinberg.
