Hatha classes usually serve as a gentle introduction to the basic poses of yoga. This is a generic term for any type of yoga that teaches physical poses. It consists of 26 poses and a sequence of two breathing exercises.
People practice Bikram yoga, also known as hot yoga, in artificially heated rooms at a temperature of nearly 105 oF and 40% humidity. However, it became popular during the 1970s.Īshtanga applies the same poses and sequences that rapidly link every movement to breath. This type of yoga practice uses ancient yoga teachings. Types and styles of yoga include: Ashtanga yoga A person should choose a style based on their goals and fitness level. It can help boost physical and mental well-being. Modern yoga focuses on exercise, strength, agility, and breathing. It controls the sciatic nerves and the parasympathetic nervous system.
Anahata: The heart chakra, which is in the center of the chest, influences professional and personal relationships.Vishuddha: The throat chakra corresponds to immunity and verbal communication.Ajna: Located between the eyebrows, the third eye chakra has to do with intuition.Sahasrara: The crown chakra, which is at the crown of the head, symbolizes spiritual connection.There are seven major chakras, each with its own focus:
People who practice yoga use asanas to free energy and stimulate an imbalanced chakra. When energy becomes blocked in a chakra, it triggers physical, mental, or emotional imbalances that manifest in symptoms such as anxiety, lethargy, or poor digestion.Īsanas are the many physical poses in Hatha yoga. According to yogic teachers, chakras determine how people experience reality through emotional reactions, desires or aversions, levels of confidence or fear, and even physical symptoms and effects. Yoga maintains that chakras are center points of energy, thoughts, feelings, and the physical body. Suitable for beginners and more experienced practitioners.Ĭoncessions available: please get in touch to choose this option.The word “chakra” means “spinning wheel.” I hope you'll join Aleisha and I on Jan 8th, to start 2022 with a heart beaming with love, positivity, and your whole self - body, mind, spirit - energised, more spacious and balanced. So might you add this workshop to your Christmas gift wish list? Or gift it to someone you love? time for chat, with tea and healthy snacks sound exploration: kirtan (call and response form of chanting) a short introductory chat on Bhakti yoga
yoga asana to open the heart space and gently energise
This powerful workshop is going to be like a mini-retreat day, with: Bhakti Yoga is considered the easiest yogic path to master and the most direct method to experience the unity of mind, body, and spirit. 'Bhakti' means 'devotion' or 'love' and this path contains various practices to unite the bhakta (Bhakti Yoga practitioner) with the Divine. The powerful combination of sound of the harmonium, Aleisha's beautiful, deep voice and the mantras allow an instant melting and softening of the heart.īhakti yoga is one of the four main yogic paths. Aleisha offers Kirtan, the ancient call-and-response form of chanting. We will be joined by Aleisha Leo, a fellow yoga teacher based in London. Join me for this beautiful, in person Bhakti yoga workshop to harness positivity and harmony for 2022.