Yoga with Sejel

Pregnancy Yoga with Sejel - Testimonials

2010-10-06T11:53:00.005Z

"Practicing yoga whilst being pregnant has provided me with the chance to gain strength, flexibility and balance; to strive to transform stress into harmony; and equally importantly, given me the ability to further my spiritual journey. It has helped me improve my posture; avoid aches and pain; and enabled me to feel healthier in mind and body. Hopefully, the benefits will also mean that

Yoga Sutra of The Moment

2010-05-20T09:48:00.007Z

A Yoga Sutra on posture, or asana: "The yoga posture is mastered when all effort is relaxed and the mind is absorbed on the Infinite." (Book 2, sutra 47, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translation by A Shearer). For Yoga classes with Sejel in Maida Vale, Kensington and throughout Central London, please see www.yogawithsejel.co.uk. Yoga in the garden in Maida Vale, and in Hyde Park can also

Ayurveda and Yoga - Conscious Living in 2010

2010-05-11T14:18:00.020Z

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine which is still widely practiced throughout India alongside modern medicine. Ayurveda means "the science, knowledge or wisdom of life," and it's system includes both curative and preventative medicinal concepts and practices. So, Ayurvedic doctors have a system for treating illness and disease, but the ayurvedic lifestyle

Yoga with Sejel

2010-05-11T12:37:00.013Z

Being at one with your yoga practice can allow you to receive more benefits and understand your path in a much clearer light. Whether you are looking to focus on a specific goal or medical condition, or to establish a personalised, inspiring and evolving yoga practice for long term health and wellbeing, the guidance received from private lessons or small group lessons can be an effective

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

2010-04-15T19:19:00.000Z

1. Universal laws of Nature (Yama) - non violence, truthfulness, integrity, divine conduct, and non attachment - “When we are established in non attachment, the nature & purpose of existence is understood." 2. How to Live in Harmony (Niyama) - simplicity, contentment, purification, refinement, and surrender to the Divine - "From contentment, unsurpassed happiness is gained." 3. Postures (

About Yoga and Ayurveda on Blog Talk Radio

2010-04-15T19:16:00.003Z

Yoga in Hyde Park: Balancing Poses - Warrior III

2010-04-15T14:41:00.000Z

Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) is a great balancing pose. It strengthens the legs, abdomen, spine, and shoulders and increases concentration and balance. This is the final posture but you might want to see my steps below! Shift your weight onto the right foot, place your hands on your hips, and raise the left leg up. Focus your eyes on a point ahead. Stretch the left leg away from you and

The Meaning of "Hatha" Yoga

2010-04-15T14:35:00.010Z

Hatha yoga refers to the physical practice of yoga, or "union" of the body, mind and Self and of the individual consciousness with that of the Universal, the source of Creation. Hatha yoga consists of asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. In the yogic text the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it is said that Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, the yoga of meditation

What is Self Realisation?

2010-04-15T14:33:00.000Z

"The illumined sages say Knowledge is twofold, higher and lower. The study of the Vedas, linguistics, rituals, astronomy, and all the arts,Can be called lower knowledge. The higher is that which leads to Self realisation." (Mundaka Upanishad, I, 1)

Ganesha Mantra

2010-03-12T21:14:00.016Z

Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha

The Bija Mantras of the Chakras

2009-12-11T18:26:00.008Z

ॐ - Om - Ajna हं - Hang - Vishudhi यं - Yang - Anahata रं - Rang - Manipura वं - Vang - Svadisthana लं - Lang- Muladhara The above are the bija mantras for the chakras from muladhara to ajna. As there is no English word for the bija mantras, and many Sanskrit words, letters and syllables, when translated from Sanskrit to English, there is more than one way of spelling a word. Therefore,

Yoga Mudra, Ayurveda and the Chakras

2009-12-11T11:35:00.007Z

In Ayurveda, the element corresponding to each finger Thumb = Fire Index finger = Air Middle finger = Heaven/Ether Ring finger = Earth Little finger = Water In yoga, the chakra corresponding to each finger Thumb = Solar plexus/manipura Index finger = Heart/anahata Middle finger = Throat/vishuddhi Ring finger = Root/muladhara Little finger = Sacral/svadisthana

The Bija Mantras for the Sun Salutations

2009-12-10T23:28:00.007Z

The six bija mantras, or seed syllables for the Surya Namaskar: Om Hraam Om Hreem Om Hroom Om Hraim Om Hraum Om Hrah To be repeated four times during one round of the Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations. More on the Sun Salutations. Also see Sun Mantras for the Surya Namaskar. Please note that the articles on this blog are intended as an aid for students practicing under the guidance of a

Mantra for the Sun Salutations

2009-12-10T10:28:00.018Z

Om Mitraya Namaha - salutations to the friend of all Om Ravaye Namaha - salutations to the shining one Om Suraya Namaha - salutations to the inducer of activity Om Bhanave Namaha - salutations to he who illumines Om Khagaya Namaha - salutations to she who moves quickly in the sky Om Pushne Namaha - salutations to the giver of strength Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha - salutations to the

A Selection of Yoga Music

2009-12-05T01:08:00.002Z

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Some Wonderful Yoga Books

2009-12-05T00:55:00.003Z

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Mantra and the Significance of OM (AUM)

2009-11-26T16:23:00.010Z

What is Mantra? Mantra is the repetition of sacred sounds in the form of words, phrases, syllables, or prayers. When we repeat mantra we send our vibrations from our body into the universe, creating harmony between us and the world. Mantra yoga can be seen as “the science of sound” where we access the inner sound, the “nada” through the outer sound, the “mantra”. Some of the sacred Sanskrit

Happy New Year Students!

2009-01-01T16:24:00.016Z

On new years day as I make my resolutions I am thinking about the nada, the inner guide or inner music, which is found at the heart centre when we are in meditation. According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika,"the absolute consciousness exists within the sound proceeding from the anahata chakra." Om ShantiThe Yoga Harmony Team

Spiritual Journey: Niyama - The Second Limb of Yoga

2008-12-26T22:27:00.012Z

Niyamas - Personal Observances for Spiritual GrowthSaucha - purity, cleanlinessSantosha - contentmentTapas - heat, intense practice that leads to transformationSvadhyaya - study of the SelfIshvarapranidhana - trust, confidence, love and faith in life's creative principles, surrender to or connection with a higher beingThese are qualities that when cultivated even to a small degree can result in

Living in Harmony: Yama - The First Limb of Yoga

2008-12-25T23:15:00.043Z

Yamas - Our Understanding of the Universal Laws of Nature and Our Relationship with Ourselves and Our Environment.Patanjali's Yoga Sutras describe the Eight Limbs of Yoga. It is important to note that these eight limbs are interrelated and can therefore only be experienced together as a whole, rather than as consecutive steps. The first limb of Yoga, Yamas, is about respecting and learning from

Upanishads - The Inner Self

2008-12-25T00:40:00.014Z

"Smaller than a grain of rice, smaller than a grain of barley,smaller than a mustard seed, smaller than a grain of millet is the Self. This is the Self dwelling in my heart, greater than the earth, greater than the sky, greater than all the worlds."Selected From The Chandogya Upanishad

The Tree Of Eternity

2008-12-25T00:28:00.006Z

"When the five senses are stilled, when the mind is stilledWhen the intellect is stilled,That is called the highest state by the wise.They say yoga is this complete stillnessIn which one enters the unitive state,Never to become separate again.If one is not established in this state,The sense of unity will come and go."The Katha Upanishad

What Is Real Never Ceases To Be

2008-11-10T11:18:00.012Z

What is real never ceases to be.The unreal never is.The sages who realize the Self know the secretOf what is and what is not.(Bhagavad Gita)I have selected this verse as it talks of the truth and the reality of existence. When we are able to contemplate the idea of truth with the clarity of a peaceful but focused mind, we can prevent getting caught up in one perspective, misunderstanding, and

The Gunas: The 3 Characteristics of Nature

2008-07-29T16:03:00.025Z

The 3 Gunas are qualities that our essential nature consists of. These are:Rajas - passion, activity, action.Tamas - inertia, ignorance, dullness.Sattva - harmony, purity, lightness.The practice of yoga (asanas, pranayama, and meditation), helps us to move towards a more sattvic, or harmonious way of being by balancing these qualities. When out of balance a person can be ida dominated, or

My View on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

2008-06-24T09:53:00.027Z

Book One 1.1. Atha yoganusasanam 1.2. Yogah chitta vritti nirodhah 1.3. Tada drastuh svarupe avasthanam The first three sutras introduce the subject and tell us of the goal and meaning of yoga. 1.1. Now the auspicious exposition of yoga is being offered. This is an auspicious occasion. The offering of yoga is made to the student at the right time, once the student has spent some