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Namaste - The Divine spark in me meets the Divine spark in you.

People ask me 'what type of Yoga do I teach?' To me yoga is yoga & my understanding of is that the word 'yoga' means unity or oneness - it comes from a Sanskrit phrase 'to yoke'.

Yoga unites our consciousness with Universal Consciousness
and connects us to our Real Self - our Essence - the Divine Spark.

Yoga is a light which, once lit, can never fade out. The more you do it the brighter the flame burns within you. Why should you practice yoga?........ to kindle the divine fire within yourself. Everyone has a dormant spark of divinity in him which has to be fanned into flame. BKS Iyengar

On a more practical level, the way I teach is primarily to bring about a state of healthy balance in the body, emotions and mind through the practice of Patanjali's Yoga. Known as Astanga (asta-8; anga-limb) Yoga.

The eight limbs or aspects of Patanjali's Yoga are: 1. Yamas (Universal principles) 2. Niyamas (Observances) 3. Asanas (Postures) 4. Pranayama (Breath Awareness) 5. Pratyahara (Sense withdrawal) 6. Dharana (Concentration) 7. Dhyana (Meditation) 8. Samadhi (Bliss/Self-Realization)

Yoga offers an attitude and science to life producing firstly a profound feeling of peace, both mentally and physically.

This deep inner peace, stimulates both thoughts and actions.
The Latin tag: "Mens sana in corpore sano" simply means
"A healthy mind in a healthy body".

Benefits of Yoga and Meditation - Relaxation, Positive Thinking, Vital Energy, Self-confidence, Self-security, Self awareness, Development of memory, Improved sleep, Strengthens Will-power, Develops the personality, Increases flexibility & Physical wellness.

The aim of meditation is to bring about a relaxed and calm state of mind - yet alert and focused at the same time. This is when we are able to perceive life with clearer understanding and awareness.

Relaxation in a meditative state provides rest which is deeper than sleep.