What is Yoga?

Yoga is a physical, mental & spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. it is a holistic approach of uniting the body, mind and spirit.

Yoga and yoga postures are beneficial as they bring a harmonious balance within your body system. A state of total well-being is not just a healthy body, but a healthy mind and spirit too. Yoga works on all these facets.All ailments, diseases are manifestations of imbalances of dosas in the body. Ailments are the body’s way of calling attention for ‘more care’. Yoga provides a simple and practical solutions to all your daily problems.

Physically, the yoga postures improve the flexibility of the muscles and the joints. They also massage the organs, thus improving their functionality. Yoga heals various chronic illnesses in a natural and simple way and also improves the body’s immunity.
Meditation being one of the main aspects of yoga, it’s essential that you sit for meditation after practicing yoga and pranayama. In meditation one delves deep into the Self.
In an extremely subtle and effortless manner, yoga and yoga postures make you more contented and happy. Overall the body feels healthier and more energetic. It is less prone to diseases and effects of day-to-day stress. When the yoga poses are coordinated with the breath, the practice becomes effortless.

Aim: Our aim is to naturally rejuvenate an individual, by balancing the body, mind and spirit. The focus is ‘balance’.

Ashtanga Yoga and Principles

Authentic Ashatanga yoga Sutras –196 sanskrit lines or sutras. As the printing technology was not available at that time, this text has been transferred through generations by oral recitations (Shruti).

Meaning of Ashtanga – In Sanskrit “Ashta + anga” is Ashtanga. “Ashta” means Eight and “Anga” is limbs so it means Eight Limb path, ashtanga yoga is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali.

Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga –

1.Yama (Principles)
Ahinsa – A principle of non-violence
Satya – A principle of Truthfulness
Asateya – A principle of non stealing
Brahmacharya – Continence / celibacy
Aparigah – A principle of non-hoarding or non possessiveness

2. Niyama (Personal Disciplines)
Shoucha – Purity
Santosh – Contentment
Tapa – Endurance
Swadhyaya- Self study
Eshwar-Pranidhan- Dedication

3.Asana – (Yoga Postures/ positions) A stable and comfortable posture which helps attain mental equilibrium.

4.Pranayama – (Yoga Breathing) Extension and control of breath.

5.Pratyahara – (Withdrawal of Senses) A mental preparation to increase the power of mind.

6.Dharana – (Concentration on Object) Concentration of mind on one object and its field.

7.Dhyan – (Meditation) With drawing mind from all external objects and Focusing it on one point and meditating on it.

8.Samadhi – (Salvation) State of Super bliss, joy and merging individual consciousness in to universal consciousness.

Benefits of Yoga:

• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Improves flexibility and fitness
• Develops the strength to cope with stress and anger
• Sub cortical regions of brain dominate
• Slow dynamic and static movements
• Normalisation of muscle tone
• Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments
• Low caloric consumption
• Energising (breathing is natural or controlled)
• Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite)
• improves focus, concentration, and attention
• Teaches you how to be calm and relax
• Strengthen muscles
• Increase hunger
• Improve breathing problems

A calm, peaceful and meditative environment, our purpose is to bring yoga and mindfulness to the community. Non-judgmental, and personable, you will find a very different experience here. Rejoice Yoga offers you a comfortable studio where you can develop, and challenge yourself in your practice. Visit us Rejoice Ayur Health Clinic to find an environment that shares your interest, passion and goals, connecting awareness to your body, mind and practice. All classes are taught by expert yoga instructors with compassion, skill, and safety.

Yoga for Kids

Our approach is to teaching children how to relax and be more focus in their day to day activities and, bring out the hidden talent & potential of the child. Which leads to a healthy body-mind balance. Yoga helps to focus on the social and emotional aspects of children learning. Children develops the strentgh to cope with stress, mood, self regulation skills pertaining to emotions and stress. The sessions are interesting, full of fun and challenging, We are here to help your child.

Benefits of Yoga for children:

• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Improves flexibility and fitness
• Improves focus, concentration, and attention
• Teaches children how to be calm and relax
• Develops the strength to cope with stress and anger

To know more about Yoga Therapy in Melbourne or to make an appointment with one of our highly experienced practitioners please contact on +61411114403 or email at info@rejoiceclinic.com.au