Workshops
Saturday Workshops    Intended as a means to expand and explore the deeper essence of yoga teachings, these excellent workshops can be taken alone or as part of a full day programme.
July 15
Yoga for the Back
• Gentle Asanas and stretches for the back
• How to deal with back pain
• Correcting poor postural habits
August 12
Kirtan and Mantra Chanting
• Chanting for emotional and mental balance
• How to use Mantras
• The power of Sanskrit
August 19
Kriya Workshop – Yogic Cleansing Techniques
• Presentation of Kriya techniques
• Theory and practice of Kriyas
*Kriya workshop can be done as part of the full day Yoga, Health
  and Rejuvenation Fasting Day.

September 16
Stress Management
• Understanding stress
• Practical techniques for alleviating stress
• Breaking negative habits
September 30
Karma and Reincarnation
• The law of cause and effect
• The 3 types of Karma
• Shaping your destiny
Oct 7
How to Increase Your Energy
• Prana (vital energy) – its forms and functions
• Purifying the 5 koshas (sheaths)
• Yogic practices for increase energy

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
PRICE

Workshop only (1 to 3pm)
Members £9
Non – Members £12
Students £10.50

Full – day programme
(lunch included)
Members £19
Non – Members £24
Students £21.50

FULL – DAY PROGRAMME
10.30 – 12pm
Asana/pranayama class
12noon
Lunch
1 – 2.30pm
Workshop (see above)
4 – 5.30pm
Asana/pranayama class
6 – 8pm
Satsang

 Weekday Workshops

 PRICE: Non-members: £10 / Members £8 / Students £9 – Each workshop lasts 11/2 hrs

May 4 | 8 – 9.30pm, Thursday
Breaking Negative Habits
• Re – channel your mental energy
• Focus on the positive
• Tips for a healthy lifestyle
Textbook: The Sivananda Companion to Meditation
by The Sivananda Yoga Centre
July 27 | 6.30pm, Thursday
How to Get Sound Sleep
• How to prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep
• Understanding the nature of sleep
• What happens to the mind during sleep
Study book: How to Get Sound Sleep by Swami Sivananda
June 22 | 6.30pm, Tuesday
Chanting for Mental Relaxation
• The science of sound vibration
• Transforming negative emotions
• Mantra: tools for a positive mind

Aug 1 | 6.30pm, Tuesday
Make Yoga a Lifestyle
• How to develop a daily practice
• Incorporating the 5 points into your day
• Setting and sticking to your goals

June 27 | 8pm, Tuesday
Yoga in the Office
• Simple exercises at your desk
• Improving your posture while at work
• Guidelines for positive work relationships

Aug 21 | 8pm, Monday
Prana, Chakras and the Astral body
• Understanding Prana and how to increase it
• Anatomy of the astral body
• Study of Nadis and Chakras
Study book: Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-devananda

July 12 | 8pm, Wednesday
How to Deal with stress
• Understanding the fight/flight reflex
• Stress management techniques
• Learning to detach and let go
Sept 6 | 6.30pm, Wednesday
The Art of Breathing
• Prana, breath and mind control
• Understanding the mechanics of breathing
• Breathing exercises for concentration and mental calm
Study book: Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda
July 19 | 8pm, Wednesday
Art of Relaxation
• The power of auto-suggestion
• The three levels of relaxation
• Diet and relaxation
Sept 13 | 8pm, Wednesday
Yoga for the Eyes
• Techniques for strengthening the eyes
• Yoga techniques for healthy eyes
• 1 hour of practical exercises