Sattva Hatha Yoga

 

A balanced and mindful, practice of asanas (postures), breath, relaxation and meditation.

 

  • I teach in the Hatha Yoga style.                  
  • My classes are medium paced, and include asanas (posture work), with emphasis on the breath and a final relaxation / meditation.
  • My aim is to centre and bring balance to both your mind and body.
  • Classes are suitable for all abilities.
  • I am a fully insured BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) Student Teacher.

What is Yoga?

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj which can be translated into English as "to unite, to join or to connect".  The unity comes when the mind and body work as one.

What is Hatha?

The word Hatha is composed of "sun" (ha) and "moon" (tha) and conveys a feeling of a balance of complimentary influences.

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha Yoga is philisophically rooted in the tantric movement.  It uses the body as a tool for inner exploration.  Hatha Yoga aims to purify the body and therefore the mind.

What is Sattva?

According to Indian philosophy, everything is a combination of three essential qualities called the gunas:

SATTVA:      A PURE BALANCED STATE

Rajas:           Activity and restlessness

Tamas:         Inertia, laziness and melancholy

 

Thank you for visiting my website, please take a look at some of the other pages and join me in a Yoga class.

Namaste.

Meryl