Yoga Classes
HATHA YOGA
HATHA YOGA
Yoga Classes at the Ashram
Hatha Yoga is the preparation for meditation by making the body healthy and balancing the energy in the body. This is done through the physical postures with awareness (asanas), breathing practices (pranayama), deep relaxations (yoga nidra) and other advanced practices.
No prior experience is required. Hatha practice guidelines have been included to help you make the most of your practice.
Hatha for health
Most people practise hatha yoga for health and stress release. This is excellent. Many then discover that it is possible to go deeper. They then begin to also practice meditation (Raja Yoga).
Schedule
Yoga Classes are offered from Monday to Saturday
Monday
09h30 - 10h45
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
18h00 - 19h15
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
Tuesday
09h30 - 10h45
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class
18h00 - 19h15
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
Wednesday
09h30 - 10h45
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
18h00 - 19h15
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class
Thursday
09h30 - 10h45
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
18h00 - 19h15
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class
Friday
09h30 - 10h45
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
11h00 - 11h30
Yoga Nidra
18h00 - 19h15
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class
Saturday
08h00 - 09h15
Beginner Hatha Yoga Class
09h30 - 10h45
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class
Pricing
| Single Class | One Class per Week (Monthly) | Unlimited (Half Month) | Unlimited (Full Month) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children (15 and under) | R 50.00 | R 135.00 | R 110.00 | R 190.00 |
| Students | R 80.00 | R 230.00 | R 170.00 | R 330.00 |
| Young Persons | R 100.00 | R 270.00 | R 220.00 | R 380.00 | Adults | R 100.00 | R 270.00 | R 220.00 | R 380.00 |
| Married Couple | - | - | - | R 600.00 |
| Pensioner | Donation | Donation | Donation | Donation |
- Students must be self-supporting full-time career students
- Children are aged 15 and under
- Young persons are aged 16 and over
- Pensioners are on government pension (proof required) are asked to contribute on a donation basis
HATHA YOGA
Guidelines to the Practice of Hatha Yoga
The below are frequently asked questions. If you have a question and cannot find the answer below or on our website, please feel free to contact us via the contact form and we will get back to you
- Regular practice makes speedy headway - set aside a time each day.
- Wear clean, loose, comfortable clothing.
- Cleanliness is next to Godliness so before practice have a quick wash, empty bladder and bowels also, if possible. If you wear sandals, kindly check that your feet are clean before stepping into the yoga room. If you need to have a wash, kindly bring your own towel
- No asanas (postures) or pranayama (breathing) should be attempted with food in the stomach. Allow two hours to elapse after a light meal, three hours after a heavy meal.
- If you have had a spinal or neck injury in the past - if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, or are under treatment for an organic illness such as diabetes, ulcers, hernias, asthma - if you have recently undergone surgery or may be pregnant - it is important that you tell your yoga teacher BEFORE the class. There may be asanas you should not attempt at first as they may actually worsen your condition. On the other hand, your teacher may help you choose suitable asanas for practice that will actually help improve your particular problem
- In the beginning one should take short rests between each asana, to allow pulse rate and breathing to return to normal.
- One should relax and spend at least ten minutes on basic deep breathing practices as taught in the class, at the end of each session.
- All breathing should be long, CALM, deep and COMFORTABLE, within one’s own limits and without straining. No breath retention if suffering from high blood pressure or heart ailments
- Perform all yoga practices with a mental attitude of calm contemplation directed towards the breathing and the movement, towards the effects and the flow of prana. (subtle energy)
- No violence - learn to extend rather than strain and struggle. Inform teacher if you find any difficulty or discomfort in a posture. As headstands are not for beginners, please never attempt to do this.
- Please do not attend an intermediate class without first consulting your teacher.
- If there are any questions please refer them to your teacher who is there to help you in your practice and understanding of yoga.
- Swami Sivananda