The beauty, ancient wisdom and discipline of Yoga is a way of life, offering a way of being for optimal wellbeing - physically, mentally and spiritually... it transforms and brings us to the more subtle layers of our being, deeper into the wisdom of the heart.  When the seed of wisdom is watered, we naturally shine a light on our own inner knowledge, enhancing daily life and deepening our connection.   Courses will be livestream so we have a sense of community,  connect with others and learn together (recordings will be available if you are unable to attend livestream).

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Yoga Study Courses

Prana & the vital energy body

​A exploration of prana, vital energy and the Pranamaya Kosha, our energy body and chakras.  When we have an understanding of the link between the physical, mind and energy body, we can maintain and optimise our vitality and wellbeing.  Working with our own energy can help in improved physical health, a calmer balanced way of life, stress reduction and increased energy levels.   The course is over 4 sessions and includes mostly theory and pranayama, along with a little meditation and mantra.  more info...

Full Info & Booking

4 WEEKLY SESSIONS
​Mondays, 6.15 - 7.30pm, BST
dates: 8th Feb - 8th March (classes on 8th/22nd Feb & 1st/8th Mar)
teacher: Lila Conway
online - via Zoom (plus recordings)

Recordings will be available for 7 days if you are unable to make the livestream session you can follow the course at your own pace.

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The Yoga of Mantra, Chanting & Meditation
Online Course via zoom ​

6 WEEKLY SESSIONS
​Mondays, 6.15 - 7.30pm, BST
dates: 8th Feb - 8th March (classes on 8th/22nd Feb & 1st/8th Mar)
teacher: Lila Conway
online - via Zoom (plus recordings).  Limited places available.

Recordings will be available for 7 days if you are unable to make the livestream session you can follow the course at your own pace.

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The Course
The yoga of sacred mantra is an expression of love, it is spiritual food for the heart and soul.  Mantra meditation purifies the heart, steadies the mind and naturally elevates, bringing joy, vitality, peace of mind, happiness and connection.   Understanding how and why we practice will help you to deepen your practice, open the mind to greater possibilities and cultivate a compassionate and loving heart.

The course is a heartfelt blend of mantra theory and meditation.  We will discuss and practice sanskrit mantras as meditation.  We will sing mantras (kirtan) and also practice Japa meditation, the repetition of mantra outloud and silently.  We will explore the following and more:-

• Mantra & meditation theory (around 30/40 minutes each class), a deeper understanding of meditation & mantra, how the practice can help us find peace, connection and awaken our inner joy
• Meditation & the mind according to Raja Yoga with references to Raja Yoga Sutras
• Bhakti Yoga Meditation with references to Bhakti Yoga texts 
• Why Sanskrit?  Pronunciation of mantras
• Guidelines for a mantra meditation practice in daily life
• Benefits and meaning behind each mantra
• Kirtan (devotional singing of mantra).  Singing of simple kirtan together as a meditation and prayer
• Japa mantra chanting/meditation practice
• Bhakti Yoga and stories of Gods, Goddesses
  
• Inspiration from the sages and saints of India
• Techniques for establishing a home practice
• Mantra for mental health and spiritual wellbeing

The course will be held online via zoom.  If you can't make the timings or would like to replay the session again, replay recordings will be available for 7 days.  There will be both theory and practice in each session, with time for group interaction/questions.

Each of the six weekly classes will include simple kirtan  (devotional singing), mantra and meditation theory, silent mantra meditation, stories, references to yoga texts e.g. Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and more.  

The course is open for everyone, no experience is necessary.  You do not need to be able to sing or have practiced meditation before. 

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