Dear Nilaya House friends,
Yoga is one of those things where the more you do it, the greater the benefits, so we are happy to be expanding our timetable to offer more options throughout the day to practice yoga with experienced teachers.
Starting in March we have some extra early evening Iyengar Yoga classes as well as early morning Vinaysa Krama classes, a beautiful practice of asanas synchronised with the breath, in the tradition of Krishnamacharya (see the full timetable below).
I will be taking some time off during March to travel to India for my own personal yoga practice (March 12-30). During this time we will welcome back KPJAYI Level 2 authorised teacher Tonya Ruddick as guest teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Dubai. I look forward to returning at the end of March ready to celebrate AYD’s fifth birthday in April and participate in our
bi-annual daily practice challenge. Stay tuned for details!
Yours in Yoga,
Nea.
UPCOMING COURSES
VEDIC CHANTING EXPLAINED
The deeper we understand, the higher we rise. Join Sreedharanji to learn the meaning behind mantras commonly heard in Yoga.
Starts March 5
Four Weeks (one session per week)
Tuesdays 8:00-9:15pm
AED290 for full program or AED105 per session
March 5 – Significance of Shivaratri and the Sacred Chants of Shiva.
What is the symbolism of Shiva in yoga philosophy – FREE EVENT
March 12 – Gayatri Mantra and the symbolism of AUM
March 18 – Essential chants in Yoga including OM Sahana Vavathu, Om Purnamidam
March 26 – The science and method behind the chanting process
WEEKEND YOGA COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
WITH APARAJITA GHOSE
This course designed to introduce you to the basics of Hatha Yoga. Learn correct breathing, posture alignment and relaxation techniques to give you a solid foundation for a safe and beneficial yoga practice over the long term. Ideal for beginners but also highly recommended for anyone wanting to master the basics. All participants will receive a useful course manual for future reference.
Four two-hour sessions spread over two weekends.
March 22 & 23 and 29 & 30 – 11:00-1:00pm
AED700 per person or AED1200 for two (invite your friend or partner)
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
FENG SHUI WORKSHOPS WITH SARA FAKHOURI
Feng Shui provides solutions to improve your well-being by connecting with the
flow of the universal energy, Qi, in your home. This practice is anchored in the ancient Taoist wisdom that we are interconnected with all that surrounds us, and that we can thrive when aligned with the Qi of the universe.
FENG SHUI WORKSHOPS WITH SARA FAKHOURI
Feng Shui provides solutions to improve your well-being by connecting with the
flow of the universal energy, Qi, in your home. This practice is anchored in the ancient Taoist wisdom that we are interconnected with all that surrounds us, and that we can thrive when aligned with the Qi of the universe.
3:00-4:15pm – The Theory
4:30-6:00pm – In Practice
AED400 theory module
AED540 practical module
AED800 for full program
5% discount on comprehensive audits
for all participants
SHAMANIC BREATHWORK WITH AWAKENING PREMA
Join Awakening Prema for their third Shamanic Breathwork workshop with us. Shamanic breathwork involves intense breathing exercises to allow practitioners to transcend their mind and tap into their subconscious as a way to heal. The process itself uses very simple means: it combines accelerated breathing with evocative music in a special set, live sounds and setting to enter a non-ordinary state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing process of the individual’s psyche, bringing the seeker a particular set of internal experiences.
Friday March 8 – 5:30-7:30pm
AED200
SIMPLY YOGA, FOR MEN WITH AMANDA SMITH
This workshop is designed for men who would like to dip their toe in and try yoga.
Super simple and accessible movements, easy-to-practice breathing techniques, this is
the perfect introduction into a practice that can be for everyone.
Saturday March 9 – 3:00-5:00pm
AED175
LAUGHING BUDDAH RITUAL WITH SHEETAL RAJAN
Laugh your way to better health, increased happiness and stronger relationships with Spiritual Coach Sheetal Rajan at the Laughing Buddha Ritual. With a deep-rooted commitment to helping the world raise its vibration through the understanding of Sacred Geometry, Sheetal has designed a unique workshop that welcomes you to tap into your innate frequency through Laughter Yoga. When we open our hearts and minds with laughter and immerse ourselves into our own vibration, everything begins to makes sense. Every connection, every ‘coincidence’ and every dream… makes sense. Welcome it in this ‘laugh out loud’ session with Sheetal.
Saturday March 16 – 12:00-3:00pm
AED200 for NH members
AED250 for non members
THURSDAY CLUB
PRANAYAMA & RELAXATION WITH NASSEEM KAPASI
Pranayama, which literally means ‘to extend the vital life force’, or prana, is an incredibly
rich practice made up of many breathing techniques that vary in complexity from ones simple enough for a child to do to those appropriate only for experienced practitioners. Learning to relax properly is an important method of de-stressing. In our fast paced lives very few of us take time out to relax, calm down and relieve stress. Relaxation combined with pranayama brings about an overall state of well being on a physical, physiological, emotional and psychological level. Join Naseem for this special workshop on pranayama and relaxation. Suitable for those with established yoga practices.
Thursday Feb 14 – 11:00-1:00pm
NAADIS & NERVES WITH RANGAJI RAMACHANDRAN
Modern day yoga incorporates the contemporary approach of muscles and bones and tussles. Whereas the ancients used to see its as VAAYUs (the life principles) VARMAAS
(vital points) & NAADIS (energy channels). What are these? What are their relevance. Understanding this structure and how ASANA (postures) influences us at these levels will give us a deeper understanding of our yoga practice. Join Rangaji for this theoretical and practical masterclass.
Thursday Feb 21 – 11:00-1:00pm
AED150 for NH members
AED200 for non members
NEW CLASSES
IYENGAR YOGA ALL LEVELS
Tuesday 5:00-6:15pm
Wednesday 5:15-6:30pm
VINYASA KRAMA
Sunday – 7:00-8:15am
Tuesday – 7:00-8:15am
SOUND HEALING
NEW TIME Saturday – 6:45-7:45pm
TAI CHI
NEW TIME Saturday – 8:00-9:00pm
AYURVEDIC RECIPE
SPROUTED MUNG BEAN KITCHARI
This is an easy-to-make delicious recipe, from Kate ODonnell’s Everyday Ayurveda cookbook, ideal for supporting a daily yoga practice. For an even lighter kitchari, swap out half the basmati rice with quinoa. Ayurveda adores the mung bean which does not promote any imbalance in any body type. These small green round guys are a building food, yet they are light to digest.
Ingredients:
5 cups of water
3/4 cups of green mung beans, sprouted
3/4 cup basmati rice
1 tbsp sattvic spice mix
2 inch piece free ginger finely diced
1 tsp salt
1-2 tsp ghee
Fresh coriander for garnish
Method:
In a large suacepan, boil 5 cups of water on high heat. Add rice, beans, spice mix and ginger to boiling water and bring to the boil again. Turn heat down and simmer partially covered for 20-30 minutes. Add a little more note water if need. Turn of the heat, stir in salt and ghee and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh coriander and a side of seasonal vegetables.
For more great recipes check out Kate’s Ayurveda cook books –
now on sale in the Shala Boutique.
