Welcome to 2020! May you be blessed with the fruits of a regular yoga practice with the possibilities of being able to see things more clearly.
At the beginning of the new year we often think about things we want to achieve, the direction we would like our lives to take. Yoga is such an invaluable tool for bringing clarity and focus for us to see what truly gives us lasting happiness. Through regular practice, we begin to feel good in our own skin, the mind is more at ease, we feel we can take on whatever life throws our way, and we grow in our understanding of our life’s purpose. Yoga brings us not just physical and mental vitality, but works in cultivating compassion and resilience, essential supports for any growth or transformation we want to undertake.
However, sometimes we know all of this in theory, but there is a bit of a gap between doing what we know will be good for us, and then actually doing it. That’s why the beginning of the year can be such a powerful time to set the intention of forming some new habits that you know will serve you well in the long term. With that in mind we’ve got some great beginners courses coming up this month which are open to those completely new to yoga or those just wanting to get back in the yoga groove again.
We’ve also made a few adjustments to our class pass, removing the time limits from 10, 20 and 40 class passes, but because we firmly believe the more yoga the better, the best value for you remains our monthly unlimited pass.
We look forward to seeing you back on the mat!
Yours in Yoga
Nea
SPECIAL EVENTS
CREATING 2020 WITH SHEETAL RAJAN
Join Sheetal Rajan from The Sacred Being for an engaging and eclectic workshop to shift your new year into fifth gear. Explore the world of Sacred Geometry and rediscover your world in the form of energy and vibration. Immerse yourself in the mathematical marvel of the universe and learn how to recognise your frequency, raise your own vibration and manifest your reality.
In this four-hour workshop, you will:
• Explore the life-changing world of Sacred Geometry
• Understand the importance of Sacred Geometry to your body, mind and soul
• Connect to your energy field and release old energies and constructs from the previous year
• Engage in a unique ‘Law of Attraction’ exercise that helps to set your vision for the new year
• Go home with actual tools and exercises that will help you achieve your goals for 2020.
Get ready to voyage into 2020 with a whole new perspective.
FRIDAY JANUARY 10, 2020
11:00-3:00pm
AED365
FULL MOON SOUND MEDITATION WITH AWAKENING PREMA
Celebrate the 1st full moon of 2020 with a beautiful sound meditation by Awakening Prema.
A special moment to set your goals and intentions for the year in a high vibration journey.
Ana and Renato’s sound healing journey is like no other – combining various instruments, having the focus on the on the full moon, with crystal sounds including Tibetan bowls, ocean drum, native American flute, tongue drum, rain stick, chimes, gong and the soothing voice of Ana.
The experience is sure to bring you full body and mind relaxation within a deep inner journey. You will float out the door!
SATURDAY JANUARY 11
7:30-9:30pm
AED150
UPCOMING COURSES
INTRO TO ASHTANGA YOGA COURSES
Gain strength, flexibility, stamina and an overall sense of wellbeing Join one of our beginners’ courses this month to learn the basics of Ashtanga yoga. Each course is limited to eight students only to ensure personal attention and taught by teachers with more than 10 years practice and teaching experience. These courses are the ideal preparation for developing
a self-practice and attending our Mysore-style classes. Open to complete beginners to yoga, those new to the Ashtanga method or students with some Ashtanga experience but wanting
a more thorough review.
THREE-WEEK COURSE (Mornings)
SUNDAY & TUESDAY MORNINGS
7:00-8:00am
Starts January 12
AED 580
THREE-WEEK COURSE (Women Only)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS
10:00-11:00am
Starts January 14
AED580
FOUR-WEEK BEGINNERS YOGA COURSE
This four-week beginners course is the ideal way to begin your practice and discover yoga in a safe and supportive environment. It is perfect for beginners and suitable for anyone looking to revisit the fundamentals of yoga.
Each 90-minute session will build the practice week-by-week, introducing you to the basics
of yoga postures (asanas), healthy alignment and breathing. You’ll also learn simple relaxation techniques
This course provides a good foundation for continued practice at any of the classes we offer.
WEDNESDAYS 8:30-10:00am
Starts Wednesday January 15
AED420
FOUR-WEEK PRENATAL YOGA COURSE
This four-week course, taught by certified birth doula Britni Allen, is designed to bring about body awareness and connection with your baby as your pregnancy develops. The course is limited to six students only so you receive individual and personal attention from the teacher who will be able to provide you with enhanced guidance and support.
The course format also means that the students each week are the same, so the class setting is intimate and supportive. Each class will incorporate breathing techniques as well as a sequence of yoga asanas, repeated week-to-week, that are useful for maintaining and building strength through the pregnancy, relieving pregnancy-associated discomfort as well preparing physically and mentally for birth.
The course is designed in a way that it is suitable to re-take a second four-week session. Suitable for pregnant women from the second trimester onwards, with or without yoga experience (with doctors clearance).
FRIDAYS 9:00-10:00am
Starts January 10
AED420
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO SOMATIC YIN PLUS THREE MASTERCLASSES WITH JADE WOOD
FRIDAY JANUARY 24
11:00-2:00pm (AED375)
Introduction to Somatic Yin Yoga
– The Art of Un-Doing
In this three-hour workshop we will meet the practice of Somatic Yin, developed by Jade Wood this is a unique combination of Yin Yoga, Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, Somatic Experiencing and
Body Mapping.
3:00-5:30pm (AED275)
Somatic Yin –
Centering Through Your Spine
This two-and-a-half hour masterclass is devoted to bringing you a clearer sense of your central axis and mast of movement, your spine. We will be exploring the four degrees of spinal expression – flexion, extension, twisting and side bending – through the practice of Somatic Yin.
SATURDAY JANUARY 25
12:00-2:30pm (AED275)
Somatic Yin
– Cultivating Pelvic Presence
This two-and-a-half hour masterclass focuses on refining our awareness of and releasing unnecessary tension in our pelvis aiming to give a clearer sense of your hips and hara so that you can consciously experience the full three dimensional spectrum of this powerful gateway.
3:30-6:00pm (AED275)
Feldenkrais and Fascia Masterclass
– Finding Your Feet
This special masterclass introduces you to the Feldenkrais method and how it can help you to literally find your feet.
TEACHER TRAINING IN 2020
200-HOUR HATHA YOGA TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE
Start your journey towards teaching by learning the fundamentals of yoga.
This six-month training in Dubai, starting mid-February 2020, will be led by senior teacher Sneha Arora, supported by a team of teachers, experts in yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, health & wellness.
The training is a well-balanced holistic integrative curriculum of seven different modules taught over 14 weekends. This thorough curriculum has been developed by The Yoga Institute and used to train thousands of yoga teachers worldwide. It is focused on ensuring graduates are equipped with the fundamentals of yoga practice, spanning philosophy and practical yogic techniques.
The course is accredited by Yoga Alliance, Govt. of India, AYUSH India and the International Federation of Yoga.
For more information visit HERE
Curious to learn more…
Join us for the next FREE taster class and information session.
SATURDAY JANUARY 11, 12:00-1:00pm
THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 7:30-8:30pm
BOOK CORNER
BE HERE NOW, RAM DASS
Remembering spiritual teacher Ram Dass (Richard Alpert) who left his body on December 29, 2019. Ram Dass’ book Be Here Now, first published in 1971. detailing his own personal spiritual journey has served as an inspiration for many fellow seekers over the years.
His more recent book Polishing the Mirror (2013) is also excellent.
Thank you to Ram Dass for your guiding light for so many years.
