aYURVEDA & Meditation |
Spa Of The Earth embraces a dynamic integration of various branches of yoga and Ayurveda. The foundation for our classes are to support personal growth, and to prepare the mind, body and soul for personal evolution. Meditation is the goal of asana but there is more to the growth of the soul than this. Ayurveda teaches the best way to live, eat breath, sleep, and reduce karma. In our present state we must learn to live in this body and mind in the best way possible. Our spirit will transcend these needs but only with the help of these very important basic needs. We give you an experience that leads the physical into a spiritual one. Ayurveda offers an all inclusive approach because it adheres to natures wisdom. We teach that what is good for one may not be so good for another and when we combine yoga's spiritual intention with ayurveda's natural wisdom you have a perfect balance of mind, body and spirit.
Daily Routine & Habits (Dinacharya) - daily disciplines of an Ayurvedic Lifestyle. Hygiene seems as though it is common sense but there is an Ayurvedic routine that may be quite different than you would imagine. Ayurveda promotes a detoxifying lifestyle, there are many ways to do this. Incorporating Ayurvedic habits will support your healthy lifestyle and daily detox routine while supporting healthy organ function.
Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) - several forms of breathing are used to cleanse the nadis (nerve channel systems) both mental and physical. The emphasis is in learning to control and direct prana; the life force. The awakening and upward motion of this force via the central spinal channel (sushumna) brings about our higher faculties of wisdom, peace & compassion. Specific techniques can be used to re-direct your DNA, memory, and poor habits for your highest good and better functionality. Pranayama is also known as a tool for quieting the mind which is a pre-requisite to proper meditation.
Relaxation Techniques (Pratyahara) – When the mind is harmonious we are better able to achieve mastery over the senses that bindes us to the outer world. These techniques will help support a healthy state of mind and give you a buffer against life's stressers.
Concentration Techniques (Dharana) - emphasizes control of the mind to direct our will power to a particular task. Focus techniques involves developing and extending our power of right attention. By directing our attention on certain objects or ideas we improve our ability to be present in the moment. Dharana practice increases a level of presence and peace, by enabling us to forget about the past and not think about the future, but be right here, right now.
Meditation (Dhyana) - both yoga & Ayurveda culminate in the practice of meditation, in fact many ancient cultures have their own practice of meditation inviting us to be one in this practice. The mind has a natural interest in meditating, notice as the mind trys to slip away at times. Learning specific techniques will allow you to have more control over your life. Every yoga class ends in a deep moment of stillness and expands our awareness beyond the ego into the realm of spirit. Meditation is the ultimate yoga practice that brings us into accord with our true nature. Strengthen your personal abilities through Discipline of The Soul (KriyaYoga), Kindness (Karma Yoga), Chakra Yoga & Meditation, Power of the Mind & Time (Raja Yoga), Fire Ritual (AgniHotra) uses very specific ingredients to heals an individual and the world.
Postures (Asana) - most popular form of yoga to the west. The emphasis is on the degree and exertion per doshic type. Lineiage is based on the Yogananda; and the largest influence from the classical Raja-Hatha-Tantra-Bhakti branches of yoga. The approach to asana is that a practice should contain all the main types of asana necessary for relaxing and preparing the body for meditation. They include balancing, seated, expansive and contractive. Postures are blended by sequential movement and breath (vinyasa) or in a more traditional and creative fluid sequences. This style allows for the importance of heating the body to sweat out toxins through the skin. Additionally, sweating is a very important component of Ayurveda's Pancha Karma detoxification system, of which we offer on an individual basis. Plans are in motion to incorporate variations of modern yoga.
Daily Routine & Habits (Dinacharya) - daily disciplines of an Ayurvedic Lifestyle. Hygiene seems as though it is common sense but there is an Ayurvedic routine that may be quite different than you would imagine. Ayurveda promotes a detoxifying lifestyle, there are many ways to do this. Incorporating Ayurvedic habits will support your healthy lifestyle and daily detox routine while supporting healthy organ function.
Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) - several forms of breathing are used to cleanse the nadis (nerve channel systems) both mental and physical. The emphasis is in learning to control and direct prana; the life force. The awakening and upward motion of this force via the central spinal channel (sushumna) brings about our higher faculties of wisdom, peace & compassion. Specific techniques can be used to re-direct your DNA, memory, and poor habits for your highest good and better functionality. Pranayama is also known as a tool for quieting the mind which is a pre-requisite to proper meditation.
Relaxation Techniques (Pratyahara) – When the mind is harmonious we are better able to achieve mastery over the senses that bindes us to the outer world. These techniques will help support a healthy state of mind and give you a buffer against life's stressers.
Concentration Techniques (Dharana) - emphasizes control of the mind to direct our will power to a particular task. Focus techniques involves developing and extending our power of right attention. By directing our attention on certain objects or ideas we improve our ability to be present in the moment. Dharana practice increases a level of presence and peace, by enabling us to forget about the past and not think about the future, but be right here, right now.
Meditation (Dhyana) - both yoga & Ayurveda culminate in the practice of meditation, in fact many ancient cultures have their own practice of meditation inviting us to be one in this practice. The mind has a natural interest in meditating, notice as the mind trys to slip away at times. Learning specific techniques will allow you to have more control over your life. Every yoga class ends in a deep moment of stillness and expands our awareness beyond the ego into the realm of spirit. Meditation is the ultimate yoga practice that brings us into accord with our true nature. Strengthen your personal abilities through Discipline of The Soul (KriyaYoga), Kindness (Karma Yoga), Chakra Yoga & Meditation, Power of the Mind & Time (Raja Yoga), Fire Ritual (AgniHotra) uses very specific ingredients to heals an individual and the world.
Postures (Asana) - most popular form of yoga to the west. The emphasis is on the degree and exertion per doshic type. Lineiage is based on the Yogananda; and the largest influence from the classical Raja-Hatha-Tantra-Bhakti branches of yoga. The approach to asana is that a practice should contain all the main types of asana necessary for relaxing and preparing the body for meditation. They include balancing, seated, expansive and contractive. Postures are blended by sequential movement and breath (vinyasa) or in a more traditional and creative fluid sequences. This style allows for the importance of heating the body to sweat out toxins through the skin. Additionally, sweating is a very important component of Ayurveda's Pancha Karma detoxification system, of which we offer on an individual basis. Plans are in motion to incorporate variations of modern yoga.