The mind can be our greatest obstacle to finding inner peace. I am sure we all know this as we probably all struggle with our minds and some periods of life it’s worse than others. The yoga tradition new this and so gives great guidance on understanding the mind better, to learn how to influence it in a positive way so it becomes our friend and not our enemy. The greatest achievement in life is finding true happiness.  Not a happiness dependent on external situations but more a natural calmness and clearness that allows our Higher Self to shine through. It is very difficult to experience this when we are constantly struggling with a restless or negative mind, stress, low mood and agitated emotions.

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In this training we will look in depth at different theories and practices to help increase mental vitality and a mind that is calm, clear and naturally uplifted and inspired.

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It is a longer course, spread over 3 months as deeper benefits are experienced through regularity of practice. In each class we will study a particular aspect of theory which we will then have exercises to practice with in between the sessions. Full guidance will be given on this. We will then meet to discuss the impact we felt from these exercises  before we move onto the next aspect of theory to practice.  The purpose of this is to help you integrate these yogic techniques into your daily routine and to help you directly experience the benefits they give.  It will be an interactive course where we can share as a group our journey and experiences as we move through the training.

 

Areas of theory we will study with practical exercises:

• The different levels of our being – Physical – Mental – Spiritual – and the importance of this understanding for finding true happiness.

• Prana – the vital life force and how to increase it for positive mental health

• Meditation – a tool for finding inner peace

• The power of sound and mantra as a tool to calming and uplifting the mind

• Diet and lifestyle for cultivating positive mental health

• Ayurveda and the Mind - Understanding our mind and emotions from an elemental view and how we can influence our mind and emotions in a positive way​

 

The course consists of 6 X 1.5/2 hour sessions in total, with 1 session every other week.  Practical exercises will be given after each session with a diary to support you with this.  The sessions will be online, in the comfort of your own home, which also makes it easier for more to attend.  It is recommended though that you can find a space without distractions for the class so you can be fully present.  Each session will be recorded too, so if you miss a session, you can easily make it up with the recording.  All handouts and guidance for the practice in between each session will be sent to you.

 

Course Teacher: Emma is the director and founder of Yoga Studio Bromley and has been teaching yoga, ayurveda, meditation and philosophy now for more than 30 years.  She teaches regularly in South and North London and on different teachers training courses in the UK, as well as on her own yoga teachers training course in the Bromley area. Emma has a passion for health and wellbeing and has studied many forms of western nutrition as well as ayurveda.  Emma works as a full time yoga/meditation teacher and ayurvedic health consultant and runs regular workshops, cooking classes and trainings in the UK and in Casa Santosha, a beautiful retreat venue in the Andalucian mountains of southern Spain, which she owns with her husband Paul.  Emma is passionate about sharing the combined practises of yoga and ayurveda as the key to finding our optimal wellbeing, peace of mind and lasting, true happiness.

 

Time and Dates: Saturdays 9-10.30/45am

Saturdays 11th & 25th January, 8th & 22nd February, 8th & 22nd March

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Course donation: £145 for the full course of 6 x 1.5/2 hour sessions.  A payment plan can be arranged if needed and concessions can be given if you are struggling financially at the moment. 

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For booking your space and any questions contact Emma on 07765 100436 or sivanandabromley@yahoo.co.uk