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| Now offering 10 week Yoga classes (beginners and advanced) |
GITA YOGA |
Yoga is a series of gentle movements
and postures (asanas) which increases
both your physical health and the focus
of your mind, the purpose of which is to
bring harmony and balance to your
emotional, physical and mental bodies.
On a physical level, the stretching,
opening, flexing, squeezing and releasing
during yoga postures helps to improve
the functioning of your nervous system,
lungs, circulation, internal organs,
endocring glands, joints and muscles.
Yoga improves your body's ability to
function at its best and improves the flow
of energy (pana) around your body.
There are many different styles of Hatha
(physical) Yoga. This style of yoga is
called "Gita". It was first brought to
Australia over 50 years ago by Margrit
Segesman who founded Gita International
Yoga. Margrit was sent specifically by her
guru to bring this style of yoga to Australia,
as Gita Yoga is particularly suited to
benefit people experiencing the stresses
placed on your bodies and minds in today's
society. |
The structure of a Gita yoga class
generally includes:
* Limbering -
To loosen up the muscles and joints
* Pranayama -
Breathing exercises to increase your lung
functioning and the amount of 'pana' or
energy in your body
* A sequence of ten postures -
These postures serve to switch on the
brain and work on the central and
autonomous nervous systems and the
endocrine (hormone producing) gland
system
* Savasana -
A relaxation exercise known to help release
emotional or physical tension stored in the
body.
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This style of yoga is designed for everyone. Regardless of age, flexibility, fitness level, yoga is for everyone and
everyone can benefit from yoga. Part of yoga is also becoming more aware of your body.
When you are aware you will know how far you are able to move into a pose and what is right for you. After only two
or three classes, you may notice an increase in your ability to cope with the challanges of life. |
Wear loose, comfortable, stretchy clothes when participating in classes. It is usual to
remove your shoes and socks in class (as socks can be slippery). It is also
recommended not to eat anything heavy before a yoga class, although it is beneficial to drink water. |
Class Details:
When: Wednesdays, 6.15pm - 7:15pm Where: The Health Arts College, 18 Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill, 3128 Do I have to register or could I attend on a casual basis?
You may either register for a 10 week pack or visit casually.
All costs and dates listed on registration form, please fill in post or
fax (03 9898 0243) to our Registered office. If attending casually you just need to turn up on the dates of your choice. |
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| click here for brochure, dates and registration form - 2010 dates |
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| Check out the links below for other health classes at THA College: |
| THA College is now running Aromatherapy Massage & Kinesiology Courses across Australia including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide: ring the THA College team on 1300 658 326 (local call outside Victoria) or (03) 9898 0243. |
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