Healing Harmony
Yoga
Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not just a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways. These are actually only the most superficial aspects of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.
Yoga and Homeopathy both share many fundamental principles and they both complement each other enormously. They both work to increase and unblock the flow of energy by utilizing the energy currents and energy centers of the body. In Homeopathy we call this energy the Vital Force and in Yoga it is called Prana, but they are essentially the same things, just with different names (in Chinese Medicine it is called Chi). In Yoga, posture (Asana), breath control (Pranayama) and body locks or seals (Bundas) are used to navigate this subtle energy through what the Yogis call the Nadis. Nadis are subtle energy channels that surround the physical body through which Prana or the Vital Force must pass through to ensure physical, mental and emotional health.
Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present.
It is the essential need of today and culture of tomorrow.”
–Swami Stiyananda Saraswati
At Healing Harmony, we practice traditional yoga. If your intention to come to your mat is “fitness and flexibility” you have made the right choice. Physical fitness is a necessity for everyone in order to live a long and healthy life. Incorporating yoga as a lifestyle can be one of the most fulfilling experiences on our journey to health. It is a complete package for beginners as well as regular practitioners and has something for everyone – of all age groups. You can join us in short term or long term courses; as an independent course or as a part-of the integrated program with other therapies with us.
Yoga literally means union.
Union of what? Union of your atman (individual self), with the param (higher/cosmic self), it is really knowing experientially that you are one with it. It is realizing that you are not the body, and not even the mind, you are beyond. It is realizing that you (your ego) are not anything you are just a vessel through which things are happening. Only when you realise this, you can live in the present and put 100% effort in whatever you are doing.
Benefits Of Yoga
- Improves flexibility
- Builds strength
- Improves balance
- Supports joint health
- Eases and prevents back pain
- Teaches better breathing
- Fosters mental calmness
- Reduces stress
- Increases self-confidence
- Boosts heart health
- Improves sleep
- Sharpens focus
- Brings balance
- Helps Mindfulness
Breathwork & Pranayam:
There is an ancient story found in the Prashna Upanishad that tells of a debate between prana (“life force”) and the five senses as to which of them was most valuable for human survival. The eyes claimed that without them, people could fall and be injured. The ears claimed that they could help people hear sweet things, as well as alert those to dangers the eyes could not see. The sense of smell argued that one could live without seeing and hearing, so long as one could still smell the richness of the world. And so it continued.
Then prana spoke up, expressing that without itself, none of the other senses could do their jobs. The other senses did not believe this. So, to demonstrate, prana began to leave the body, causing the five senses to grow weak. Quickly realizing the truth that prana reigns supreme, the five senses apologized and bowed down to the significance of prana.
According to the yoga tradition, prana not only rules over the five senses, but also over the whole body. It is prana that allows us to experience life. It’s said that if a part of the body is not functioning well, it is likely deficient in prana. Prana is the energy that rides on the breath.
Yoga For Young Buds (Children’s Yoga)
We have several workshops catering to children including our unique class “Mommy and me” which engages and builds the mother and child relationship. Yoga has several benefits when started at early age:
- Brings awareness
- Creates discipline
- Increases flexibility
- Improves breathing and circulation
- Improves nutrition and digestion
At Healing Harmony yoga programs, the wisdom and techniques of yoga are taught in a pure, joyful and thorough manner. The programs aims at natural health, restores balance by helping to strengthen our body, calm our mind, regain our focus and improve self- confidence. The Yoga practice at Healing Harmony is:
- Traditional
- Therapeutic
- Transcendental
