Ageless Arts Yoga. Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Ageless Arts Yoga Teacher Training by: Tracey Eccleston

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1 Ageless Arts Yoga Patanjali Yoga Sutras Ageless Arts Yoga Teacher Training by: Tracey Eccleston

3 What is HATHA YOGA?

4 HATHA YOGA YOGA is a sanskrit word meaning union or yoke HATHA is a combination of two Sanskrit words HA - SUN THA - MOON Union of opposites

5 Opposites courage vs. contentment stillness vs. playfulness effort vs. surrender solid vs. flowing hard vs. soft hot vs. cool masculine vs. feminine

6 8 limbs of yoga

7 YAMA 5 Virtues or Restraints Ahimsa (noninjury) Satya (truthfulness) Asteya (non stealing) Brahmacharya (godlike conduct) Aparigraha (non clinging)

8 Niyama 5 Observances Shauca (purity/cleanliness) Santosha (contentment) Tapas (desire for reunion) Svadhyaya (self study/inquiry) Isvara pranidhana (devotion or surrender)

9 ASANA Postures

10 Pranayama Breath

11 Pratyahara withdrawal

12 Dharana Concentration

13 Dhyana Meditation

14 Samadhi Ecstasy

15 Yamas Universal Morality

16 Ahimsa (Non Injury) Compassion for all living things Not to injure or show cruelty to any creature or person in any way whatsoever Kindness, friendliness, thoughtfulness and considerations of other people and things All situations should adopt a considerate attitude and do not harm (uh-him-sah)

17 Commitment to truthfulness Satya (Truthfulness) To speak the truth while considering what we say, how we say it, and when it should be said Satya should never come into conflict with Ahimsa non illusion; truth in word and thought THINK before you speak... (SAHT-ya)

18 Is the timing right?

19 Asteya (Non Stealing) steya means to steal, asteya is the opposite not to take something which is not freely given this applies to physical items as well as time, energy and consideration this is also applied to using something for a different purpose than what it was intended (ahs-tay-yah)

20 Brahmacharya (Godlike Conduct) Often referred to in the sense of abstinence (regarding sexual activity) we want to foster relationships with the highest truth this does not mean celibacy, but rather responsible behaviour ensuring no harm to ourselves or others this responsible conduct should be applied to all our senses spiritual enhancement of education and training (brah-mah-chahr-ee-uh)

21 Aparigraha (Non Clinging) to neutralize the desire to acquire and hoard wealth to use only what is necessary - avoid greed letting go of our attachments understanding that change is the only constant trusting that the universe will always provide what is needed (ah-par-ee-grah-ha)

22 Niyamas Personal Observances

23 Shuaca (Purity) refers to physical cleanliness of our bodies it also has an inner and outer aspect inner cleanliness regarding healthy functioning organs more importantly - cleansing of the mind from emotions like hatred, passion, anger, lust, greed, delusions and pride (SHAU-cha)

24 Santosha (Contentment) to be content with what you have to be at peace with ones life even while experiencing difficulties we should accept that their is purpose for everything we cultivate contentment to accept what happens karma applies to santosha (san-toe-shah)

25 Tapas (Discipline) Tapas means heat or energy it refers to burning away thoughts or actions which no longer serve us discipline of body and mind clears a path for enlightenment tapas are also the attention of what we eat, body posture, breath and mental/emotional needs that do not serve us (Top-as)

26 Svadhyaya (Self Study) Sva means self adhyaya means inquiry any activity that cultivates self-reflection it teaches us to be centred and non reactive to the dualities, to burn out unwanted and self-destructive tendencies it encourages honest reflection of our thoughts, speech and actions, and to meditate on those requiring improvement (SVA-dee-ya-ya)

27 Isvarapranidhana (Celebration of Spirit) our relationship with the divine it is the contemplation of God (Isvara) we can attune ourselves with the Creator the practice involves setting aside time each day to recognize that there is a force larger than ourselves that is guiding and directing the course of our lives (ish-var-ah-prah-nee-dah-na)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Please reference Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for more in depth look at the yoga principles by B.K.S. Iyengar http://www.expressionsofspirit.com/yoga/eight-limbs.htm 8 1. Ahimsa