Yoga Joy, Yoga Classes, Auckland, New Zealand

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Home Monday General Yoga Class9.30am-11.00amGrey Lynn Community Centre .First Monday morning class is 13th of February 2012.Monday Prenatal Yoga Class6pm-7.30pm Mama Inc.First Prenatal class is Monday evening the 23rd of January 2012. Booking is essential.Tuesday Prenatal Yoga Class6pm-7.30pm. Mama Inc. First Tuesday Prenatal class is Tuesday evening the 24th of January 2012. Booking is essential.Thursday General Yoga Class7am-8-30am. Grey Lynn Community Centre. First Thursday morning class is 2nd of February 2012.Friday General Yoga Class9.30am-11.00amGrey Lynn Community Centre First Class is Friday the 3rd of February 2012.
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Cost: General ClassesCasual class: per session $16 Concession card: 8 sessions $108 Unwaged/Student/ 4 sessions $40PensionerPrenatal(Pregnancy) ClassesCasual class: per session $16 Concession card: 8 sessions $108Yoga Joy Bank Details 123022 0410506 00 Remember to write in your details. Thank you.
Come and experience the Joy of Yoga Satyananda style in Auckland. We will be practicing: Asana (postures) Pranayama (breathing exercises) Yoga Nidra (relaxation) Meditation (concentration) Over a 1.5 hour period. The combination of the above Yoga techniques creates a flexible and strong body and encourages a relaxed mind. A regular Yoga practice is an excellent way to stay healthy, happy and full of energy.

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Timetable

General Yoga Class *

9.30am-11.00am First class 13th of Feb.

Grey Lynn Community Centre (click for website)

1 Taylors Rd

Morningside (click for map)

Prenatal Yoga Class

6pm - 7:30pm First class 23rd of Jan.

MAMA INC (Click for website)

Booking Essential

Monday

510 Richmond Rd,

Grey Lynn (click for map)

1 Taylors Rd

Morningside (click for map)

Prenatal Yoga Class

6pm - 7:30pm First class 24th of Jan

MAMA INC (Click for website)

Booking Essential

Tuesday

Wednesday

General Yoga Class

7.00am-8.30am First class 2nd of February

Grey Lynn Community Centre

510 Richmond Road

Grey Lynn.

Thursday

General Yoga Class *

9.30am-11.00am First class 3rd of February

Grey Lynn Community Centre

Friday

510 Richmond Rd,

Grey Lynn (click for map)

Christmas Holiday Timetable
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Dear Yogis and Yoginis,Christmas holidays are round the corner. Yippee! Family, friends, fun, communing with nature, and a deep gratitude for life. These are all thoughts that come to mind when I think of Christmas. I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I also thank you for coming along to classes. You make my life joyful and I love my job!We will be having a long break away from General Yoga classes at the Grey Lynn Community Centre as they have a School Holiday Programme running. Click here for alternative yoga classes recommended by Yoga Joy. Below are the final yoga class dates for 2011 and the beginning dates for 2012.Meditation 6.00 am -7.30am in home studio.Last Meditation Thursday 15thth of December 2011. Meditation in the home studio will only be open on a Monday morning next year.First Monday back will be Monday 23rd of January 2012.Monday morning general yoga class 9.30am-11.00am Grey Lynn Community Centre:Final class is 12th of December 2011.First class back Monday the 13th of February 2012.Monday evening prenatal yoga class 6pm-7.30pm at Mama Inc.Final class Mon 19th of December 2011.First class, Mon 23rd of January 2012.Tuesday Kirtan in home studio from 12noon to 1pm followed by a vegetarian lunch finishes on Tuesday the 13th of December.Begins on Tuesday the 24th of January 2012.Tuesday evening prenatal yoga class 6pm-7.30pm at Mama Inc.Final class Tuesday the 20th of December 2011.Begins on Tuesday the 24th of January 2012.Wednesday morning prenatal class 9.30am-11.00am at Ashram yoga. No class on Wednesday the 30th of November.Last class of year is Wednesday the 14th of December 2011.No start date for Wednesday prenatal yoga at present.Thursday evening eight week yoga course finishes on Thursday the 15th of December 2011.No start date for Thursday evening yoga course at present.Friday morning general yoga class 9.30am-11.00am Grey Lynn Community Centre:Last class of year is Friday the 16th of December 2011.Class begins Friday the 3rd of February 2012.Luv n light from Roselleyogajoy_xtra.co.nzwww.yogajoy.co.nz --------------------------------------------As a symbol the Lotus is very significant. Man must pass through three clear stages in spiritual life, which represent his existence on three different levels; ignorance, aspiration and endeavour, and illumination. The lotus also exists on three different levels-mud, water and air. It sprouts in the mud (ignorance), grows up through the water in an effort to reach the surface (endeavour and aspiration) and eventually reaches the air and the direct light of the sun (illumination). Thus the lotus symbolizes man’s growth from the lowest states of awareness to the higher states of consciousness. The culmination of the growth is a beautiful flower. In the same way the culmination of man’s spiritual quest is the awakening and blossoming of human potential.Written by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in his book “ Kundalini Tantra”
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Teachers

Roselle Gould Roselle has completed Ashram Yoga’s full Teacher Training Program, from beginners to advanced and Yoga therapy.She is a Yoga Alliance 500 hours registered teacher.Roselle has completed a certificate in teaching Prenatal Yoga with Ashram. More recently she has obtained a certificate in 30 hours Prenatal Yoga Teachers Training with Janice Clarfield.She holds a certificate in Yoga TherapeuticsTeacher Training with Judith Lasater, Ph.D.,PTShe also has completed Anatomy and Physiology at the N.Z College of Massage.Roselle has been teaching general Yoga, prenatal Yoga, Yoga in schools, has worked for the D.H.B. teaching Yoga in their Stepping Ahead Program. Takes private classes and is happy adapting Yoga to suit the individual. Roselle continues to be taught and inspired by her gifted teachers, Shanti and Atma.Her recent interest is learning to play the Harmonium (musical instrument) and singing Kirtan and Mantra..
Postures
AsanasAsanas are postures.The Asanas we will be practicing are Hatha yoga based. They are designed to gently stretch, tone and strengthen the body. The spine is massaged as are the internal organs improving digestion, elimination and breathing. Both dynamic and static Asanas are introduced creating a balanced program so every-body can participate.Please inform me of illness, injury or pregnancy before the class.
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“Yogasanas and the body-mind connections. The mind and the body are not separate entities although there is a tendency to think and act as though they are. The gross form of the mind is the body and subtle form of the body is the mind. The practice of asana integrates and harmonizes the two. Both the body and the mind harbour tensions or knots. Every mental knot has a corresponding physical, muscular knot and vice versa ” - Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha.
Breathing Techniques
PranayamaPranayama are breathing techniques. A basic function of breathing is to bring life force or Prana into the body. We practice Pranayama after the yoga Asanas in class. Pranayama is recognized as a means of rejuvenating the body and is known to have enormous curative value by increasing the intake of oxygen into the body. Mood or emotions are closely linked with breathing patterns. In Pranayama we develop the ability to calm and control the breath and in this way we are able to manage the emotions and focus the mind.
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Yoga Nidra and Meditation
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Yoga NidraYoga Nidra is deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a deep relaxation technique taught at the end of the class. In Yoga Nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. I will guide you with my voice to the state between sleep and wakefulness. Yoga Nidra teaches us the ‘relaxation response’, resulting in decreased sympathetic (excitatory) nervous activity and increased parasympathetic (relaxatory) function. This “relaxation response’ is an important remedy to modern day stresses.Yoga Nidra gives every cell in the body the opportunity to renew and repair and is an excellent way to heal the body.
MeditationMeditation is concentration. If time is short we will be practicing a simple meditation technique at the end of class instead of a Yoga Nidra. Sitting quietly we will be watching the breath. Meditation involves placing the mind in a calm and concentrated state in which our mental energies can be renewed and transformed. I am easy to contact and happy to answer your questions to the best of my ability.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga for Pregnancy (Prenatal Yoga):Yoga classes provide an opportunity to develop greater vitality and awareness of your body that is home for two, as well as to deepen your relationship with your baby.Gentle postures, breath work, visualization, vocal toning and meditation are learned to cultivate flexibility, calm and confidence in preparation for labour and childbirth. Calm and flexibility ease the birthing process, thus reducing discomfort and increasing the joy of giving birth.• Prepare for an active and natural birth.• We will be practicing yoga for 1.5 hours.• Yoga for pregnancy is suitable right up to birth.• The yoga asanas or postures are suitable for beginners.• Do advise me of any injuries before the class.No previous yoga experience necessary.
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Monday and Tuesday Evening6pm - 7:30pmMama Inc.1 Taylors Road,MorningsideFirst classes for 2012. The 23rd and 24th of January. Booking is essential.Cost: $16 casual class.Concession card $108 for 8 classes
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Private Classes
Private Yoga Joy Classes with Roselle I am happy to teach yoga privately for the individual or in small groups. You can come to my Yoga Studio in my home or I can come to your home or business. I am happy to concentrate on one aspect of Yoga or combine them all depending on your individual needs or the needs of the group.I teach a combination of Asanas( postures), Pranayama ( breathing exercises) and Yoga Nidra (relaxation) or Meditation (concentration). I also play the harmonium (musical instrument) and practice chanting Mantras (a mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable “of creating transformation").My rate for private classes is $50 per hour plus travel time. For example, if you would like a 60 minute yoga session in your home and it takes 15 minutes travel time each way I will charge you for a 90min session which is $75.00. I am happy teaching a casual private class outside of my usual Yoga Joy Timetable. However, if you would like an early morning class I will ask you to book a six week block. I have mats, pillows and blankets for you to use. If I am teaching a group of more than five people I will ask you to supply your own equipment.Please call me on Ph 3782031 or email yogajoy_xtra.co.nz to book.

Nada Yoga and Mantra
Nada YogaThe literal translation of the word “nada” is “flow of consciousness”, the usual meaning of the word is “sound”. The entire universe is made up of vibrations and some of these vibrations the human ear can perceive as sound. Human beings are like chords or strings vibrating at different frequencies.Nada Yoga tunes us into ourselves. We become aware of our own vibration and we can give our vibration expression through song or chanting. This heightens our awareness for the duration of our practice and beyond.I would like to invite you to come 15 mins early to class if you would like to practice some Maha Mantras. Feel welcome to walk into a class if a group is chanting. Find a mat, pillow and blanket and turn off your phone. Feel free to join in or just listen and relax.Maha Mantras are Universal Mantras, good for all of us and designed to uplift the personality. There is no conflict with religion or philosophy; these Mantras simply enhance your own personal belief. The mantras that we will practice are listed below:
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Mantra (Chanting) -Click on pdf icon to download the mantras.

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FAQs and More Information
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should I wear to Yoga?Loose comfortable clothing not restricting movement or breathing. Yoga is practiced barefoot but socks are good to wear if you are cold.What should I bring to a class?I have some Yoga mats, pillows and blankets but please bring your own if you have them.Can I eat before a Yoga class?Try not to eat before a class as Yoga postures massage the internal organs. It is fine to drink water in class if needed.What information should I give the Yoga teacher?Please tell me before a class if you have suffered any injuries recently, if you are pregnant or if you have a chronic illness.Who are General Yoga classes for?General classes suit most people most of the time.If you are new to Yoga you are welcome to a General class as I ask everyone in my class to stretch within their own capabilities.I provide modifications for postures to make them achievable.
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The Top Ten Reasons to Try YogaA central premise in yoga is “everything is connected.” That’s clear when looking at the health and fitness benefits of yoga that have long been reported by practitioners and are now being confirmed by scientific research.1. Stress Relief: Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body by encouraging relaxation and lowering the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Related benefits include lowering blood pressure and heart rate, improving digestion and boosting the immune system, as well as easing symptoms of conditions such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, asthma and insomnia.2. Pain Relief: Yoga can ease pain. Studies have demonstrated that practicing Yoga asanas (postures), meditation or a combination of the two, reduced pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain and other chronic conditions.3. Better Breathing: Yoga teaches people to take slower, deeper breaths. This helps to improve lung function and trigger the body’s relaxation response.4. Flexibility: Yoga helps to improve flexibility and mobility, increasing range of movement and reducing aches and pains.5. Increased Strength: Yoga asanas (postures) use every muscle in the body, helping to increase strength literally from head to toe. Yoga also helps to relieve muscular tension.6. Weight Management: Yoga (even less vigorous styles) can aid weight control efforts by reducing the cortisol levels, as well as by burning excess calories and reducing stress. Yoga also encourages healthy eating habits and provides a heightened sense of well being and self-esteem.7. Improved Circulation: Yoga helps to improve circulation and, as a result of various poses, more efficiently moves oxygenated blood to the body’s cells.8. Cardiovascular Conditioning: Even gentle yoga practice can provide cardiovascular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise.9. Better Body Alignment: Yoga helps to improve body alignment, resulting in better posture and helping to relieve back, neck, joint and muscle problems.10. Focus on the Present: Yoga helps us to focus on the present, to become more aware and to help create mind body health. It opens the way to improved coordination, reaction time and memory.For more information, please visit www.yogaalliance.org and www.yogadayusa.org.7801 Old Branch Avenue, Suite 400, Clinton, Maryland 20735Toll Free 877.964.2255 Phone 301.868.4700 Fax 301.868.7909 www.yogaalliance.org© Yoga Alliance 2006
Recommended Links
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Recommended Yoga Links. Ashram Yoga Yoga in Parnell. Offering beginner to advanced yoga classes.Ashram yoga offers Mediation courses and Kirtan.Ashram Yoga provides regular yoga retreats and yoga teacher training courses. Subscribe to Ashram yoga’s newsletter and receive monthly updates including delicious and nutritious recipes.Click for www.ashramyoga.com/timetable Ashram Yoga’s timetable. Vinyasa Yoga with Marilyn GravetteTues 6-7pm Grey Lynn Community CentreWed 11.30-12.30pm Auckland Women’s Centre Thurs 6-7pm 21 Kelmarna Ave, Herne Bay. Booking essential, small class my home.Sun 10-11.30am Ponsonby Community Centre for the next 3 weeks. Then 29 Oct onwards 10-11am my home.Please call Marilyn Gravette for more information or to book: 0276232331 or 37645408.Jennie Fenwick \ spiritual name Savitridevi Go to Savitridevi for a general yoga class by the water, private classes and mentoring.Click on www.yogalife.co.nz for website. YOGA WITH DIVYAMon 10.45 - 12.00 _ YMCA Mt Albert 7.00 - 8.15 _ Church of the Ascension Hall Dignan St Pt ChevTues 7.30 - 8.45 _ YMCA Mt AlbertWed 10.15 - 11.45 _ The Old Homestead Auditorium 92 Pt Chev Rd (Not in School Holidays)Thurs 6.30 - 7.50 _ The Old Homestead Auditorium 92 Pt Cev RdContact Details:- Ph 0211153447 or 8203362 divyamurti.diana_gmail.com
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