Yoga is commonly viewed as nothing more than another form of physical exercise that has the potential to enhance physical well being, aid in weight loss or help one to achieve control over one’s own body by contorting it into various shapes. In India however, Yoga is more than just a program of physical exercises. It is regarded as a way of life and provides us with a philosophy that has the potential to aid us in attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being. This can be achieved through a course of physical and mental discipline which will enhance the quality of any practitioner’s life.

The benefits of yoga are manifold and in short it can be said that yoga enhances the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing of the practitioner. The are many different types and styles of yoga and they each are distinguished by their individual postures, breath, slow and rhythmic movements, philosophy and a combination of many other factors. Although the basic asanas and breathing exercises remain the same, how they are done, in what order, and where attention is focused while doing them constitute the main differences among the many schools.

Regardless of your age or fitness level, you can find a style that will appeal to you and be most appropriate for your particular body or personality type. Yoga aims to expand the practitioner’s awareness during practice but also throughout the daily life. Practitioner should always keep this in their mind and be aware of their actions and the underlying motivations for their action.

 

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Kailash School of Yoga offers 2 daily Drop-In Yoga classes

Tribal Ashtanga Yoga (8 am-10am)

This class is aimed at students who want a strong physical workout and is divided into 2 parts. To offer maximum benefit to the students this class aims to incorporate traditional knowledge of yoga and therapeutic aspects of yoga.

The first half hour is intended to help students warm up by using Mysore Style Sun salutations A and B. The second part of the class consists of a series of positions to offer a whole workout of the body. This is based on the Ashtanga Mysore tradition and starts with standing asanas, followed by sitting asanas, backbends and inversions. It also incorporates Vinyasa flows in between asanas of sitting to offer complete development of the chest muscles and stretch the spine.

Cost:	200 Rupees
Duration:	2 Hours
Level:	Beginner and advanced students
Props provided:	Yoga Mats and Cushions
You Need:	Bottle of Water, Loose and comfortable clothes

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Tribal Hatha Yoga (4pm- 6pm)

This class is suitable for beginner through advanced students. It offers maximum traditional knowledge and integrates therapeutic values. This class consists of 3 sections. The first segment of the class is considered to be the yogic warm up and synchronization of breath and movement to increase stamina. This is achieved by numerous repetitions of traditional Sun and Moon salutation.

The second segment of the class aims to increase flexibility through stretching and aid in muscle toning and development. This is accomplished through a series of hand and leg raises, movements involving twisting, chest and shoulder opening movement, pelvic opening stretches and finally exercises to increase flexibility of the spine.

The third segment of the class consists of the Sivananda series of positions to achieve maximum benefit of the yoga asanas.

Cost:	200 Rupees
Duration:	2 Hours
Level:	Students with previous experience in yoga
Props provided:	Yoga Mats, Cushions, Straps and Brick
You Need:	Bottle of Water, Loose and comfortable clothes

 

** Pay in advance to reserve your spot**

Drop in classes will not run during yoga teacher training programs, but will organize additional classes on request and advance booking.

(Drop in classes are only for people with normal health. People with any health issues must take a private yoga therapy class with the teacher)

Students who are interested in Yoga philosophy, diet and nutrition according to the yogic life style, basic and advanced pranayama practices and more advanced Yoga practices can arrange private classes with the teacher and director of Kailash School of Yoga in person or via the contact form.

Pranayama, Mudras and Bandhas

I also offer courses on techniques of Pranayama, Mudras and Bandhas. These are taught according to the ancient texts (Hatha Yoga Pradeepika & Gheranda Samhita) with an ample amount of scientific explanations so that students can gain an understanding of how these techniques work on the body and mind. These techniques, however, are always taught separate to the asana class.

During Teacher Training Programs, only one class will be available for the public (10 - 12 a.m)