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Yoga and the five elements

Yoga is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and has been used as a tool for self-transformation and self-realization. The practice of yoga aims to bring harmony and balance to the body, mind, and spirit. It is a holistic approach that incorporates physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation, and ethical guidelines (yamas and niyamas) to achieve a state of well-being and inner peace.

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Hatha-Yoga for Strength, Vitality and Energy.

If you are looking for a yoga class that can help you gain strength, vitality, and energy, then look no further than Hatha-Yoga. Initially a 90-minute special class, it has now been extended to a 2-hour or 2.5-hour session to cater to different needs since 2012 in Germany. This class schema is a manual for those who want to work out to acquire these features. It is “the base of all my experiences, made for all of you to experience.”

The concept is a mix of Sukshma Vyayama and Classic Hatha-Yoga, which focuses on breath regulation in each posture and posture transition. This increases the energy produced during the asana performance, taking you to the level of using energy for concentration, meditation, and visualization.

Pranayama is a must in all my classes, at least the more basic ones, and any class will always start with Adham Pranayama or Yogic breath, which is easy to do even for beginners. It can be done in a sitting or standing position, and it comes with a 100% benefits warranty for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

If you wonder how to apply those Yogic techniques in daily life, we just need to observe that the breath is within us all the time. The Pranayama is the easiest and fastest to apply in daily life. Therefore, as much as you can, remember you are breathing, do it mindfully, do it aware and awakened, do it consciously, and better it’s qualities. We just need to do it!

In the more elaborated Pranayama Workshop, we do introduce participants to more pranayama techniques like Anuloma-viloma, Agnisarakriya, Kaphalabhati, and many others. But for now, we continue with just that one.

We use that breathing technique during the entire class and experience the presence in space, time, and activity, entirely aware. We expand our version of a few rounds of Surya Namaskar, including modifications and different Asana variations. Pranayama is introduced at the beginning of the session, and standing postures are most recommended to squeeze Mulabandha and when possible also Uddhyanabandha.

To get better benefits of the postures, we will hold for long periods of time while regulating the breath. We will practice from the basics to a wide variety of postures and transitions. Inversions are part of this compendium, like long relaxation in between, abdominal as last hard work, and Yoga Nidra.

A combination of work, contraction, and relaxation or expansion is a key point to use in this class framework as a method for self-development. Here we are working to put things in balance. Sides, hemispheres, extremes, organs, glands, elements, and energies are going to get into balance, which is our work, motivation, and dedication of time. The more this kind of practice or schema is used, the more balance can be produced, experienced, and enjoyed.

After a bit of small abs challenge, we go into deeper relaxation in Yoga Nidra, where again, the breath will mark important presence as a tool to be used to be present as the breath is, and train our ability to visualize. We travel from the bottom to the lower parts of the body, starting with the toes, going into the legs, abs, and organs, head, and face, relaxing each detail and letting go with the out-breath which is non-deserved and unnecessary.

We close it with a short session of breathing meditation, followed by a time and space for gratitude. Let it go and say goodbye!

I will be happy to see you there.

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Yin (Yang) Yoga, for longevity, mobility and recharging

In that workshop, we work with the passive Yin energy by holding postures for relaxation for 4 to 5 minutes, between posture, we perform some technics to improve the effectiveness of the asana, which is the Yang characteristic of this practice. By doing so, we are setup the body, to be more receptive in the passive state.

This is a classical 2h Workshop, starting with breath work (Pranayama), going into the flow of Asanas, letting go the body in a passive state. Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) before end the class, and a final closure with the practice of the Om mantra recitation, a short appreciation to the practice, and thankfulness.

Yin-Yang, is a practice for increases your blood flow, and lowering the risk of heart attack, better respiration, improvement of bones health, regulation of adrenal glands, and boost the immunity system.

We do a few rounds of Surya namaskar too, we meditate most of the time lying down on the mat, we use stillness for concentration purposes. Actions like bandhas and particular pranayamas done during these classes are also Yang practices form. According to the level of each participant, particular pranayama can be recommendable, classes schema can be adopted to a particular need, if so I see.

The body needs relaxations as actions is needed, muscles can only relax and contract, the entire body must to be used, diversity in movements, asanas, relaxation postures, and meditation is key to a balanced flow of energy. As much a body is balanced, more the elements are balanced, more that person is near his or her nature. More you use your body to relax and to be active, the more the body performs its natural function.

There is time for all in this classe, to just be and feel joy, as well to do some movement and feel yourself whats ever comes. Feelings are impermanent and whats ever is so, will change from moment to moment according our habitual tendencies. That changes, are our object of attention during this practice as well, to observe how things changes in ourselves, like our body, has been changing through all the years, from the beginning till the end of the practice.

In Yoga, the asana practice has as goal, setup the body in pliable condition, to support the mind be focused in a single object, to seek samadhi, the single point concrentration meditation. For that reason, one needs to perform a long period of time in a particular postures, because of that many benefits become fruits of those practices. We should consider more the practice if we want more results, we do wanna be flexible, youth, strong, for that we need to practice accordingly.

In Yin Yoga we choose the more relaxed and use to put the body static and stable, to perform the 5min of practice in each side or posture, we can use the same amount of time or shorter like 2 or 3min, to a particular postures which require some action, or some breath exercise which will be also done with body movement, after this relax again in on postures, totally passive and allow the body and mind get the benefits of the switch.

Yin Yoga allow us to solve tensions and increasing body ability, we give time to fascia the works to a gradually and deeper work in the deep tissues. This optimize the energy flow in our bodies and allow as well to access these energies, with visualization and imagination. Perfection and mastering the posture is the method we use to balance and self-development during this workshop.

Here we are going to plug into Telluric and Cosmic energy to recharging our being with all the best intentions and authentic motivations, to keep life in balance and continuously develop ourselves.

knowledge about the Chakras System or previous practices using the Chakras is not required, but useful for knows how to use it.

The meditation in this workshop

in that workshop very often I use breathing meditation, the reason for using the breath as the object of meditation, is because the breath is always there, present within all of us, all the time, everywhere. Focus on the breath has enormous benefits, like increase the breath capacity, calming the mind and establish a connection with the subtle energetical body.

The meditation in the 5 senses are done when this workshop can take longer than 2h, at least 30min is required for this purpose. Let me speak in advance with the participants and see if this is wished.

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Balance the 5 Elements

Discover the Perfect Balance of the 5 Elements with Hatha-Yoga and Ayurveda

Experience a two-hour meditative Hatha-Yoga class that combines breath awareness, postures, Chakra concentration, and relaxation. This workshop is built on the foundational principles of Ayurveda and Yoga, which work perfectly together to enhance your overall well-being.

During this workshop, we will focus on the 5 great elements that make up the human body: earth, water, fire, air, and space. By practicing Yogic techniques that support the Chakra of each element, we will establish a harmonious connection between the body, mind, and emotions.

This practical class is suitable for beginners and experienced Yoga practitioners alike, with no previous knowledge of Yoga or Ayurveda required. We will work with basic postures and hold them for moderate periods to increase awareness, develop a deep understanding of the strength, flexibility, and limitations of your body, and improve your overall health.

Breath awareness plays a vital role in this practice, and you will be guided to maintain focus on your breath throughout the workshop. The class is open to everyone, regardless of age, body type, shape, or size. Anyone can benefit from the practice of Hatha-Yoga based on the 5 elements, which promote a clearer mind, balanced emotions, and a strong, flexible body.

By embracing this holistic approach to wellness, you will become more dynamic and active in life, gain self-confidence, become fearless, and develop greater compassion. You will feel more inspired to enjoy life and connect with your true nature and the universal laws.

If you are unable to attend the upcoming workshops or they do not match your schedule or location, you can still experience this opportunity with a private class. You can even share this experience with your family, friends, or students by organizing a class in your own space.

We can do that together!
In any case, I will love to help you! Transferring knowledge is my goal, and helping others to help themselves is my mission!
Let´s practice now to balance the body and mind through the 5 elements!