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Workshops on Yoga

Following are some workshops planned to date for you. Some of these workshops are delivered face to face, while some are delivered live online or as pre-recorded online using Zoom for anyone around the world. Contact us 0n +61438496040 ( using WhatsApp or Viber) or email us at sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com.

BANISH YOUR STRESS & GAIN PEACE THROUGH MEDITATION

Explore meditation, and connect with your inner self

A live online course on meditation (4 online sessions, each for 90minutes, starts at 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, for every Saturday till Saturday, March 19th, 2022)

Is stress affecting you and crippling your normal life, are you experiencing tension in your shoulders, neck, or waist area, frequent headaches, dizziness, insomnia, overeating, low energy, feeling touchy with people around you, low levels of immunity, all this could be signs of chronic stress.

You have tried counseling, walking, running, gym, music, aromatherapy, eating chocolates, supplements, or even medication and still, you seem to be affected by stress. Is this you?

Then this meditation workshop is for you. You will experience a feeling of serenity in the first session itself.

Have you tried meditation before and found it hard to focus? Did you find the meditation practice you tried not resonating with you? With the proliferation of meditative practices with countless benefits being claimed, learn how to find meditative practices that will benefit you, and help you deal with your issues. Learn what exactly is meditation and the steps towards meditation? How to use meditation to deal with the physical or mental issues that bother you. Meditation can be practiced by both atheists and agnostics as well as theists. You can customize your meditation practice no matter what your belief system is. In these four sessions, you will find something that will resonate with you and your needs.

Benefits of the workshop to you are:
  • Better able to handle stress
  • A clearer understanding of what is Meditation.
  • Understand Mindfulness-based practices.
  • Ability to handle stress, anxiety and depression, addictions.
  • Ability to concentrate better on your day-to-day tasks.
  • Increased mental and physical energy.
  • Being mindful of the consequence of our actions
  • Better hormonal health, and physical health
  • Ability to manage and live with chronic health issues such as hypertension, thyroid, diabetes, MS, and chronic pain.
  • Teach you a framework for meditation to suit your belief system.
  • Ability to formulate your own Meditation practice to fit your needs and time.
 The workshop will cover the following topics.
  • An overview of the science behind stress
  • What is meditation (Dhyana)?
  • One- pointed Concentration (Dharana) before meditation
  • How to develop one-pointed concentration
  • What is not meditation?
  • Why are there are so many meditation practices?
  • How to choose the practice that suits you
  • How to start on meditation
  • Where does meditation take you in life?
  • Any other questions you may have regarding meditation practice.

 

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in using Meditation to lead a stress-free, balanced peaceful life.

Fee:  $40 for all four sessions (recommended to attend all four sessions).

When:  4 sessions, each for 90minutes, starts at 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, for every Saturday till Saturday, March 19th, 2022

Where: this course is entirely online

For registration: Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com  or visit Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/banish-your-stress-and-gain-peace-through-meditation-exploring-meditation-tickets-268092661367

(pre-registration is essential,)

 What should you bring: Bring a Yoga mat, cushion and drinking water, notepaper and pen

5 STEPS TO MANAGE YOUR STRESS THROUGH YOGA PRACTICES, WORKSHOP

Saturday,28th August 2021 &Saturday, 4th September 2021, 2,30pm to 5.00pm

Are you feeling stressed in life, do you want to manage your stress and lead a life full of energy and positivity. If so, this workshop is for you. Stress is the most common cause of many diseases of the body and the mind. Whether it is hypertension, Thyroid disorders, eating disorders & obesity, depression, anxiety, or anger, the fundamental cause is stress. Therefore, you need to learn how to deal with stress. This workshop is done over two sessions of 2.5 hours each.

In this workshop we cover

  • What is stress – understand stress before you deal with it
  • Types of stress – there are various causes of stress, be aware of them so that you can deal with them
  • How to identify symptoms of stress – know some of the common symptoms so you can self-assess
  • Assess your chances of being affected by stress – Understand how prone you are to stress
  • How to deal with stress through Yoga practices – learn about the various techniques in Yoga to deal with stress

 

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in dealing with stress.

Fee:

$40.00 per person for both sessions (recommend attending both sessions)

When:

2 sessions of 2.5 hours each, starting Saturday, 28th August 2.30 pm to 5 pm and 4th July 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm

Where:

5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 (parking on driveway and lawn)

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, drinking water, and a towel.

For more information or inquiries;

Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

For Registration on Eventbrite click on link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-manage-your-stress-through-yoga-practices-tickets-166506255693

An online version of the workshop on Zoom can be arranged wherever you are in the world if you cannot attend face-to-face sessions. Email us to express your interest.

HOW TO DEAL WITH LIFE AS KARMA UNFOLDS, WORKSHOP

(This is a free offering by Sanatana Yoga Academy to the community)

When: Sunday, August 29th, 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm 

This workshop is a sequel to the workshop “Empowering your Life through the law of Karma” held on 25th July 2021.  We discussed the basic Laws of Karma based on action and reaction pertaining to the individual, family, and community.

In this workshop we explore how to deal with the various situations we encounter in our personal life, family, community, and internationally. In the era of COVID pandemic uncertainty has become a way of life be it in health, livelihood, or relationships,

How can we deal with life as events unfold around us, seemingly beyond our control?

Come, share your views, experiences, ask your questions.

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested to face life and its challenges without stress.

Fee: Free, this is an offering by Sanatana Yoga Academy to the community

When: Sunday, 29th August 20210, 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm

Where: 25, Yampi Way, Willetton, WA 6155, at the Hall above Willetton Family practice

(enter from the side door at ground level) , car parking is available

Sanatana Yoga Academy wishes to sincerely thank Dr. K. Sitparan of Willetton Family Practice for providing the venue free of charge.

For registration:

Visit Eventbrite, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-deal-with-life-as-karma-unfold-around-us-tickets-167685685399

if you have any issues with registration

Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat or a cushion to sit on and water to drink

 

BREATHE YOUR WAY TO MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH – PRANAYAMA (BREATH-CONTROL)

When: Start date to be advised, email us on sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest
 

Do you struggle with breathing, feeling blocked in your lungs and nostrils, experience frequent sinus attacks and tire easily, prone to depression and anxiety, difficulty falling asleep, having hypertension, difficulty losing weight despite exercise,  or are you an athlete wanting to enhance your cardio fitness and concentration. Then learn the basics of breathing and how to apply breath control techniques to improve physical and mental health. Prana Yama means controlling our life energy through breath control. Our Bio Energy (Prana) can be balanced and regulated by breath control. This results in a calmer mind and a healthy body. Learn the various Prana Yama techniques that are applicable for different health situations. They are even more relevant in this modern age of automation, material wealth, stress and ill-health.

Benefits of Prana Yama are:

  1. Refreshes and makes the body feel light.
  2. Reduces issues with hypertension.
  3. Increases and strengthens lung capacity & Reduces respiratory issues.
  4. Improves digestion.
  5. Removes toxins from the body and stimulates the excretory system.
  6. Maintains healthy skin tone and reduces acne issues.
  7. Stimulates the hormonal system in the body and enhances mood and the nervous system.
  8. Stimulates and energizes the nervous system.
  9. Therapy for problems related to high blood pressure, allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, sinusitis, recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract, chronic headaches, migraine, peptic ulcers, and anxiety.

 

What does the workshop cover:

The workshop covers the following topics:

  • Basics of breathing
  • Relationship with breathing and mental health
  • Various types of Prana Yama techniques and when to apply.
  • Dos and don’ts of Prana Yama techniques
  • Any other questions raised by attendees.

 

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in improving your mental and physical health by breath control.

Fee:

$25.00 per person for both sessions(recommend attending both sessions)

When:

2 sessions of 2 hours each, starting Saturday, 19th June 3 pm to 5 pm and Saturday, 26th June 3 pm to 5 pm

Where:

5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 (parking on driveway and lawn)

For registration:

Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

(pre-registration is essential, casual walk-in attendees will not be accepted)

 What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, drinking water, and a towel.

An online version of the workshop on Zoom can be arranged wherever you are in the world if you cannot attend face-to-face sessions. Email us to express your interest.

4 STEPS TO PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS WITH YOGA WORKSHOP

When: Start date to be advised, email us on sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest

Are you tired of trying to lose weight with crash diets, premade food delivered to your doorstep? Well do not despair, you are not alone. Studies have shown that only 4% of people who went on a diet sustained their weight loss after 2 years! Surprising? Well not really. Dieting alone does not address all the fundamental issues that contribute to weight gain.

At 67 years of age and 75kg weight, I have never felt fitter and healthier. I have helped dozens of people in their journey to better health and love their bodies. I am sharing with you my decades-long experience.

What do you get at the end of the workshop?

  • You will understand why you need to lose weight.
  • What causes weight gain and obesity
  • How to lose weight and maintain it using our unique SMAF approach.

 

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in understanding obesity and those battling weight and related health issues, and wish to approach your weight loss, health gain journey with the confidence that you will sustain it for a long time to come.

Fee:

$40.00 per person

When:

Saturday, 10th July, 2 pm to 6 pm

Where:

5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 (parking on driveway and lawn)

For registration:

Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

(pre-registration is essential, casual walk-in attendees will not be accepted)

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, drinking water, and a towel.

4 STEPS TO MANAGE THYROID ISSUES

When: Start date to be advised, email us on sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest

Yoga and Ayurveda (Science of Life) have been known to help people with thyroid-related issues. This workshop is for all those who are interested to know more about Thyroid disorders, how to identify symptoms, how to manage life with thyroid issues using the Yoga and Ayurveda approach.

The workshop will cover;

  • Overview of thyroid disorders
  • Ayurveda view of Thyroid disorders
  • Assessing your body energy imbalances (Doshas)
  • How Yoga Practices can help manage Thyroid
  • Foods to eat or avoid based on your body energy imbalances (Doshas)
  • Some easy natural herbal remedies for Thyroid

 

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in Thyroid related issues.

Fee: $20.00 per person

When: Saturday 17th June, 2 pm to 5.30 pm

Where: 5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 (parking on driveway and lawn)

For registration,

Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

(pre-registration is essential, casual walk-in attendees will not be accepted)

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, water to drink and a towel

EMPOWER YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LAW OF KARMA, WORKSHOP

(This is a free offering by Sanatana Yoga Academy to the community)
When: Sunday, July 25th, 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm 

Have you ever experienced the following feelings:

  • Looked at your life, the life of people you know as well as do not know, and felt affected by their suffering?
  • Encountered setback after setback despite trying your hones best and felt despondent with life?
  • Been cheated by people who seem to be able to get away with their crimes and felt cynical about life and people?
  • Felt that the world is an unfair place where have’s exploit the have nots, innocent people suffer for no mistake of their own?
  • Felt angry with God for allowing communities to suffer or even be wiped out by war, famine, natural disasters, perhaps even lost faith in God and religion?

 

Would like to have a positive outlook on life and face the ups and downs it throws at us with confidence, energy, and focus.

Consider attending this workshop where we explore the various facets of the Law of Karma. The Law of Karma is a law of action and reaction or reaping what you sow. This workshop explores the topic through the history of India and some its epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata and many other recorded stories from various cultures. From this workshop takeaway tools that help you go through the raging ocean of life with confidence, ease, poise, love, forgiveness, gratitude, fortitude, faith, contentment, and become a useful citizen of this universe.

Come, share your views, experiences, ask your questions.

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested to face life and its challenges without stress.

Fee: Free, this is an offering by Sanatana Yoga Academy to the community

When: Sunday, 25th June, 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm

Where: 25, Yampi Way, Willetton, WA 6155, at the Hall above Willetton Family practice( enter from the side door at ground level), car parking available

For registration:

Register on Eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/empower-your-life-through-understanding-law-of-karma-tickets-161361880729

Register on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/208038814530306

For any queries or if you have issues with your registration contact us on 0438496040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat or a cushion to sit on  and water to drink

EXPLORING MEDITATION

8 sessions, each for 90minutes, start date to be advised, email us at  sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest 
Have you tried meditation before and found it hard to focus? Did you find the meditation practice you tried not resonating with you? With the proliferation of meditative practices with countless benefits being claimed, learn how to find meditative practices that will benefit you, and help you deal with your issues. Learn what exactly is meditation and the steps towards meditation? How to use meditation to deal with the physical or mental issues that bother you. Meditation can be practiced by both atheists and agnostics as well as theists. You can customize your meditation practice no matter what your belief system is. In these eight sessions, you will find something that will resonate with you and your needs.

Benefits of the workshop to you are:

  • A clearer understanding of what is Meditation.
  • Understand Mindfulness-based practices.
  • Ability to handle stress, anxiety and depression, addictions.
  • Ability to concentrate better on your day-to-day tasks.
  • Increased mental and physical energy.
  • Being mindful of the consequence of our actions
  • Better hormonal health, and physical health
  • Ability to manage and live with chronic health issues such as hypertension, thyroid, diabetes, MS, and chronic pain.
  • Teach you a framework for meditation to suit your belief system.
  • Ability to formulate your own Meditation practice to fit your needs and time.

 

The workshop will cover the following topics.

  • An overview of the eight limbs of Yoga
  • What is meditation?
  • What is not meditation?
  • Why are there are so many meditation practices?
  • How to choose the practice that suits you
  • How to develop concentration
  • How to start on meditation
  • Where does meditation take you in life?
  • Any other questions you may have regarding meditation practice.

 

Who should attend: Anyone interested in using Meditation to lead a balanced peaceful life.

Fee:  $80 for all eight sessions (recommended to attend all eight sessions).

When:  TBA

Where: 5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155, Western Australia (parking on driveway and lawn)

For registration, Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

(pre-registration is essential, casual walk-in attendees will not be accepted)

 What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, cushion, and drinking water.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – WORKSHOP ON FOOD & HEALTH

Start date to be advised, email us( sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com)  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest 

As the adage goes “ you are what you eat”. There is deep wisdom in this saying. This workshop aims at empowering you to take control of your food and health by giving you an understanding of ;

  • How food can impact our physical and mental health
  • What food is healthy ( demystify the myriad of diets supplements being marketed )
  • Why there can be no one diet and nutrition plan for all humans
  • Eating to suit your internal energetics
  • How to eat to avoid or manage chronic issues such as hypertension, diabetes, Thyroid etc
  • The environmental footprint of food
  • Developing healthy eating habits
  • Finding all the nutrition you need naturally and on budget

 

Who should attend: Anyone interested in their health or the health of the family

Fee: $25.00 per person

When:  TBA

Where: 5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 ( parking on driveway and lawn or at end of cul-de-sac)

For registration, Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

( pre-registration is essential, casual walk-in attendees will not be accepted)

What should you bring: Bring a cushion to sit on and water to drink.

WHAT IS YOGA – AN EXPLORATION OF ITS EIGHT LIMBS

Start date to be advised, email us( sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com)  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest 

We share with you what Yoga is as and an overview of the Eight Limbs or Paths of Yoga as outlined by Sage Patanjali around 200BC. Learn how you can practice Yoga to be an inclusive citizen of the world with minimal impact on fellow beings and nature, thus achieving a truly sustainable lifestyle.  An amazing legacy to leave for our children and future generations. come along with your family and clear your doubts and get first-hand information from experienced Yoga practitioners.

The benefits of this workshop are:

  1. A stronger understanding of Yoga
  2.  Importance of physical, mental, and spiritual health
  3. Learn how to apply Yoga to reduce tension and life conflicts
  4.  How to find the time to add Yoga to your daily life

 

Who should attend: Anyone interested in finding out how Yoga practice can help you in life.

Fee: Free

When: TBA

Where: 5, Janter Close, Willetton WA 6155 ( parking on driveway and lawn or at end of cul-de-sac)

For registration, Call + 61 438 496 040 or email sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com

What should you bring: Bring a yoga mat, water to drink and a towel

JOURNEY OF LIFE (4-day retreat) – FINDING MY WAY IN THE UNIVERSE

Start date to be advised, email us( sanatanayogaacademy@gmail.com)  or call us ( +61438496040)  to express your interest 
Have you pondered on the meaning of life, struggled to reconcile with violence and suffering, conflicts, famine and natural disasters and where the world is heading to.  Where did I come from, where am I heading, how am I made up, why is there suffering? How do I handle suffering? Death and beyond, we discuss some points of view for your consideration and introspection.  The retreat will also cover how Yoga can be applied and practiced irrespective of your belief system in daily life to overcome the challenges of life. Come with an open mind, unburden your doubts and worries, learn from each other, share with each other and get a fresh perspective on life.

Benefits of this retreat are:

  1. Clearer perspective of who you are and where you came from
  2. Have a Yogic perspective of life, creation, self, family, society
  3. Ability to understand the ups and downs through the laws of Karma
  4. Understanding the force behind the creation process
  5. Your role in family, society, workplace and what opportunities these offer to you to mature as a better person
  6. What are religion and spirituality?
  7. Importance of living in balance with nature, and other living beings
  8. Become mindful of your actions, and the impact of your actions on other beings, nature, and hence yourself.
  9. Some tools from Yoga to handle the ups and downs of life with calmness

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