Relaxation and Meditation on the Chakras
Event description
Om, the universal mantra, is pictured here. Encompassing all, from the finite to the infinite, this sound of the universe can be utilised with awareness at any chakra. Bhija mantras (consisting of one Sanskrit syllable) specific to individual chakras will also be utilised.
In this workshop, we will cover:
🕉 theory on relaxation (yoga Nidra) and meditation
🕉 benefits of these practices
🕉 a long yoga Nidra with chakra visualisation (bring a covering to put over yourself and as much to lie on as you need for comfort)
🕉 hints/suggestions for ways of utilising these
🕉 very simple postures for each chakra (nothing difficult post-lunch)
🕉 specific calming and focusing breathing practices (pranayama)
🕉 written and oral bhija mantras
🕉 chakra lotus symbols
🕉 and more …
This powerful 3-hour workshop utilises yoga nidra (psychic sleep) and meditation on the chakras (energy vortexes), with Radhe.
Radhe is a Level 4 NZ Yoga teacher with over 35 years experience in teaching yoga, relaxation and meditation.
She is a karma sannyasin (householder swami) and a trustee of Shraddha Yoga and Meditation, a registered charitable (non-profit) trust.
Radhe (Swami Anandaradha Saraswati) is passionate about imparting the yoga nidra technique, having delivered it in many venues over the decades. You will see a few recordings made by her on YouTube and on the Shraddha Yoga and Meditation facebook page.
Quotes on yoga nidra and meditation from Swami Satyananda:
"For complete relaxation you must remain aware. This is Yoga Nidra, the state of dynamic sleep."
"Yoga nidra is the yoga of aware sleep. In this lies the secret of self healing. Yoga Nidra is a pratyahara [sense withdrawal] technique in which the distractions of the mind are contained and the mind is relaxed."
"Meditational practices are an excellent method of confronting the complexes, phobias and conflicts which are hidden in the usually inaccessible recesses of the unconscious part of the mind".
Swami Satyananda
In order to begin to experience the stages (and ultimate truly relaxed bliss) of yoga nidra or those stages leading to the state of meditation, one first attains the state of sense withdrawal and moves into a state of concentrated awareness. The chakras, or energy vortexes, are intimately involved in this.
This afternoon workshop will include a long yoga nidra practice with chakra visualisation
Bring cushions and a covering to spread over yourself, as well as your yoga mat. You may even want to bring a thin mattress for added comfort. Handouts are provided for reference at home.
For more information, please contact Radhe
027 392 8220
shraddhayoganz@gmail.com
Spaces are limited. Please book early/as soon as you can to ensure a place.
$65 in advance or $70 if paying cash on the day (reduced to $60/$65 for each workshop, i.e.
$120/$130 in total, if doing the two workshops. The price will be adjusted when buying your ticket for Relaxation and Meditation on the Chakras if doing the two purchases on humanitix to be able to attend both).
Provided that there is still room, you may book the day before the event and pay $70 on the day (reduced to $60 each if doing both workshops held on 25 March).
Also available on Zoom. The Zoom recording may be viewed by all attendees afterwards.
Yoga NZ teachers earn CPD for attending. A certificate of attendance will be supplied.
If you buy a ticket for this within one week of the commencement of the event, you will go in the draw for a 10 yoga class concession card (actually 11 classes as you get an extra click after doing the 10), valued at $110. You can use this via Zoom or in person and are welcome to gift it to someone else.
Please enquire about investment options for attending workshops/courses if you are unable to pay the full amount advertised amount now, or at all.
Aum Tat Sat
Radhe
Donations to Shraddha Yoga and Meditation are welcome and are tax deductible for donations over $20 NZ. 🙏