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Yoga is more than just an exercise principle. It is an entire philosophy which integrates science and art with the needs of our mind and body. Like any philosophy, there are several common words that will “pop up” during your practice.

This dictionary will help define some of the more frequently used ones:

A

Alignment

placing your body in a relatively correct (ideal) position to help reduce excess stress and strain. In Alignment yoga, we seek to become aware of what your ideal alignment is and make small movements to bring your body back to its natural state.

Anusara Yoga

A form of hatha yoga which combines the principles of universal alignment with the philosophy of connecting with the good. Anusara literally means following your heart.

Asana

A yogic posture or series of postures.

Ashatanga

A modern form of hatha yoga, derived by Krishnamacharya-Pattabhi Jois. The idea behind this principle is to bring awareness in all of the eight limbs of yoga (following Putanjali’s principle in the Yoga Sutra). This form of yoga is a fluid, fast paced principle, which encourages you to focus your mind on the specific needs of your body.

Awareness

Being conscious of the needs of both your mind and body. This is the principle focus of all forms of yoga.

Ayurveda

An eastern form of wellness and medicine which believes that we are each primarily one of three doshas: vata, Pitta or kapha. When we focus on wellness and medicine, we need to be aware of the specific requirements of our doshas and act accordingly.

B

Balance poses

Asanas in all forms of yoga whose main focus is on building and strengthening balance. The balance poses helps integrate yoga’s belief that the mind and body must work together.

Balance poses

Asanas in all forms of yoga whose main focus is on building and strengthening balance. The balance poses helps integrate yoga’s belief that the mind and body must work together.

Bikram

Developed by yogiraj bikram choudhury. Bikram yoga is a heated yoga class based on a series of 26 asana’s. The main focus is on warming, strengthening and building the muscles.

Bhakti

Defined as the yoga of devotion. This form of yoga focuses on concentrating your entire self: mind, body, emotions and senses on the Divine.

Bolsters

Support tools used to assist in some of the more complicated postures. Often used in restorative and prenatal/postnatal yoga.

Bricks

A smaller support tool in the shape of a brick. These tools are used to help improve alignment, posture and help maintain challenging positions.

C

Chakra

The Sanskrit word for wheel. They are described as the seven wheels of life. Each chakra represents an area of energy around our body.

Core yoga

A form of yoga which focuses on strengthening the spine, abdominal muscles and our breath. When we build core strength it helps strengthen our alignment and allows our body to move more readily into challenging postures.

Corpse pose

Commonly known as savasana. This asana is typically done at the end of a yoga posture. The intention is to quiet the mind and body.

D

Dharma

The concept of cosmic rightness and order. It is the law that governs the universe.

Dharana

The sixth step in Patanjali’s yoga sutra. It is the stage of concentration.

Dhyana

The seventh step of patanjali’s yoga sutra. It is the stage of meditation.

Downward dog

(Adho mukha svanasana) Probably the most commonly known yoga asana. It is frequently used in all forms of hatha yoga. This simple inversion pose has a multitude of benefits including stilling the mind and energizing the body.

Drishti

A technique that helps develop concentration. This is a gazing technique where the practitioner is taught to place their eyes in one of nine specific points.

E

Enlightenment

The ultimate goal of the yogic path. When we reach enlightenment we are fully aware of our physical beings needs and are able to transcend them. This is the final stage of patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga.

F

Flow yoga

A fluid form of yoga where the asana’s seem to connect in a dance like form. This class works on synchronizing the breath with the movement.

Forty day challenge

With the final intent being to create a healthy yoga habit. This 40 day challenge encourages you to participate in an hour yoga class every day for 40 days.

G

Guru

A spiritual teacher, leader, mentor.

Garuda

A mythical eagle-like bird after which a pose is named (Garuda Asana).

H

Hatha

The most commonly known form of yoga. The philosophy behind the class is building the union between the sun (Ha) and moon (tha). The focus of this form is to find universal harmony by practicing the asanas and yogic breath.

Hot power yoga

This is a fast paced, heated form of yoga whose intent is to focus the mind and discover your personal strength and energy developed quasi simultaneously by two American teachers Beryl Bender Birch and Bryan Kest. Another name often associated with power yoga is Baron Baptiste, whom we salute as one of our teachers and take our inspiration from.

I

Inversions

Asana’s that are practiced in an inverted (upside down) position. Inversions are believed to help strengthen the heart, lungs and thyroid.

Ishta

Developed by Alan Finger. This form of yoga focuses on incorporating the chakras with the common yoga asanas and breath.

Iyengar

Developed by Yogi Iyengar. This form of yoga focuses on three main aspects: proper body alignment, pranayama (yogic breath) and asana’s (yogic postures).

J

Joy

Joyful, happy, delighted, blissful, ecstatic, pleasurable – all by products of your yoga practice.

K

Kundalini

Often touted as the “breath yoga”, this form of yoga combines active (dynamic) breathing, meditation, mantras and movements.

Karma

Doing or making action.

Karma-yoga

It is a service by helping people in all good ways.

L

Love

Love everyone.

M

Mantra

A common saying or chant (often one or two words) used to help develop focus and meditation.

Mat

This most common tool used in yoga. A yoga mat helps maintain balance and provides additional comfort and protection for your body. The mats can be made from a variety of materials: but should be slip and sweat resistant.

N

Namaste

A common salutation said at the end of a yoga class. The Sanskrit meaning is “I bow to you”. It is believed that there is divine energy in each of u. It is said as a form of respect and honour from the instructor to the class and from the class to the instructor.

Nidra

Yoga nidra is defined as a state of deep sleep. In this class, you are a guided into a state of deep relaxation and meditation.

Niyamas

The second limb of patanjali’s theory. The focus of niyama is building relationships and connections. It teaches us how to live with others and to practice living with good intentions.

O

Om

A common mantra believed to be the sound of the universe.

P

Power yoga

See hot power yoga

Pranayama

Yogic breath. An energizing controlled breathing technique that incorporates the entire body and mind. It helps build awareness to all regions and can energizing, restorative and relaxing depending on your specific needs.

Prana

The Sanskrit word for vital life.

Pratyahara

The fifth limb of Patanjali’s yoga sutra. The focus of this limb is on sense withdrawal. The focus is on building strength in both posture and breath in order to successfully to gain control and eventually withdraw from the needs of the senses.

Q

Question

Yoga is an inquiry process keep asking Y.

R

Restorative

A slower paced form of yoga where the intent is on becoming conscious of your specific body’s needs and restoring health back to your mind and body.

S

Savasana

See corpse pose.

Sacrum

A bone in the lower back between the pelvis and hipbones.

Samadhi

The final stage of Patanjali’s eight limb philosophy. This is the stage of enlightenment.

Sun salutation

(Surya Namaskar) a connected series of asanas (postures) often done at the beginning of a yoga class as a way to greet the day. This series may vary from class to class.

T

Tapas

A burning effort which involves purification, self-discipline and austerity.

U

Ujjayi breathing

See pranayama.

Upanishad

Sitting down near or sitting close to a Guru to receive spiritual instructions, The Upanishads are sacred Hindu text dealing with metaphysical questions and core teachings of Vedanta.

V

Vinyasa

“Breath-synchronized movement” – Covers a broad range of yoga classes. This style is sometimes also called flow yoga, because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. Power yoga is a Vinyasa flow.

Veda

Knowledge, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, revealed by saints and sages of India.

Y

Yamas

The first limb of Patanjali’s philosophy. The focus of the five yama’s is to develop self restraint so that we can live in harmony with others.

Yin yoga

A form of yoga whose focus is on strengthening the body’s connective tissues.

Yogi/Yogini

An individual (male/ female) who practices the art of yoga.

Yuj

To join, unite or yoke.

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Y VINYASA FLOW GET FIT AND STRONG

A dynamic and challenging sequence of postures that synchronizes breathe with movement in order to build strength, balance and flexibility. These classes move at a slightly faster pace. The class will follow a flowing format of standing poses, balancing poses, forward bends, backward bends, twists and hip openers finishing with deep relaxation and meditation. Some classes may have arm balances and inversions peppered in. You’ll be flowing smoothly from one pose to the next, as each segment of the class is linked by a Sun Salutation Each class will vary slightly depending on the teacher, but all classes will follow a general structure to ensure that your overall experience is balanced and cohesive.

Y REFORMER PILATES

We offer a fast paced, high intensity, body toning workout in just 50 minutes. Work smarter, not longer fusing elements of traditional reformer pilates, cardio, weights and endurance training.

Y Reformer pilates will help tone and sculpt your body like nothing you’ve tried before.

IYENGAR YOGA

Iyengar yoga is a systematic and comprehensive method of practice concerned with the development and cultivation of body-mind awareness, balance and understanding of yoga principles through the practice of Asanas (poses) and Pranayama (breathing techniques). The emphasis on integrated alignment and progressive learning is central to the practice. It aims to promote energy flow, increase stability and freedom and reduce stress and injury. Props are often used to assist with this. Poses are taught in cycles to help build understanding and confidence. Inversions such as head stand and shoulder stand (or a modified version of these) are introduced gradually and always in accordance with students’ capacity and progress. It is recommended that the practice of Pranayama commences once asana practice is steady and regular.

Training to teach in the Iyengar Yoga method requires a commitment to a rigorous and systematic method of training and ongoing professional development within the requirements of the BKS Iyengar Association of Australia. To learn more about the Association’s requirements visit http://www.iyengaryoga.asn.au/teacher-training-certification/.

Y Flow Heated/Non heated

A fun dynamic system of practicing asana,

linking beath and movement in our fa-infrared heated room.  Build heat, endurance, flexibility and concentration. The sequence is built around sun salutations. Some yoga experience needed.

Y BASICS

Y Basics classes are suitable for everyone, including both beginner and seasoned practitioners. In this class we will focus on aligning our bodies and building awareness, to develop a strong foundation for a safe and healthy yoga practice.

Y YIN LONG SLOW STRETCH

Yin Yoga is the polar opposite to our dynamic flowing classes, and a superb complement to the more “yang” style of Power Vinyasa Yoga. Yin classes involve long, rejuvenating holds in restorative forward bends, hip openers, and inversions. You will experience deep release as you work through areas of the body that habitually hold tension and stress. In Yin we are not pushing or striving to achieve instead we sit and accept where we are. You will leave feeling more open, content and incredibly relaxed. A must for all yogis, beginner to advanced!

Y CORE PILATES MAT CLASS

Pilates inspired class aimed at building strength in your abdomen, shoulders and gluts? With slow controlled movements focusing on toning and strengthening, our Y Core classes will help you advance in all areas of yoga.

Learn how a strong core can help your whole body function more efficiently. Not only will you look hot; your body will function as a complete unit.

Add some yoga and meditation and you are unstoppable.

Y DYNAMIC / HATHA

Traditional asanas are held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility and balance as well as concentration and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asana), deep breathing and mindful movement.

Learn alignment and attention to detail we take the principals of Tadasana and apply them to a smart satisfying class designed to help you understand what it means to be aligned. These classes although challenging are a great way for beginners to establish a strong yoga foundation and at the same time experienced yogis with body awareness can explore the nuances of their bodies. No heat but longer holds and attention to detail will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

Y HOT YOGA

Smile,detox & energise in this total body mind workout.

  • The room is heated up to 35 degrees to detoxify and revitalise.
  • The heat allows the body to open up and find depth in the poses. The sweat cleanses by bringing toxins to the surface of the body.
  • Hot classes will help to lengthen and strengthen muscles, increase focus and balance, and clear the mind.
  • Hot is an exhilarating set sequence workout that builds physical co-ordination, mental focus and makes you sweat.
  • As it is a set sequence you are able to see clear improvements in your practice.
  • Suitable for new students
  • No push-ups or downward dog.

This is a fixed sequence class suitable for all levels a great introduction to Hot Yoga.

Strength, stamina and flexibility are built as students detoxify through sweating in our far-infrared heated studio. There are no arm balances, inversions, push-ups or down dog. The structure of each class is the same this allows each student to monitor their own progress.

This is a hot and sweaty fun class that will challenge you in many ways.

Y HOT

This is a fixed sequence class suitable for all levels a great introduction to Hot Yoga.

Strength, stamina and flexibility are built as students detoxify through sweating in our far-infrared heated studio. There are no arm balances, inversions, push-ups or down dog. The structure of each class is the same this allows each student to monitor their own progress.

This is a hot and sweaty fun class that will challenge you in many ways.

Y Basic

Strengthen and learn.

  • Basics is perfect for those new to yoga or wanting a slower paced class without the heat.
  • We focus on correct alignment and technique to build a strong foundation.
  • Basics will help you strengthen and stretch to stabilise and release the body while calming the mind.
  • Practiced in a regular temperature room with more hands on adjustments and personalised attention from the teacher.
  • The class may include simple sun salutations, standing and balancing, seated, twisted and strengthening poses.
  • Catered to all levels however beginners will love the slower pace and extra focus on technique.

Y Basics classes are suitable for everyone, including both beginner and seasoned practitioners. In this class we will focus on aligning our bodies and building awareness, to develop a strong foundation for a safe and healthy yoga practice.

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