Yoga is the cessation of mental fluctuations. Then, the seer dwells in his own true splendour." (Patanjali, Yoga Sutra I.2.3.)
Anti-covid instructions
- Subscription forms must be filled in before attending your first course. Please click on the appropriate button on the Schedule and cost or Intensive courses page.
- Do not come if you have any symptom (cough, fever, cold, no taste nor smell). Zoom course available on Wednesday at 8 am.
- Booking is compulsory for each course by SMS or WhatsApp to Patrizia (tel. 079 627 97 21). Your place will be reserved without receiving confirmation. You will only receive a message asking you not to come if no space is available. Maximum 10 students per course.
- Mask is advised when you are on your mat but compulsory when entering and moving around.
- Disinfect your hands upon arrival with the product at your disposal on the shelf. Disinfect your hands as often as required.
- Fill in the attendance booklet upon arrival with your name, date, course starting time.
- Respect security distances of at least 1.5 m. in all the premises. Not more than 2 people in the changing room. You can use the kitchen if more people must get changed.
- If possible, bring your mat, belt, ... and a towel to place on the blankets. Easily purchased on: www.yoga-artikel.ch. A few belts, blocs and bolsters are available for sale on-site.
- Please use the bolster covers at your disposal which you will remove after use. We will wash covers after each use.
- Please clean used props with the product and towels at your disposal. Place used towels in the appropriate bin. The teacher will take care of belts.
- Please clean ropes with the towel and antiseptic product at your disposal after use.
- When using toilets, please disinfect everything you have touched including door handle, light switch with the paper and antiseptic product available and throw away used paper in the toilet bin.
- Your teacher won't touch you to correct you.
- Thank you for cooperating.
advice for YOUR practice
BEFORE A LESSON
In case of injury or illness, for example: glaucoma, hernia, joint problems, operation, heart problem, low or high blood pressure, cancer, etc. ask your doctor if yoga is appropriate for your condition and inform your teacher before the class.
Allow one hour before practicing after a light meal and two hours after a normal meal.
Arrive at class in advance and settle down quietly in an appropriate posture to surrender and concentrate.
Allow one hour before practicing after a light meal and two hours after a normal meal.
Arrive at class in advance and settle down quietly in an appropriate posture to surrender and concentrate.
FOR THE WOMEN
Inform your teacher if you are pregnant.
Inform your teacher if you have your menstruations. If so, do not get tired. Do not jump between standing poses and keep feet hip-width apart. Do not do inversions, nor closed twists. Do not compress the abdomen. Do forward bends supporting your head. Your teacher will indicate appropriate poses to replace those to be avoided.
Inform your teacher if you have your menstruations. If so, do not get tired. Do not jump between standing poses and keep feet hip-width apart. Do not do inversions, nor closed twists. Do not compress the abdomen. Do forward bends supporting your head. Your teacher will indicate appropriate poses to replace those to be avoided.
to improve
As in any activity, regular practice (Tapas) is highly recommended as a regular and appropriate effort will be fruitful and will anchor results, whereas, occasional practice will inevitably leed to withdrawal. This is why one should commit to attend at least 1 course a week or possibly more.
Personal practice is encouraged, possibly daily, even 10 minutes a day. The hardest part is to get started on your mat… Morning after getting up is the best time, however, it is not always possible. Find the best moment for you in the day. Do not feel guilty if you are not regular but observe mental fluctuations (Svadhyaya). Contemplate life with equanimity (Upeksa) and do not let go. Tomorrow is another day.
Organise a clean and quiet place with your mat and props at hand. Do not practice for long in the sun.
Reading philosophical texts in the morning and/or before sleep (even just a few minutes) will put you in a positive mindset.
To generate good energy (Satva), observe the effects of your eating habits.Your food should be of good quality and fresh. Industrial products, exciting drinks and meet should be avoided or reduced to a minimum. Quantities should be appropriate. Take your meals as much as possible in silence, without distraction. Stop eating before you are full. By increasingly refining your awareness, harmful habits (too much Rajas and Tamas) will be avoided and beneficial ones adopted.
To generate good energy, sleep regularly and appropriate hours (duration varies from one individual to another). A light meal early in the evening will favour good quality sleep.
Our senses are excited by everything that sourrounds us: images, noise, sound, odours, sourroundings, discussions, media,…. Stimulations of the senses imprint the mind and each cell of the body. As awareness refines, whenever possible, the yogi will avoid harmful and priviledge beneficial inputs which favour peace of mind.
Personal practice is encouraged, possibly daily, even 10 minutes a day. The hardest part is to get started on your mat… Morning after getting up is the best time, however, it is not always possible. Find the best moment for you in the day. Do not feel guilty if you are not regular but observe mental fluctuations (Svadhyaya). Contemplate life with equanimity (Upeksa) and do not let go. Tomorrow is another day.
Organise a clean and quiet place with your mat and props at hand. Do not practice for long in the sun.
Reading philosophical texts in the morning and/or before sleep (even just a few minutes) will put you in a positive mindset.
To generate good energy (Satva), observe the effects of your eating habits.Your food should be of good quality and fresh. Industrial products, exciting drinks and meet should be avoided or reduced to a minimum. Quantities should be appropriate. Take your meals as much as possible in silence, without distraction. Stop eating before you are full. By increasingly refining your awareness, harmful habits (too much Rajas and Tamas) will be avoided and beneficial ones adopted.
To generate good energy, sleep regularly and appropriate hours (duration varies from one individual to another). A light meal early in the evening will favour good quality sleep.
Our senses are excited by everything that sourrounds us: images, noise, sound, odours, sourroundings, discussions, media,…. Stimulations of the senses imprint the mind and each cell of the body. As awareness refines, whenever possible, the yogi will avoid harmful and priviledge beneficial inputs which favour peace of mind.
