“Role of Yoga on Healing – Breathing Techniques” – A Free Talk by Manoj Kaimal on FEB18

Breathing is the very pulse of life which has a direct correlation with the health of every system of the body – nervous, musculo-skeletal or digestive. In this talk, Manoj Kaimal, founder of Manasa yoga will lead participants to a comprehensive understanding of the gross breath and the subtle prana; the anatomical and physiological aspects of the gross body as well as the nadis and vauys of the subtle body; the correlation between prana and mind, brain and breath, and much more.

Topics covered will include:

- Relevance of asana practice to support pranayama by helping to unlock and harmonise the spine, ribs, diaphragm and the pelvic floor which forms the core support of breathing.

- Pranayama as a great healing methodology and how it can contribute to enhance immunity, relieve anxiety, combat depression, and positively contribute to enhanced vitality, confidence and sense of well-being.

- Yoga nidra, an ancient art of total ‘un-clinging’, which can contribute to the release of our body’s inherent healing power.

Date: Saturday 18th February 2012

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue: Malaysian Association For The Blind, Jalan Tebing, Off Jln Tun Sambanthan 4, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.

FREE REGISTRATION!!!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People challenged with cancer & their family members, alternative practitioners, medical professionals and anyone who wants to have a greater awareness of health issues.

Organised by : CANSURVIVE CENTRE MALAYSIA BERHAD (903023-M)

Kindly reserve your seats by the following options:

1. SMS your name and email address to 017 – 881 2287

2. Send an email to ucansurvive@gmail.com with your name and handphone number.

‘IGNITING THE FIRE’ – A Manasa Core Workshop 1 to 4PM Sunday FEB12

Joins us for a 3-hour workshop that will connect you deeply to your core, in more ways than one!

Time: 1 PM to 4 PM

Date: Sunday, FEB 12, 2012

Venue: Manasa SS2, Petaling Jaya

Key teachings would include:

• Anatomical and philosophical insights on the core, as understood in the Manasa tradition,
• Breath-work and specific abdominal, lower back work which will totally ‘wake up’ the fire energy within
• Vinyasa sequences which will enable the understanding and using of the concepts of core in a flowing wide range of asanas, specifically focused on rinsing, cleansing, oblique strengthening twists

Workshop FEES:                 

Early Bird (Register and pay before Sunday JAN 22) – RM 90/-

Regular (Register and pay between JAN 23 and Saturday FEB 11) – RM 110/-

Same Day Signup (Register and pay on Sunday FEB 12) – RM 120/-

ADDED BONUS- Two core strengthening 15 minute vinyasa sequences will be made available as downloads for all workshop participants!

NOTE: DO register early for only 30 participants can be accommodated at this workshop. A wait list for a repeat of this workshop may be started if the number of participants exceeds the 30-pax limit.

Awareness Intentions for the year, inspired by the Upanishads

Namaste to all! Wish you all a happy and fruitful 2012. Now, right at the commencement of the year, let us affirm our firm standing with awareness and svadhyaya. The following is based on 12 svadhyaya instructions given in Taittiriya Upanishad.

1.Ritam cha svadhyaya pravachanecha Ritam means clarity of teachings. So, let us intend to have clarity about the teachings which are taught, especially in the light of what is skilful and wholesome and what is not. Let us practice awareness and detect the various patterns playing out, and let us intend to cultivate wholesome ones. In asana practice terms, Manasa students should intend to clearly understand the teachings, such as the Kcc, cobra and cat principles. In philosophy terms, let us clearly understand the ‘shakti madhye mana krtva’ teachings.

2.Satyam cha svadhyaya pravachanecha   When we start to succeed in applying the ritam, the understanding from teaching, into our lived life, then it becomes truthful living, where intentions and actions get aligned. Let us practice svadhyaya whether we are able to apply the intentions.

3.Tapascha svadhyaya pravachanecha Tapas.. effort.. let us put in great efforts.. in this context, the scripture is talking about dietary discipline.. let us intend to practice some form of discipline, such as fasting once a week, or month, or go on a short fruit diet once in 3 months, or so on.

4. Damashcha svadhyaya pravachanecha Dama refers to practice of controlling the sense organs, and preventing unwholesome energy flow. In simple terms, it would also mean, perhaps refraining from wasting time by excessively watching tv, or purposeless internet surfing.. and so on.. as well as good control over organs of actions such as the tongue, preventing harsh speech etc

5. Shamashcha svadhyaya pravachanecha Shama is control of the mind, which naturally stems from awareness of mind rather than identifying with the mind.Then we can objectively see its habitual reactivities, its prejudices, stubbornness, addictions, cravings and so on.Then instead of getting defensive or reactive, we can accommodate these patterns, soften around it (instead of getting clenched and caught), and respond from an understanding of it, rather than react from an identification with it.

6.Agnayashcha svadhyaya pravachanecha   Agni means fire, and from an internal perspective, strive to become aware of what fuels our thoughts, words and actions.. right now, you are about to take an action, or about to engage in a thought.. observe, what is fuelling it.. what is the intention, motivation, aspiration.. these are the fires.. observe, perceive, understand, discern.. Also know that the body is partly fire.. the body is warmth, the body is energy.. let us do svadhyaya of this fire principle

7.Agnihotram cha svadhyaya pravachanecha This refers to an action done, honouring this fire principle. So for us it can be sun salutes, it can be kapalabhathi, agnisara kriya, navasana practices etc.

8  Atithayashcha svadhyaya pravachanecha athithi refers to a guest. So, in one way, this is about being aware of how we treat guests. In this regard, from mental perspective, guests refers to thoughts, passions etc which enters our awareness on a daily basis. Some guests have kind of usurped our awareness.. practice svadhyaya of what enters our awareness.. acknowledge, accommodate, soften, releaze.. as well as openness to unexpected experiences

9. Manusham cha svadhyaya pravachane cha This refers to svadhyaya of our actions in the light of its effects on the whole community.. in simple terms let us intend to be more empathetic to other living beings, our planet etc.. let us intend to reduce plastic, reduce using paper, recycle etc

10, 11, 12- prajascha svadhyaya pravachanecha; prajanascha svadhyaya pravachanecha; prajatischa svadhyaya pravachanecha These three refers to svadhyaya practices even while being in the full swing of family responsibilities. Let us intend that though we are squeezed for time due to different householder responsibilities, we can still practice svadhyaya, which is study and awareness. Also, in a direct sense, those who are dealing with children, let us be very aware of our speech and actions with them, let us be responsible to guide them, and let us also share our various observances with them, be receptive to them etc. And these 12 aspects of svadhyaya, when practiced, verily this becomes a great tapas. tad hi tapas, tad hi tapas.. that is tapas, that is tapas see you all soon.. happy new year again..  let us continue the journey with renewed vigour..

Namaste