HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!! SWAMI NIRANJAN' S MESSAGE FOR 2012

Happy New Year to all , with the message from our spiritual master Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati.

" There is a saying from the scriptures that without knowledge of literature, music and the arts and sciences, a person is like an animal without a tail. Knowledge of literature helps to open the intellect, knowledge of music helps to open the heart and knowledge of the arts helps to improve the character and behavior. These are the three areas we need to focus on to become good human beings.

One should not try to become a perfect being, because it is only by chance that someone is born perfect, but we can definitely try to become good beings. Connecting with the goodness of life is the culmination of human effort. When we connect with the positive, the uplifting and the inspiring, we connect with contentment, joy and peace.

Ultimately we are responsible for our own happiness. Nobody can give us happiness. To attain happiness we need to work at the levels of head, heart and hands-intellect, feelings and performance. Knowledge is the quality of the head. Softeness of sentiments and feelings , compassion, is the quality of the heart. Appropriate behavior and performance according to the demands of the situation and circumstances is the expression of human character and behavior. Attainment of these three makes one happy , healthy and wise. So during this coming New Year we should know that we are responsible for our own happiness.

When we are young , we feel that the world is ours and we can do anything and everything we want to . As we become a little older, we gain in maturity, comon sense and strength , and one should use the strengths to do what one can to improve the life and the envoronment.

Pain is a part of life, but to be a slave to pain is not a part of life. When we are slaves to our suffering, we identify with wekaness and limitation, with the words "I can't ", but when we identify with strength, with the words "I can " , then goodness, wisdom and willpower combine to become more dominant, and in pain, the infertile self becomes more dominant.

So the aspiration of the New Year should be a determination to expand the horizons of intellect emotions and performance.

With good wishes, om's and prem,

Swami Niranjananda

Wish you a Merry Christmas !!!

Last term of 2001 has been completed , wishing u all a peaceful holiday season! Enjoy the family reunions and friend 's gatherings by giving and receiving love :)) Stay firm to your practices to keep your energy high, your mind clear and an open heart !!! Love Lilian xxx

SHATKARMAS /YOGIC CLEANSING TECHNIQUES

" When fat or mucus is excessive, the Shatkarmas or six cleansing techniques should be practiced before(pranayama).Others in whom the doshas (ie.phlegm, wind, bile) are balanced need not do them." Hatha Yoga Pradipika (2.21)
NASAL CLEANSING : THIS TECHNIQUE IS A PROCESS OF CLEANSING THE NASAL PASSAGES WITH SALTY WATER . It allows a free flow of air through the nostrils and elilminates the nasal congestion from colds , hay fever and sinusitis. It has benefits on eyes , ears and throat conditions and its a first aid for headaches, insomnia and tiredness.
STOMACH WASH ( KUNJAL KRIYA) : THIS TECHNIQUE IS A PROCESS OF CLEANING THE UPPER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WITH SALTY WATER . It helps eradicate bad breath , headaches,accumulated phlegm , sore throats and is an important practice for asthmatics. Many people experience an upset stomach like indigestion, nausea, vomiting or ulcers, which are caused from impure food , fat food or from stress and emotional upsets.. the practice of kunjal kriya washes out all impurities and reduces the acidity that aggravates ulcers. It also gives a great relief from anger and depression .
INTESTINAL WASH; THIS TECHNIQUE CLEANSES THE WHOLE DIGESTIVE TRACT.It removes toxins from the tract and brings benefit to our whole being. relieves acidity, gas and indigestion, kidneys are flashed out too.
Remember we are the outcome what we breath, eat, drink , and think !! Living a simple yogic lifestyle and practicing keeps u healthy on all levels, physical, emotional, mental and energy.

Shatkarmas are practiced in the studio regularly every Saturday early morning , come with an empty stomach and leave with a big smile and high energy !!!!

ΒEGINNING OF NEW TERM !!!!! ΕΝΑΡΞΗ ΚΑΙΝΟΥΡΓΙΑΣ ΠΕΡΙOΔΟΥ

Classes have started , registrations are on !! I am wishing us all an uplifting new term, deepening into the precious yogic practices and staying calm, focused and strong to face all kinds of life's challenges , by changing our attitude towards situations, and making positive affirmations !!
Current class schedule is in Greek for advanced students every Tuesday and Thursday at 8,30-10.00 and 19.30-21.00 , Mondays at 17.00 a Dynamic class, for beginners on Monday and Wednesday at 19.30-21.00 and I am now setting a class for all levels in English Wednesdays and Fridays 9.00-10.30. Last Saturday of each month we are doing the Hatha Yoga cleansing techniques on a regular basis, removing toxins from stomach and intestines to have a free flow of energy and feel light and happy on physical & emotional level, and staying focused and calm on a mental level. More workshops with different themes like Stress management will be announced. Pre-natal yoga available !!
Η καινουργια περιοδος ξεκινισε , εγγραφες αρχισαν, ευχομαι σε ολους μας, μια περιοδο ανατασης ,γαληνης και δυναμης, χρησιμοποιοντας τις γιογκικες πρακτικες για να αντιμετωπισουμε τις τρεχουσες προκλησεις με θετικοτητα και πιστη !!
Το τρεχον προγραμμα ειναι Τριτη και Πεμτη 8.30-10.00 και 19.30-21.00 για προχωρημενους, και Δευτερα & Τεταρτη 19.30-21.00 για αρχαριους, Δευτερα 17.00 Δυναμικη ταξη και Τεταρη & Παρασκευη 9.00-10.30 στα αγγλικα. Καθε τελευταιο Σαββατο του μηνα κανουμε τις Πρακτικες καθαρισμου της Χαθα Γιογκα απομακρινοντας τοξινες απο στομαχι και εντερα , απολαμβανοντας υγεια και ευεξια σε σωματικο επιπεδο, συναισθηματικη γαληνη και νοητικη σταθεροτητα & διαυγεια . Διαφορετικα σεμιναρια με θεματα οπως Γιογκα και διαχειριση του στρες θα ανακοινωνονται.Δυνατοτητα δημιουργιας ταξης για εγκυους μονον.
ΚΑΛΗ ΜΑΣ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ !!!!!!

WORKSHOP IN MYCONOS

A wonderful 3 day workshop in the the ever so strong in energy Myconos, including advanced practices like Chakra Dharana, Prana Nidra and all kinds of different meditation practices like Zen walking meditation in Mouna, Giberish, No Mind , early morning class with Asana and Pranayama by the seaside and lovely shared times gave to all 12 participants a great bust of energy and a good start for the new term . Thank u all for contributing to this memorable experience your beautiful feedback and looking forward to our next workshop in Vitina in November.

THE YOGIC ANSWER TO STRESS ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Another wonderful workshop , giving a thorough understanding on how stress creates anxiety disorders and depression and which applied yogic practices can prevent and cure it. A beautiful day spent together covering theory and practices. Asana , pranayama, relaxation meditation , karma yoga , and enjoying brunch and lunch in a light friendly atmosphere !!

WELLNESS/YOGA FOR HEALTH !!!

A successful whole day seminar from 10-17.00, on how to apply all branches of Yoga and use the golden yogic tools, so we can stay healthy on physical , mental and emotional level . Yogic asanas, breathing , relaxation and meditation, lovely brunch & lunch , lectures and application of karma yoga, meditation in action , gave us all the opportunity to spend a wonderful day together and deepen our understanding on how to apply yoga on these challenging days, and stay calm , strong, centered and Healthy !