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Wellington Courses

 

Introduction to yoga

Two 12 week courses started recently:
Wednesday 25 January at 5.45 – 7.15 pm 
Thursday 26 January from 7.30 – 9.00 pm

$180 for 12 weeks' introduction to yoga, with additional 6 free classes included.

Good for complete beginners, or to re-establish your practice after a break.
The courses give a comprehensive, progressive introduction to yoga practice covering relaxation, breathing techniques, the physical postures (asana) and an introduction to meditation.
The yoga exercises from Level 1 in the Yoga in Daily Life System are called Saraw Hitta Asanas, which means "good for all". The classes will improve flexibility whilst toning the body, helping keep the joints and spine supple.
Everything you need is provided; just bring clothing in which you can move comfortably.

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Level 2 course

 

Monday 30 January at 5:45pm – 7:15pm

$80 for 6 week course

Intended for those who have completed a beginners course (Level 1 postures) and want to further their yoga practice and achieve higher levels of well-being.
The beginners course is level one of the eight level YIDL system; each level builds up strength, fitness and flexibility, with developing levels of pranayama (breath control techniques) and meditations.


Venue: Yoga in Daily Life Wellington Centre, 21 Jessie Street

Bookings: Wellington: (04) 801 7012 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Prices

We’ve held prices at Jessie Street for as long as we can, over the last 5 years and through a GST rise, and it is time to make a change.

This year casual classes will be $15 ($12 conc.) and lunch-time $11 ($9 conc.)  The Wed 10am class is still free to students and CSC Card holders.  We’ll honour all current cards.

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Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop for Women

Sunday 4 December , 9am to 1pm

Experience practical Yoga and Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) tips and tricks specific to women’s needs to keep you healthy, balanced and full of vitality. Celebrate womanhood, motherhood and femininity through yoga postures, breath, self massage, inspiring talks and deep relaxation.

Facilitated by Yoga In Daily Life Teacher and Ayurveda Practitioner Anja Foley.

Cost: $65 incl. morning tea & handouts

Where:  Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 20 Alexander Rd, Raumati Beach, Raumati

Booking to Ph: 905 8865 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Preparation for childbirth
Couple yoga workshop

Sunday 20th November 2011
1.30 - 5.30 pm

 
 
This workshop provides an opportunity for couples to enhance awareness and confidence in pregnancy, labour and birth.
Find out  how to create optimum conditions for birth to be as normal and natural as possible.

Cost: $95 per couple includes refreshment

 Where: Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 21 Jessie St, Wellington

Booking : 801 7012 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Beginners Course (Level 1)

Mondays 5.45-7.15pm

 

Starts: 27 October 2011

If you are new to yoga or would like to refresh your basics you cans till join us.

The first level of the system “Yoga in Daily Life” is known as Sarva Hitta Asanas, meaning “good for everyone” as these exercises are of benefit to all people and all parts of the body. The Sarva Hitta Asanas help us to attain integral wellbeing, as they bring body, mind and soul into balance.

Learn more about Level 1 of the Yoga in Daily Life System here.

Where:  Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 21 Jessie St, Wellington

Info: 801 7012 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Diwali greetings 2011, 26th October

Diwali, a festival of Light, is one of the four main festivals of India and it is also the auspicious day of the holy incarnation of our belowed Lord Bhagwan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji. To view greetings click here

 

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Level 2 Course

Thursdays 7.30-9pm

 

After completing the first level of “Yoga in Daily Life” you are now well prepared for Level 2. As you have already experienced, there is a great difference between conventional gymnastics and yoga exercise. The yoga postures exert a far-reaching effect on all bodily functions, as well as the mind. In this way it can be observed that the Yoga Asanas not only influence the body, but also one’s entire personality. Learn more about Level 2 of the Yoga in Daily Life System here.

 

Where:  Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 21 Jessie St, Wellington

Info: 801 7012 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

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Free Yoga Classes for Peace Day

Wednesday 21 September, from 6.30 to 7.15 pm & from 7.30 to 8.15 pm

To celebrate the International Day of Peace, Yoga in  Daily Life North Shore is offering free “Yoga for All” classes. These are general classes, consisting of gentle stretches & easy postures suitable for all ages and levels of competence. We provide the Yoga mats and a peaceful environment. Wear some comfortable clothes and bring a friend!

(Koha/gold coin donation welcomed).

Where: Dance Studio, Birkdale Intermediate School, 200 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale, AUCKLAND

Info: 09 483 3146 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

31st July, 10.30am–4pm

 

One-day workshop on food & healthy diet

Do you struggle with the amount of information on food & eating out there?

Obtain clarity with some simple, practical ideas and principles.

1.     philosophical, practical, spiritual, therapeutic perspectives of food;

2.     how (& how not) to eat, why, what, when and where from?;

3.     principles of healthy eating;

4.     what & how to combine; what & how to cook;

5.     dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, Ayurvedic, raw, fasting...

Where: Yoga In Daily Life centre, 21 Jessie St, Wellington

Cost:  $60 (incl. lunch)

 Facilitated by Martina Pribylakova has been interested in diet for many years and has considerable experience as a dietary counsellor.

Bookings:  Ph: 801 7012, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop for Women

Sunday 7 August, 9am to 1pm

Experience practical Yoga and Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) tips and tricks specific to women’s needs to keep you healthy, balanced and full of vitality. Celebrate womanhood, motherhood and femininity through yoga postures, breath, self massage, inspiring talks and deep relaxation. Facilitated by Yoga In Daily Life Teacher and Ayurveda Practitioner Anja Foley.

Cost: $65 incl. morning tea & handouts

Where:  Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 21 Jessie St, Wellington

Booking to Ph: 801 7012 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Movie & Dinner - Kapiti Centre 

 Sunday June 19 - 6pm

It's perfect movie watching weather! Join us at 6pm for a heart warming Indian vegetarian meal, soak up the peaceful atmosphere and enjoy connecting with friends. Then it's time to get cosy in front of the big screen! Our movie follows the story of Saint Francis of Assisi, from post-war trauma to renounciation, enlightenment and a climactic meeting with the Pope. With beautiful photography and a gentle soundtrack of Dononvan songs, this film is a gem.  Please book for catering purposes. We’re happy to cater for vegan and gluten-free diners, please let us know.

Cost: $10 (donation for the meal)

Venue: Yoga in Daily Life, 20 Alexander Road, Raumati Beach

Bookings required: 04 904 0136

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Yoga and Relaxation Weekend Retreat - Otaki Gorge

 Friday 13 May 6pm - Sunday 15  May 2pm

This is a golden opportunity to deepen your personal yoga practice and carry the gifts and insights you receive into your daily life. As Swamiji (the founder of Yoga in Daily Life) often says, a gram of practice is worth more than tonnes of theory! The weekend includes morning and evening meditation sessions, yoga classes to suit all levels, guided deep relaxations (yoga nidra) and delicious vegetarian cuisine.

Our retreat venue is Riverslea Retreat, Otaki Gorge. This pristine and peaceful setting supports you to focus on your practice, regenerating your energy and giving fresh inspiration. Absorb the beautiful surroundings by going for a walk amongst native bush and birdsong, or by taking a refreshing plunge in the river, if you dare! The retreat is suitable for all, from beginners to advanced and you will have the opportunity to ask our teachers any questions you might have.

Early bird pricing for payments received on or before 3 May is $250/ ($225 for Students and CSC card holders). Includes vegetarian meals and shared accommodation. Loyalty discount of 10% to regular retreat participants.

 

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The Radiant Light of Guru Tattva in New Zealand

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many blessings of Swamiji’s loving presence in New Zealand. The light of yoga and the holy Siddha Peeth lineage of Sri Alakhpuriji continues to shine for the benefit of the whole world.

Swamiji visited our Yoga in Daily Life Ashram in Auckland and gifted our many students with practical jewels of wisdom for attaining Self Realisation. It was truly a blessing to be with Swamiji singing bhajans and in satsang, seva, prayer, meditation and devotion.

It was with much joy and excitement that we welcomed our beloved Swamiji to our National Retreat Centre land in the Akatarawa Valley, above the coastal town of Waikanae. Swamiji cut the ribbon on our third meditation hut and sounded the gong, sending the divine resonance of our lineage of yoga masters into the valley, towards the Tasman Sea. Afterwards, the heavens opened with a blessing of rain and Swamiji named the land Sri Devpuriji Ashram.

Swamiji’s visit to Kapiti strengthened the connections between Swamiji, the Maori people of Aotearoa/New Zealand and the tipuna, or ancestors. Swamiji was welcomed to Swami Hariharananda Ashram with a powhiri, a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, and children from Kapiti honored Swamiji with entertaining performances. Gurudeva spoke powerfully about the value of honoring our ancestors, calling on them for support and living according to their ancient values.

His Excellency Ian McKinnon, the Deputy Mayor of Wellington, and Lachlan Mckay, the International Ambassador for the World Parliament of Religions in NZ, were honoured to welcome Swamiji to Wellington once more. Mr McKinnon and Mr Mckay were both touched by Swamiji’s warm, heartful presence and spoke in support of Swamiji’s messages of tolerance, peace and mutual understanding. The Deputy Mayor reflected on the cultural diversity of Wellington and expressed appreciation for the wisdom and teaching of Swamiji, making it clear that Wellington hopes to welcome our loving yoga master for many more years to come. Our deepest gratitude to our beautiful Gurudeva, for shining the radiant light of love and truth in our hearts. We all move into our lives with fresh inspiration and clarity.

“Clean the dust of your karma through mantra, prayer and devotion.”

Mahamandeleshwar Paramahans Swami Maheshwaranda  

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Prayers for earthquake victims in Japan

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We have just received the sad and shocking news about the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has hit Japan this morning.

Swamiji is calling upon all practitioners of Yoga in Daily Life to unite in dedicating their prayers for the victims of this catastrophe, individually as well as in the Yoga in Daily Life ashrams and centers worldwide at times that are suitable according to local circumstances.

In today's webcast lecture, Swamiji will talk about this event – webcast live on March 12th, at approximately 01:00am Vienna time and repeated in following days.

 

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Yoga is the practice of Self-Culture 

Yoga is the science of self-culture. It is by the practice of self-culture, that right understanding is developed. It makes the mind profound. One who is devoid of profundity does not achieve peace of mind, for how can there be happiness with a disturbed mind? There is no wisdom in the fickle-minded, nor is there meditation in that one. To the unmeditative there is no peace. How can the peace-less enjoy happiness?  Excellences such as deep discernment, calm thoughts, peaceful temperament and unbroken joy, all emanate from the practice of yoga.
Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2 Verse 66

 

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Give yourself the gift of Peace this Christmas

From all of us here at Yoga in Daily Life in Auckland, Wellington, Kapiti and Otaki, thank you for your continued support. We wish you all a joyful, safe and peaceful Christmas season and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We hope to see you at one of our end of year celebrations. Come along and connect with your yoga community at our Wellington centre this Saturday 20 November at 6pm for our Movie and Dinner evening. Or join us for a Meal and Music evening with Matiu at our Kapiti centre on Saturday 4 December at 6pm. Please Note: Wellington and Kapiti Yoga in Daily Life Centre's will be CLOSED Monday 20 December and reopen Monday 10 January. Otaki Yoga in Daily Life Centre will be OPEN over the Christmas break except for public holidays!

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Yoga and Relaxation Weekend Retreat - Otaki Gorge

Friday 5 Nov 6pm - Sunday 7 Nov 2pm

Fully Booked

This is a golden opportunity to deepen your personal yoga practice and carry the gifts and insights you receive into your daily life. As Swamiji (the founder of Yoga in Daily Life) often says, a gram of practice is worth more than tonnes of theory!

The weekend includes morning and evening meditation sessions, yoga classes to suit all levels, guided deep relaxations (yoga nidra), delicious vegetarian cuisine as well as a session on Ayurvedic self-massage.

Our retreat venue is Riverslea Retreat, Otaki Gorge. This pristine and peaceful setting supports you to focus on your practice, regenerating your energy and giving fresh inspiration. Absorb the beautiful surroundings by going for a walk amongst native bush and birdsong, or by taking a refreshing plunge in the river, if you dare!

The retreat is suitable for all, from beginners to advanced and you will have the opportunity to ask our teachers any questions you might have.

Price: $250 / $225 (students and CSC holders). Includes vegetarian meals and shared accommodation. Loyalty discount of 10% to regular retreat participants.

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Movie & Dinner Night - Wellington Centre

 Saturday 20 November 6pm

Come and join us for an end of year celebration at our Jessie Street centre in Wellington. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank you for all your support this year and for you to connect with your yoga community. Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, some fine conversation and a delicious Indian vegetarian meal. After the meal it’s time to get comfortable in front of the big screen! This movie is one of our most popular ever,  an inspiring story of a Western Buddhist nun and her experiences meditating in a cave in the Himalayas. Please book for catering purposes. We’re happy to cater for vegan and gluten-free diners, please let us know.

Cost: $10 (donation for the meal)

Venue: Yoga in Daily Life 21 Jessie St

Bookings required: 04 801 7012

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Meal & Music with Matiu - Kapiti 

 Saturday 4 December 6pm

We're celebrating another year of yoga on the beautiful Kapiti Coast and we'd like you to be a part of the festivities! Join us for a delicious vegetarian meal followed by the smooth, soulful sounds of Matiu Te Huki. Matiu is a singer/songwriter and gifted performer who has worked with musicians such as Anika Moa, Tiki Taane and Fat Freddies Drop. As a member of the bands Homefire Burning, Basscamp and My Golden Soul, Matiu has performed at the Parihaka International Peace Festival, the Prana Festival at Prana Eco Retreat in the Coromandel and the Organic River Festival in Levin. Much like his ancestor Te Huki, who was famous for his work in uniting Maori tribes with his "net" of peace, Matiu's music brings people together in the spirit of peace, love and oneness. A truly uplifting experience for all.

Cost:$15
Venue: Yoga in Daily Life Kapiti Centre, 20 Alexander Rd,  Raumati Beach
Bookings required: (04) 904 0136