Clarity in Motion. Stillness in Breath. Union of the unconscious with conscious awareness.
Yoga
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a science of union — of the body, breath, and mind.
It began over 5,000 years ago in ancient India, with rishis and seekers who observed the movements of life, breath, and consciousness. The word Yoga comes from “yuj” — to yoke, to unite: the Conscious with the Unconscious.
Yet it’s not just physical. When the body is in pain or tension, the mind has little room to focus — so we use āsana to free the body, prāṇāyāma to steady energy, and attention to clarify the mind.
From the Vedas to Patañjali’s Sutras to tantric lineages, right up to today. The goal, I believe, is to bring the body into an optimal state to continue the process of evolution.
“Liberation through awareness — from the gross to the subtle.”
The Path: Body → Breath → Mind
We start tangible and move subtle. Sustainable progress without strain.
Body (āsana)
Gentle postural re-education; release tension; functional alignment for daily life.
Breath (prāṇāyāma)
Steady rhythms, nasal retraining, CO₂ tolerance; calm energy & focus.
Mind (dhyāna)
Non-striving attention; recognition over effort; stability in awareness.
Integration
Short, personal sequences you can sustain — home or office, 10–20 minutes.
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Discover Yogic LifestyleYoga as Citta Vritti Nirodha
Patanjali defines yoga as the stilling of the mind’s fluctuations. But the mind does not live only in thought — it lives in the body. Every stress, every unresolved experience leaves an imprint in our nervous system, posture, and breath.
The Body Keeps the Score
Science now echoes what yogis knew: unprocessed emotions are stored as tension. Neck, jaw, back, and breath patterns all carry memory. Without release, the mind cannot truly quiet.
Isolating Energy
Yoga techniques train awareness to “see” these imprints. Through breath, asana, and relaxation, we isolate the energy bound in tension — not suppress it, but allow it to unravel.
Letting Go into Stillness
When the body softens, the breath evens, and energy is free — the mind follows. This is nirodha: not escape, but the natural quiet of a system no longer at war with itself.
Common Misconceptions
“Yoga is only stretching.”
Flexibility is a by-product. The practice is about integration, not contortion.
“I’m not flexible, so I can’t do yoga.”
Yoga meets you where you are. We work for function, not performance.
“It’s a workout.”
It can be strong — but the aim is nervous-system balance and clarity of mind.
“It’s religious.”
Yoga is a practical method. You can be secular and benefit deeply.
Why Practice Yoga?
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Posture & mobility
Undo “tech-neck,” open hips/shoulders, move freely.
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Breathing capacity
Steady energy, calmer nervous system, better sleep.
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Stress regulation
Resilience under load; composure on demand.
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Focus & clarity
Cleaner attention; fewer mental loops.
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Mood & wellbeing
Grounded, uplifted, present in daily life.
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Ease in awareness
Effort softens; recognition becomes natural.
My training in Yoga Specifically
Formal, rigorous study in classical and Tibetan systems, integrated into a clear, modern practice.
The Yoga Institute — Advanced TTC
Classical yoga therapy, prāṇāyāma, meditation & philosophy at the world’s oldest organised yoga school (est. 1918).
- Āsana, kriyā, bandha, mudrā
- Prāṇāyāma for nervous-system regulation
- Yogic psychology & behaviour analysis
- Applied philosophy (Sāṅkhya, Vedānta, Gītā)
Tibetan Yantra Yoga — The Yoga of Movement
Breath–movement coordination in the lineage of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu — precise rhythms that stabilise mind through breath.
- Closed/open-hold patterns (kumbhaka)
- 9 Purification Breaths • timed sequences
- Retentions & CO₂ tolerance • calm energy
- Stillness in motion • presence-led pacing
My unique Complementary Studies
Bridging ancient insight with modern science — embodied, practical, precise.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Meeting protective parts with clarity & compassion; integration through awareness.
Neuroscience & Breath
HRV, CO₂ tolerance, vagal tone—breath protocols that regulate state on demand.
Jungian Insight
Symbols, shadow, individuation—practical language for deep inner work.
Anatomy & Ayurveda
Western & Ayurvedic models to support posture, pain, digestion, energy.
Qi Gong & Subtle Energy
Structure, softness, and flow—nervous system roots for calm strength.
Self-Enquiry
Direct recognition in the spirit of Ramana Maharshi & Krishnamurti.
I’m not a psychologist; my work is experiential, educational and creative — grounded in awareness, breath, and embodiment.
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