Atem Ramsundersingh and Komal Bisseswar
Gouwe 62
2911 GA Nieuwerkerk aan den Ijssel
The Netherlands
Phone: 31-180-399811
Fax: 31-180-399812
Email: asr@euronet.nl
Contact through: Margriet van Kampen
Handel Laan 53
8031 EG Zwolle
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 38 421-8941
Email: mjvk@hetnet.nl
The objective of the workshops is to teach yoga philosophy and thetechniques which are essential for meditation. In addition,participants will receive useful information which will enable themto find their own way in the world of yoga and meditation schools. Therefore, the workshops will be very intensive and are meant formotivated beginners and/or advanced students who wish to enhancetheir knowledge and practice.
Workshop number 1 on Saturday, September 2, 14:00-19:00hrs:
Welcome; introduction; relaxation exercises (anti-stresspostures); physical exercises and basic postures; breathingexercises; lecture on the yamas and niyamas, principles of the yogaphilosophy.
Workshop number 2 on Saturday, September 9; 14:00-19:00hrs.
Short repetition of the exercises taught in Workshop number 1; thecorrect sitting posture for meditation; nadi shodhanam and cleansingof the nose through Neti Pot; lecture about the role of the mantra inmeditation.
Workshop number 3 on Sunday, September 10; 14:00-19:00hrs.
Repetition of the exercises of workshops 1 and 2, structuringexercises, 8ncategories of postures, 6 movement directions of thespine; lecture about the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation;lecture about the main schools in Indian philosophy; Q&A abouthow to select a yoga school.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP about yoga nidra (yoga sleeping) taught by SwamiVeda. This will be a repetition of the workshop of summer 1999. Thisworkshop is open exclusively to participants of the 1999 workshop andthose who participated in at least 2 of the 3 above-mentionedworkshops taught by Aaron Means.
YOGA NIDRA is a special technique which one can apply to be ableto, in a relatively short period of time, re-gather all inner energyflows, which will revitalize the body and the 'mind.' ApplyingYoga-nidra on a regular basis will lead to less 'unconscioussleeping' while one can still reach maximum rest and concentration.It is a technique for those who wish to be effective and spiritual ina busy and dynamic surrounding. The difference between meditationand the yoga nidra will also be explained during the workshop.
CLOTHING AND OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
Wear comfortable clothes; bring a small light pillow or a softtowel to support your neck and head; a shawl to keep the body warm; ablanket or a sheet to lie down on; a hard blanket or a meditationpillow to sit on; a notebook and a pen.
TRAINING MATERIAL WILL INCLUDE, among other things:
A hand-out about the basic techniques, information about the roleof the Mantra, Principles of the Himalayan Yoga and MeditationTradition, Philosophy Sheets, cassette tapes for relaxationexercises.
For Further information, please contact:
Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS)
Atem Ramsundersingh and Komal Bisseswar
Gouwe 62
2911 GA Nieuwerkerk aan den Ijssel
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-180-399811 or +31 6 53401337
Fax: +31-180-399812
Email: asr@euronet.nl