ISHA HATA YOGA

“ULTIMATE WELLBEING”

FITNESS AND WEIGHT CONTROL Classical Hata Yoga

Angamardana and Surya Shakti are both exercise Designed by Sadhguru, an accomplished yogi of the
regimes rooted in yoga, offering everyone the highest order, Isha Hata Yoga programmes are an
opportunity to invigorate the body and to reach unparalleled opportunity to learn practices derived
peak physical and mental health. from a yogic tradition that has been maintained in
its full sanctity and vibrancy for thousands of years.
They need no fitness equipment and can be
practiced anywhere, even during travel. Sadhguru’s life and work serve as a reminder that
The practitioner can decide how gently or yoga is not an esoteric discipline from an outdated
vigorously to perform these programmes, according past, but a contemporary science, vitally relevant to
our times.
to their own fitness and intentions.
“Angamardana” means gaining complete mastery
!
He has been a delegate to the United Nations
over the limbs, organs and other parts of the body. Millennium World Peace Summit, the Indian
This 1-hour practice is believed to be a pre-cursor of Economic Summit 2005-2008, and the World
various martial arts. Economic Forum. He was awarded the Indira
Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar (IGPP) for Isha
Surya Shakti is an effective indoor aerobic exercise
Foundation’s “Project GreenHands”. Isha’s Hata Yoga programme requires no
for the whole body that can be performed for just a
few minutes, or continued to the limit of endurance. !
The classes will be conducted by highly trained
special physical agility or previous
experience of yoga.

These practices revitalise in many ways:
 Strengthening the spine, skeletal and muscular
teachers and will offer Classical Hata Yoga in its full
depth and dimension. !
system
It is a subtle process of changing the
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tenacity
straightens out physical and mental
imbalances, improving health and
 Taking years off the body, bringing a sense of YOUR LOCAL TEACHER:

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The word asana literally means a posture. Out of the Upa Yoga is a simple yet powerful programme that Surya Kriya is a potent yogic practice of tremendous
innumerable asanas a body can take, 84 have been activates the joints, muscles and the energy system. antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health
identified as “Yogasanas” through which one can Based on a sophisticated understanding of the and wellness.
transform the body and mind into a great possibility body’s mechanics, Upa Yoga releases any inertia and
A “kriya” means an “inner energy process.” Surya
for ultimate wellbeing. Yogasanas are not exercises, brings ease to the whole system.
Kriya activates the solar plexus within the system
rather very subtle processes to manipulate one’s
Within the human system, the energy flows along and balances a person’s energies, leading to stability
energy in a particular direction.
72,000 pathways called nadis. At the joints, the of the body and stillness of the mind. This strong
The body is a constant manifestation of various nadis form energy nodes, making the joints foundation becomes the basis to explore higher
levels of compulsiveness, and so by consciously storehouses of energy. Upa Yoga activates this dimensions of life.
getting the body into certain postures and making it energy while also lubricating the joints, creating an
Traditionally available only to select groups of yogis,
a conducive passage, one can elevate consciousness instant sense of alertness and liveliness.
Surya Kriya is being offered by Sadhguru as a
and align the inner system. This naturally leads to
“Upa Yoga” essentially means “pre-yoga”. comprehensive spiritual practice that is ideal for the
health, joyfulness and bliss, and above all balance.
hectic pace of today’s world.
This programme is ideal for beginners to yoga, and
This routine of classical Yogasanas has been
for experienced practitioners wishing to prepare the A practice taking just 10-15 minutes, Surya Kriya
carefully selected to provides holistic benefits for the
body before performing asanas. includes several aspects that enrich one’s life:
whole body, mind and energy system.
! Upa Yoga has several benefits:!  Develops mental clarity and focus
 Remedies weak constitutions
Participants report benefits including:  Relieves physical stress and tiredness
 Prepares the joints and muscles for the day’s  Boosts vigour and vitality
 Relief of chronic ailments
activities  Balances hormonal levels in the body
 Stabilisation and balance of the body and mind
 Rejuvenates the body after periods of inactivity  Prepares one for deeper states of meditation
 Slowing down the ageing process
 Negates the effects of jet-lag and long travel