what is classical Hatha Yoga

Classical Hatha Yoga comprises of various methods to elevate and purify one’s energies and raise one’s perception to its peak. Today, however, the refined tools of classical yoga have been largely lost or grossly distorted due to socio‐cultural misunderstandings that have accumulated over many centuries. Only in a very few places, the classical system endures with its full vibrancy and sanctity. Moreover, access to this system has been traditionally reserved for the hardiest seekers and monks who devote their entire lives to spiritual sadhana and austerity.
Hatha Yoga stems from a deep understanding of the mechanics of the body, and uses yogic postures, or yogasanas, to enable the system to sustain higher dimensions of energy. By practicing this profound science, one can change and enhance the way they think, feel, and experience life. Hatha Yoga is about creating a body that is not a hurdle in your life. The body becomes a stepping stone in the progress towards blossoming into your ultimate possibility. Isha Hatha Yoga programs are an unparalleled opportunity to learn practices derived from a yogic tradition maintained in its full purity and vibrancy for thousands of years.
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Upcoming Programs
AMSTERdAM

16 – 17 MAR
SURYA KRIYA
Surya Kriya is a potent 21-step yogic practice of tremendous antiquity. It is a holistic process for health, wellness and complete inner well-being. “Surya” means “Sun”, and “Kriya” means “inner energy process”.  This process activates the solar plexus to raise the solar heat in the system. It also balances a person’s left and right energy channels, leading to stability of the body and stillness of the mind. This strong foundation becomes the basis for one to explore higher dimensions of life.
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ANGAMARDANA
“Angamardana is a powerful system to bring the human mechanism to ultimate health and wellbeing, and above all, to blossom into a full-fledged human being.” – Sadhguru
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EYE CARE
Eye Care Practices are a series of eye exercises that improves the functioning of the eyes and helps to overcome various eye-related problems such as short sightedness and long sightedness. Other than a few diseases such as cataract and glaucoma which occur due to bacterial infections, many eye disorders are related to the malfunctioning of the ocular muscles caused by chronic mental and emotional tensions. Yoga techniques for the eyes help to improve various disorders related to defects in the eye muscles such as myopia and hypermetropia.
2 sessions x 1 hr 30 min
9:00 – 10:30 & 15:00 – 16:30
€ 150
  • Eye Care practice is suitable for individuals who have already who have already learned at least one of the main Hatha Yoga practices.
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SHANMUKHI MUDRA
Shanmukhi mudra is a simple but subtle practice that brightens and rejuvenates the face and eyes and brings about a state of balance leading toward increased awareness and meditativeness.
  • Improves Vision
  • Brightens the eyes and rejuvenates different parts of the face
  • Helps with ailments related to nose, ears and eyes
  • Helps relieve Vertigo and Tinnitus
  • Brings about mental balance and enhances awareness
  • Helps turn a person inward, prepares one for Pratyahara
13:00 – 14:30
Group Session of 1 hr 30 min € 95 –
Privet Session € 190 –
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YOGASANAS
Hatha Yoga is offered as a set of 21 powerful postures, or yogasanas, to enable the system to sustain higher dimensions of energy. This profound science enhances how one thinks, feels, and experiences life. Isha’s program requires no special physical agility or previous experience of yoga. It is not merely physical exercise, but enables a person to flower into his ultimate potential; to naturally achieve a state of health, joy, and bliss.
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JALA NETI
Jala Neti is a simple but effective process of cleansing the nasal passages with salt water.
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Testimonials

"I can’t describe in words how different these few days has been since Surya Kriya initiation last weekend. Even though it’s still kind of hard qua reaching the proper “stretches” every day I feel so energized and at the same time very peaceful. I actually have quit my medication and what I used to get from it - the focus- is now here, naturally. Not mentioning absence of agitation. It’s simply gone. I’m glad I decided to participate in this beautiful experience and I appreciate each correction and insight you’ve shared! Thank you 100 x 🤍
Surya Kriya
Ania
' The practices I learned with Olya made a great impact on my system, I feel more relaxed, joyful and excited about my daily activities. I also feel connected to something deeper and with every practice I feel like building a bond with something greater than myself.' ​
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Alexandra
"Following the Surya Kriya two day workshop was my very first experience with yoga. From the start it was clear to me that this was a lot more than learning 'yoga exercises'. The way this Kriya is taught and transmitted is exceptional. The inductiong into this Isha Yoga program is something to be experienced. It made a lasting impression on me. The value of the workshop is immense and far exceeds the cost"
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Robbert
I'm very grateful for the clear and precise practice that I've found with Isha yoga. I started with Surya kriya a year ago and felt it's contribution to my focus and well-being. The practice has become a natural part of my daily routine. Olya has been a great teacher and I would recommend anyone interested to look out for her classes.
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Theo

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‘Classical Hatha Yoga is a complete path by itself. If you give yourself
totally to this process you can make yourself the way you want’
~ Sadhguru ~