A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR YOGA
HATHA YOGA
Hatha Yoga sessions are run by Noel Dharmajith, who has been practising yoga since he was eleven and has trained continually with yogic masters in both Sri Lanka and India.
BENEFITS
Hatha Yoga is a workout that nurtures both body and soul, stretching and rebalancing the muscles as much as it de-stresses the mind. It is much loved for its mellow and measured pace. It gains its name for its unification of all that the sun (“Ha”) as well as the moon (“that”) embodies - active and passive, warming and cooling. It dates to ancient and later medieval Indian traditions.
TECHNIQUES
Two practices lie at the centre of Hatha Yoga.
The first, the Asana physical postures, comprise a set of exercises that build strength and enhance flexibility. Each posture is held for a while, giving you space to connect with your breath and develop a deeper awareness of your body, whilst also stretching the muscles with careful attention.
The second, the Pranayama - or Breath Control – is the other central part of the therapy. By extending, slowing, or intensifying your breathing, you become much more conscious of the energy within your body between exercises.
ADDITIONS
Many practitioners of Hatha Yoga also follow four additional routines, which you can incorporate into your yoga session with Noel.
1. The Shatkarma Purification Techniques are the most noted - six cleansing practices that seek to purify the internal organs and set the stage for more advanced yogic techniques.
2. The Mudras Energy Seals, the classic hand and finger gestures taught by Lord Buddha, are believed to channel energy within the body.
3. The Bandhas Energy Locks are a set of internal muscle contractions that help to lock and redirect vital energy within the body.
4. And lastly, meditation, often done at the start or end of a session to quiet the mind.
LOCATION
Head to Coco’s Pavilion, a bespoke smooth-floored yoga building in the amphitheatre, cooled by fans, shaded by almond trees and with views out into the jungle.
