“Exercises are like prose, where as yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements.”
~ Amit Ray

“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“If one’s life is so unsatisfying that an unhealthy activity brings a shred of happiness, it is nigh impossible to give it up unless something that brings greater happiness can be enjoyed in its stead.” ~ Prem Prakash

“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”
~ Victor Hugo

“Courage is often associated with aggression, but instead should be seen as a willingness to act from the heart.” ~ Donna Quesada

“Yoga isn’t just about showing up on the mat. It’s about showing up in your life, in your day; it’s about opening your heart while standing firm and strong and believing in yourself.” ~ Kathryn E. Livingston

“Consider the jigsaw puzzle. Each piece has its place and no other piece can fit that place. Yet no one piece makes sense on its own. Each piece needs the whole for its integrity and coherence. And the whole needs each piece to fulfill its purpose and bring meaning and order to the puzzle. Once a piece is in its proper place, its separateness is surrendered. We know a piece is in its place when it bends with the whole and disappears.
What is true for a puzzle is true for Reality, with one exception: There is no hand putting us in our place. We must do that for ourselves. We must discover our place and take it. And when we do this, we discover the integrity and meaning of the whole; we discover the divine energy that flows through all things and links each to the other and all to God.” ~ Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro

Leanne Glanville, founder of Yoga Bears (www.yogabears.co.za) has an honours degree in psychology and is a certified children’s yoga instructor and has completed her 500 hour International Yoga Teacher’s Training at Ishta School of Yoga and Health.

Leanne welcomes you back to a year of children’s yoga @ ISHTA on a Wednesday afternoon!

WEDNESDAY CLASSES
2.45pm – 3.30pm Little Bears (3 – 7yrs)
3.30pm – 4.15pm Big Bears (8 – 12yrs)

Please contact Leanne on 082 972 9843, email her on leanne.yogabears@gmail.com or visit www.yogabears.co.za for more information.

Testimonial
“Yoga has had a huge impact on my daughter Jamie. It has helped with balance, mobility and breathing. In addition, the relaxation at the end of the classes has assisted with body awareness and my daughter has gained an inner peace and strength. The best part is that Jamie enjoys it and thus gains far more benefit than she ever did from years of physiotherapy.” ~ Michelle Aronson

Theoni Papoutsis would like to welcome her preggie students back to her 13th year of teaching at ISHTA.
The time and day of her class remain unchanged but the rates have changed slightly so that classes are no longer consecutive. They are valid for a period of time depending on rate chosen.

DAY: Tuesday, late morning
TIME: 10:00am - 11:30am

The cost is as follows:
R100 per class, OR
R450 for 5 classes valid for 6 weeks
R850 for 10 classes valid for 3 months

Theoni has honed her classes to provide exactly what your body and mind needs on the journey from pregnancy to motherhood.

• The yoga postures selected enhance flexibility and tone key muscles that will support you in pregnancy and during the birth.
• Emotionally, the yoga classes provide a supportive community of women who are experiencing similar things to you.
• Exercises within the yoga class are targeted at building the mental endurance required for the birth.
• Meditations are taught that specifically help with pain management.

As a former doula, Theoni has attended more than 150 births. Her company, Conscious Birth, www.consciousbirth.co.za, reflects the passion she has for empowering and assisting pregnant woman in the amazing transformation from woman to mother.

In addition to pregnancy yoga, Conscious Birth also offers:

• Hypnobirthing: As one of the few qualified HypnoBirthing® practitioners in South Africa, Theoni holds group classes and one-on-one sessions.
• Kahuna Pregnancy Massage: an ancient Polynesian form of massage, specifically adapted for pregnancy.
• Post-natal Massage: to rejuvenate the woman within, and come with caring support when you need it most.

Contact Theoni on 083 229 3253 or email theoni@consciousbirth.co.za for more information.

What is Kemetic Yoga?
“Kemetic Yoga was re-discovered as an attempt to define Yoga in such a way that people of African descent from all over the world can relate to it. Kemetic Yoga is African Yoga.” ~ Yirser Ra Hotep

Present day Egypt is not the original name for the country – the original inhabitants called it Kamit or Ta-Meri, Kemit or Kemet and to the Ancient Kemetians it meant “black land”, because of the yearly inundation of the Nile which caused the rich silt to overflow its banks. The earliest recorded evidence of the practice of Kemetic yoga is around 10 000 B.C.E. and the teachings of yoga in Ancient Kamit was derived from mediation and insights by the early sages, priests and priestesses. In Kemetic teachings the term “yoga” is a process called “Smai Tawi” meaning “Union of the Two Lands” – symbolically meaning the union of the lower and higher self.

Postures of Kemetic Yoga
- Some postures are not known in Indian style of yoga
- Movements are of the Neters/Neteru (Gods/Goddess) found
on the temple walls
- Emphasis is on alignment of the vertebral column
- Many of the poses are triangular and mimic the geometric
configuration of the pyramid
- Primary focus is on the physical, mental and spiritual
awareness
- Most importantly, emphasis is on control of the breath

Workshop Details
This is an introduction workshop covering the histroy, philosophy and practice ideally suitable for those:
• Interested in attending this practise starting in mid February at ISHTA
• New to Kemetic (aka Afrikan or Egyptian Yoga)
• Wishing to deepen thier understanding of Kemetic yoga or
• Interested in pursuing a Kemtic Yoga Teacher Training RYT qualification

DATE: Saturday 25 January
TIME: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
PLACE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health, 121 Atholl Rd Atholl, Sandton
INVESTMENT: R450
Please make EFT payment to: Ursula van Graan; FNB Acc: 62415152454; Rosebank Branch; Branch Code 250655
TO BOOK: Email Ursula on ursulavg@gmail.com , call 076 237 0127 or visit http://ursulamvg.wordpress.com/ for more information

Learn Belly Dancing for FUN, HEALTH and FITNESS with Phyllis Rieback!

Belly Dance is a Western term for the traditional dance genre known as raqs sharqi, meaning “oriental dance” in Arabic. An expressive, artistic and ancient form of dance, it is beneficial for all ages and sizes.

Uniquely feminine, Belly Dance keeps you fit, toned and supple while freeing energy, building strength and unlocking creativity. It’s a dance of life and celebration and therefore, belly dancers learn to access the power of joy and inner sensuality.

Join in an exciting introductory workshop with Phyllis, who will be assisted by Aryo Jacobson and enjoy:

* An enlightening talk on the background of Belly Dance
* Experience the positive effects of Belly Dance on body and mind
* How to work with veils, finger symbols, tambourines and canes

DATE: Saturday 15 February
TIME: 2 – 4pm
PLACE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health
COST: R200 per person (includes a light tea afterwards)
TO BOOK: For more information and to reserve your space, please contact Phyllis on bellyd@netactive.co.za or call 083 377 8964.
Please send proof of payment to: P.Rieback;
Nedbank Hyde Park (Savings Account); Branch Code 197205; Account No. 2523015064.

ABOUT PHYLLIS
Having choreographed and performed in many stage and corporate productions, locally and internationally, Phyllis is passionate about this art form and looks forward to bringing this fresh, invigorating dance to you! As she says, “Belly Dancing charges your emotional plane with joy and positivity.”

AcroYoga blends the wisdom of yoga,
the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts.
These three lineages form the foundation
of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community!

AcroYoga invites you to experience the full spectrum of your being through opportunities: to give and receive; to support and to be supported; to be strong and sensitive.
It is a systematic approach designed to be accessible to every practitioner, and encourages personal transformation in an atmosphere of acceptance, celebration and safety.

Join Lois and Ben from Africa Yoga Journey for an AcroYoga workshop:

DATE: Sunday 2 March
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00pm
PLACE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health
COST: R250
TO BOOK: Please email Lois on butterfly@wol.co.za
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Watch Lois and Ben’s Video on YouTube: [youtube _l_Q9fpw3vw] or for Africa AcroYoga workshops and playgroups visit www.africayogajourney.co.za