Welcome to Jana’s Yoga Mandira,
school of authentic yoga
Welcome to Jana’s Yoga Mandira,
the school of authentic yoga
Welcome to Jana’s Yoga Mandira
Jana’s Yoga Mandira, the school of authentic yoga
To live a yogic life means to be permeated with vitality and health. A hectic way of life, characterized by being addicted to the Internet, being permanently exposed to negative news, sitting, mobile phones, a hyper-consumerist society, personal and professional challenges and much more, invites us more than ever to direct our attention inward – towards yoga and the principles of a yogic life which affects different aspects of a person: physical, psychological, spiritual, vital, mental, emotional …
Improving health with inspiration for a healthy life
By looking inward, we can ignore or disregard all the distractions around us. Introspection sounds challenging, but think about how much control we can find in the mind. Isn’t it pointless to search for an external culprit for failures and everything else that enervates us? Let’s try to find control within ourselves! In the 21st century, yoga is not only an individual need but a way to fight social anomalies.
Appropriate nutrition, deep breathing and basic asanas can alleviate chronic diseases and discomfort, ease conflicts in complicated relationships and reduce other lifestyle-related issues. Yoga can be simple, however you need to make the decision to follow the path of yoga. We invite you to enter Mandira, the temple and home of yoga.
We do the following
courses
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Why choose Jana’s Yoga Mandira?
Why choose Jana’s Yoga Mandira?
In Hindi, Jana means “people”. Apart from that, it is easier for my beloved Indian friends to pronounce “Jana” than Tatjana which is my actual name. Mandira is a term for temple, home, in the broader sense mandira means divine city or home of God.
Why choose Jana’s Yoga Mandira?
Our style is traditional, safe, caring and loving, with enthusiasm for top traditional teachings of yoga through ancient texts, while being open to change and innovation suggested by modern life. We offer participants specially tailored instructions, which enable them to fulfil their own wishes and to reach their personal goals.
It is our mission to inspire and educate yoga students – for them to use their greatest potential together with us, to live a healthy, balanced and happy life and to find joy within themselves.
With us you will:
- Become more resilient
- Strengthen your health
- Gain peace of mind
- Accomplish your life goals more easily
- Look younger and more beautiful
Let’s experience the simplest way of life and, through learning in Jana’s temple of yoga, learn that a life within the realm of yoga is the most abundant life. Welcome.
About yoga
The traditional definition of yoga
Within the context of Indian philosophic and religious traditions, yoga is said to transform the body and mind in such a way that it increases the ability to function and perceive. This improvement is the basis for the legendary “yogic power” or “siddhi” explained by the yoga sutras (verses) in the language of “spiritual attainment”. These abilities (siddhi) amongst others include reading someone’s mind, increasing the power of eyesight and hearing, as well as magical flight. Irrespective of how we understand these powers, whether literally or metaphorically, the message is clear: yoga results in the transformation of a person in such a way that the boundaries of a person’s experience expand and human abilities are perfected and enhanced.
Patañjali’s definition of yoga
At the beginning of the yoga sutras, yoga is defined as “chitta vritti nirodha” which is often translated as “the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind”. According to Patañjali, stopping the mental flow is facilitated by two complementary principles of spiritual life, i.e. practice (abhyasa), the aim of which is to achieve a peaceful state of mind and dispassion, detachment or renunciation (vairagya). These two principles represent the dynamic relationship in the heart of the yogic discipline, i.e. between the powers of effort and detachment, where some things must be accepted, while others renounced.
In other words, by practising yoga we attain deep peace, clarity, as well as the ability to rest – without being overwhelmed by the mind, body or the world’s activities.
Yoga is not about worship, however requires that we recognize and respect a higher power which transcends our egos. Yoga helps to find a way to personally connect with the higher power. In yoga, this specific form of divinity is called ishvara. In his sutras, Patañjali recommends that we surrender to ishvara. When we devote ourselves to the divine, we become divine.
A more contemporary definition of yoga
Although the broader yoga teachings touch upon all aspects of life, in daily life the word yoga refers to the practice of yoga asanas (postures), which has become an extraordinarily popular exercise around the world. There is a perfect reason for that. The practice of asanas trains the body and focusses the mind, while the philosophic principles support spiritual growth. The asanas do have an important and useful effect on our physical body, mind and emotional health.
Often asanas are named after some ancient yogic sage, deity or sacred animal. Each of the characters in the myths depicts human deficiencies due to which they can be understood or recognized. The myths about asanas are supposed to serve as inspirational instructions which can contribute to improving our yoga practice and sustain it with a deep, meditative quality. They grant us a new view on ourselves and allow us to connect our everyday life with yoga through various yoga poses. The different yoga poses, such as tree, fish, warrior, tortoise and wise man, are practised with the purpose of more easily understanding their essential nature. We literally feel the wisdom of the wise man and the stability of the tree. We feel the strength of the warrior and the steadiness of the tortoise.
The yogi aligns his or her body into certain positions in order to understand the functioning of the world around us. Thereby he or she gains empathy, compassion and quality sensitivity. This contributes to a higher consciousness which is known as chitta prasadanaam in the yogic scriptures.
Through practising asanas, we can feel that our body is a micro-cosmos of the universe. Practice allows us to separate ourselves from the ego – along with fear, cynicism and isolation.
The path of the yogi starts once he/she feels the joy when getting to know the world.
The definition of yoga according to Sri K. Patthabi Jois
The power of yoga allows us to learn how to keep the mind and sensory organs under control. Only by controlling the mind and sensory organs do we get to know our true nature, and not by way of intellectual knowledge or by putting on a yoga outfit.
The eight principles of yoga
In Patañjali’s sutras, the key text on the Hindu philosophy of yoga written in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language, the Eight Limbs are used to illustrate the central principles of yoga which unite the spectrum of self-discipline from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain sources.
Patañjali’s yoga sutras describe several different methods to achieve complete happiness. This involves yogic principles, ethical rules which are: yama (restraints, abdication, discipline, moral vows), niyama (consideration, respect), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), pratyahara (turning inward), dharana(concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (enlightenment).
The Eight Limbs of Yoga represent different forms of spiritual practice (abhyasa), which move from the tangible external world and body to the subtle inner world of the mind. Progressing through the mentioned principles signifies moving from the external to the internal which is based on the realization that our lives and our inner lives are essentially connected and coexist in close interdependence. Different Indian yoga traditions recognized the great potential for self-transformation by practising yoga. All are based on the belief that transforming ourselves through yoga deeply changes our relationship towards the world.
Yoga returns people to the body and breath. This contributes to focussing thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and surroundings. The starting point of mindfulness means to be aware of the basic needs of internal and external safety. Yoga advocates the principle of “non-violence”. By holding back aggressions and violence in thoughts, words and actions, we develop an atmosphere of peace which can free others. By being incessantly disciplined, a person can find the positive characteristics of yoga, such as purity, happiness, steadiness, mindfulness and devotion to the ideal.
As a consequence, the mind, which is trained with every yoga practice, enables us to concentrate, turn inward and thus facilitates focus. This focus can lead to meditation. Pursuant to the traditional philosophy, known as samkhya, yoga offers techniques by way of which we can lift ourselves above flawed conceptions which usually create ignorance, egoism, attraction, repulsion and the tendency towards self-sufficiency.
By understanding the ways of karma and by transforming the body and mind by practising breathing exercises, we learn the difference between the area of positive change and apathy or self-sufficiency. This space of freedom through yoga becomes the basis for a connected life.
Samadhi, the goal of yoga, abolishes the barrier between us and the world. This experience has different forms and can include many different techniques.
Glossary of some of the important yoga terms
Asana
Asana literally means “posture”, i.e. a motionless state of the body. Asana “sthirasukham asanam” means that the posture should be comfortable and steady. Asana is a pose into which the yogi positions the body in order to be able to meditate unimpededly. The basic requirements are comfort, in order for the yogi not to be forced to interrupt meditation or change the body’s position due to pressure or strain on parts of the body, and stability. Thus, referring to a state, in which the body can keep its position without any effort, even when the yogi mentally withdraws from the body and stops controlling the nerves and muscles. Asanas are not intended for physical exercise, this is a false perception, neither for the improvement of physical fitness and nor do they refer to exotic positions during which the yogi is supposed to wrap the legs around the neck or busy himself/herself with other ridiculous things; on the contrary, an asana is a posture in which the body is completely relaxed and inactive and by no means interferes with the soul’s activities. By entering the state of spiritual balance and thus the state of a balanced body, spiritual instability is lost and thereby the tendency towards the pleasant and the avoidance of the unpleasant; we achieve stability in any environment which is the subtle meaning of the term asana.
Asana is a state in which we do not wish to be anywhere else because we are fulfilled and content where we are at the moment.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism and one of the official Indian languages, is one of the oldest documented Indo-European languages. Sanskrit is more than five thousand years old and is considered one of the oldest languages in the world. The holy scriptures of three religions were written in Sanskrit – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It is the classic language of Brahman and was first systematized as early as the fourth century BCE.
Patañjali and the Yoga Sutras
Patañjali was a sage in India who is believed to be the author of numerous Sanskrit works among which the YogaSutras, a classic text on yoga from 200 BCE, is the most important.
Although references to yoga had existed in Hindu scriptures long ago, they were considered to be too diverse and complex for the general public. Therefore, Patañjali created the Yoga Sutras as a way of compiling the already existing teachings into a form which would be easier to follow and understand.
Today, the Yoga Sutras are the text on yoga which is most referenced due to which, in the eyes of many, Patañjali is the “father of yoga”.
In addition to the Yoga Sutras, commentaries on two other important works are attributed to the author Patañjali.
One of them is Mahabhashya, dating back to about the second century BCE and is a commentary of an authoritative Sanskrit grammatical text written by the Indian grammarian Panini.
The other is Carakavarttika, dating back to about the eighth and tenth centuries. It is a commentary on the Charaka Samhita, a great treatise on Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine).
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, probably the most known Hindu religious text, states that liberation is achieved with the help of the mind. It also states that the mind is the best friend of the one who has conquered it, but is the greatest enemy of the one who fails to do so. The great archer Arjuna was once confronted with a terrible choice. He was supposed to fight his own relative in the war. Therefore, he asked his friend and leader Krishna for advice. Arjuna’s dilemma is eternal in this great yoga work, which is also referred to as the “Song of Divinity”. The Bhagavad Gita is divided into 18 chapters which capture different standpoints of yoga philosophy and has since become one of the most sacred and favourite yoga texts. This text which includes the most important Indian poem Mahabharata is a dialogue between Arjun, who represents our ego, and Krishna, who represents our higher consciousness. The text is about practical yogic wisdom. And how do we apply this to everyday life? Instead of being reactive when problems challenge our ego, with the help of Gita, we can learn to recognize and transcend the ego. We can start looking at obstacles in life as opportunities for personal growth. The dhanurasana (bow) pose creates an opportunity to apply the advice of the Gita in our asana practices, namely: we try to achieve perfect balance while we take responsibility for our life without any fear, we do not give in to problems while, at the same time, we remain detached and independent.
Mudra
The Sanskrit word mudra has many meanings – gesture, seal, mark and sign. Mudras are used to channel subtle energies and power. They can decrease our weaknesses and create complete health. Mudras can include the entire body in combination with an asana, pranajama, bandha or can simply be a hand position. Placing the fingers and thumb in a certain way allows the energy to flow between them in a way which improves specific functions of the brain and body.
Chin (Gyan) mudra
The gesture of knowledge and higher consciousness.
Tuck the tip of the index finger under the tip of the thumb, keep the remaining three fingers extended that they are relaxed and slightly apart. Rest your hands on top of your knees with your palms facing up and your hands relaxed. The palms and fingers have many nerve roots which incessantly release energy. Benefits of the chin mudra:
– Sharpens memory and brain acuity- Enhances our ability to learn- Increases blood flow to the brain
Namaste Mudra
In addition to the chin mudra, the namaste mudra is probably the most known mudra. It is also called anjali mudra. The word namaste means “I greet/honour the divine in you”. Put the palms together, fingers outstretched and pointed up. The thumbs are touching the breastbone. With this gesture, we express our deep respect. This greeting is followed by a subtle bow of the head. By holding the hands above the head, we honour a higher power.
Namaste
Namaste (anjali) means “I bow to you” or “respect to you” which more poetically translates as “the light in me honours the light in you”. As we do this periodically throughout the practice we are reminded why we came to our mat and what yoga means to us. Both the anjali and namaste mudra mean the essential yoga practice – when two seemingly opposing forces (such as masculine – feminine, rational – emotional, sun – moon) become united. In this gesture, we unite both the right and the left side of the body in the heart. It is common practice to start and finish a yoga session with the Namaste greeting.
Mantra
The Sanskrit word mantra is derived from the root man, “to think” and tra, meaning “transport”.
Mantra means transfer of the mind; connection with the mind. The mind is like a continuously moving wave, it ebbs and flows with wishes, thoughts, etc. The mind always wants more which leads to dissatisfaction in life. Prayer is a way to free ourselves from wishes and embark on the path of complete satisfaction. A mantra is actually an instrument of strong vibrational sound through which we achieve a state of deep meditation. The sound is repeated by someone who is meditating or praying.
The mantra calms our mind, is a strong and positive vibration which eliminates negativity from our head and puts us in the state of self-knowledge. By chanting mantras, we develop great concentration and memory strength. Mantras exist in numerous forms. Usually, they are melodic, mathematically structured recitals. The most known and simplest mantra is the ॐ (Aum, Om) mantra.
Om (Aum)
Om is the embodiment of possibilities. All possibility starts from this sound. According to one of the various theories, the four parts of “Om” represent a cycle through which everything must pass. The first part “ah” represents the creation of birth. The second part “ooo” symbolizes birth or life. The third part “mmm” represents destruction or death. These three parts are presided by the cosmic trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. The fourth part, which is the most important, is the sound of silence. The moment after we pronounce “om”, we listen to the silence. The silence represents the complete divisibility of the previous three parts. The yoga session begins and finishes with the “Om” chant.
Chakra
In Sanskrit, chakra means wheel or circle. Chakras are a very important part of the yogic anatomy. Chakras are energy transformers. The energy of the universe and the human body are similar, however in different proportions, and the chakras adjust this energy proportion. In Western definitions, chakras are energy points in our body corresponding to the nerves, main organs and areas of our energy body, as well as influence our emotional and physical well-being. There are 114 chakras but the main seven chakras are along the spine. These are the chakras that most refer to when speaking about them. Each of these chakras has a corresponding:
- number
- name
- colour
- specific area on the spine from the sacral bone to the crown.
All chakras are located on the sushumna nadi (channels of energy) –the central axis between the pingala (solar channel) and ida nadi (lunar channel).
Nadi
Ancient and yogic Ayurvedic scriptures stipulate that there are 72,000 nadis in the body. In the modern era, they are also called nerves, however, they are made of subtle elements.
The most important nadis:
- Ida (moon/left)
- Pingala (sun/right)
- Sushumna – (central nadi), this is the most important
Pranayama
Pranayama is a breathing technique. It is more subtle than just a breathing exercise. Pranayama uses breathing to influence the flow of the prana in the nadi channels.
Asanas train the mind by training the body, pranayama directly controls the mind. By practising pranayamas, we can elevate not only the life force but also the duration of life. By regularly practising pranayama, we strengthen our power and increase our will power. It is learned slowly, step by step.
Shatkarma
Shatkarma is a process of purification. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word “shat” which means the number 6, and the word “karma” which means activity.
It refers to a process of purifying certain parts of the body due to which our body is clean. Why is it carried out? According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the purpose of shatkarma is to keep the body: clean, healthy and strong. Shatkarma removes toxins and possible blockages of prana. Cleansing the body makes practising asanas and pranayama easier.
Patañjali and the Yoga Sutras
Patañjali was a sage in India who is believed to be the author of numerous Sanskrit works among which the YogaSutras, a classic text on yoga from 200 BCE, is the most important.
Although references to yoga had existed in Hindu scriptures long ago, they were considered to be too diverse and complex for the general public. Therefore, Patañjali created the Yoga Sutras as a way of compiling the already existing teachings into a form which would be easier to follow and understand.
Today, the Yoga Sutras are the text on yoga which is most referenced due to which, in the eyes of many, Patañjali is the “father of yoga”.
In addition to the Yoga Sutras, commentaries on two other important works are attributed to the author Patañjali.
One of them is Mahabhashya, dating back to about the second century BCE and is a commentary of an authoritative Sanskrit grammatical text written by the Indian grammarian Panini.
The other is Carakavarttika, dating back to about the eighth and tenth centuries. It is a commentary on the Charaka Samhita, a great treatise on Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine).
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, probably the most known Hindu religious text, states that liberation is achieved with the help of the mind. It also states that the mind is the best friend of the one who has conquered it, but is the greatest enemy of the one who fails to do so. The great archer Arjuna was once confronted with a terrible choice. He was supposed to fight his own relative in the war. Therefore, he asked his friend and leader Krishna for advice. Arjuna’s dilemma is eternal in this great yoga work, which is also referred to as the “Song of Divinity”. The Bhagavad Gita is divided into 18 chapters which capture different standpoints of yoga philosophy and has since become one of the most sacred and favourite yoga texts. This text which includes the most important Indian poem Mahabharata is a dialogue between Arjun, who represents our ego, and Krishna, who represents our higher consciousness. The text is about practical yogic wisdom. And how do we apply this to everyday life? Instead of being reactive when problems challenge our ego, with the help of Gita, we can learn to recognize and transcend the ego. We can start looking at obstacles in life as opportunities for personal growth. The dhanurasana (bow) pose creates an opportunity to apply the advice of the Gita in our asana practices, namely: we try to achieve perfect balance while we take responsibility for our life without any fear, we do not give in to problems while, at the same time, we remain detached and independent.
Mudra
The Sanskrit word mudra has many meanings – gesture, seal, mark and sign. Mudras are used to channel subtle energies and power. They can decrease our weaknesses and create complete health. Mudras can include the entire body in combination with an asana, pranajama, bandha or can simply be a hand position. Placing the fingers and thumb in a certain way allows the energy to flow between them in a way which improves specific functions of the brain and body.
Chin (Gyan) mudra
The gesture of knowledge and higher consciousness.
Tuck the tip of the index finger under the tip of the thumb, keep the remaining three fingers extended that they are relaxed and slightly apart. Rest your hands on top of your knees with your palms facing up and your hands relaxed. The palms and fingers have many nerve roots which incessantly release energy. Benefits of the chin mudra:
– Sharpens memory and brain acuity- Enhances our ability to learn- Increases blood flow to the brain
Namaste Mudra
In addition to the chin mudra, the namaste mudra is probably the most known mudra. It is also called anjali mudra. The word namaste means “I greet/honour the divine in you”. Put the palms together, fingers outstretched and pointed up. The thumbs are touching the breastbone. With this gesture, we express our deep respect. This greeting is followed by a subtle bow of the head. By holding the hands above the head, we honour a higher power.
Namaste
Namaste (anjali) means “I bow to you” or “respect to you” which more poetically translates as “the light in me honours the light in you”. As we do this periodically throughout the practice we are reminded why we came to our mat and what yoga means to us. Both the anjali and namaste mudra mean the essential yoga practice – when two seemingly opposing forces (such as masculine – feminine, rational – emotional, sun – moon) become united. In this gesture, we unite both the right and the left side of the body in the heart. It is common practice to start and finish a yoga session with the Namaste greeting.
Mantra
The Sanskrit word mantra is derived from the root man, “to think” and tra, meaning “transport”.
Mantra means transfer of the mind; connection with the mind. The mind is like a continuously moving wave, it ebbs and flows with wishes, thoughts, etc. The mind always wants more which leads to dissatisfaction in life. Prayer is a way to free ourselves from wishes and embark on the path of complete satisfaction. A mantra is actually an instrument of strong vibrational sound through which we achieve a state of deep meditation. The sound is repeated by someone who is meditating or praying.
The mantra calms our mind, is a strong and positive vibration which eliminates negativity from our head and puts us in the state of self-knowledge. By chanting mantras, we develop great concentration and memory strength. Mantras exist in numerous forms. Usually, they are melodic, mathematically structured recitals. The most known and simplest mantra is the ॐ (Aum, Om) mantra.
Om (Aum)
Om is the embodiment of possibilities. All possibility starts from this sound. According to one of the various theories, the four parts of “Om” represent a cycle through which everything must pass. The first part “ah” represents the creation of birth. The second part “ooo” symbolizes birth or life. The third part “mmm” represents destruction or death. These three parts are presided by the cosmic trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. The fourth part, which is the most important, is the sound of silence. The moment after we pronounce “om”, we listen to the silence. The silence represents the complete divisibility of the previous three parts. The yoga session begins and finishes with the “Om” chant.
Chakra
In Sanskrit, chakra means wheel or circle. Chakras are a very important part of the yogic anatomy. Chakras are energy transformers. The energy of the universe and the human body are similar, however in different proportions, and the chakras adjust this energy proportion. In Western definitions, chakras are energy points in our body corresponding to the nerves, main organs and areas of our energy body, as well as influence our emotional and physical well-being. There are 114 chakras but the main seven chakras are along the spine. These are the chakras that most refer to when speaking about them. Each of these chakras has a corresponding:
• number• name • colour• specific area on the spine from the sacral bone to the crown.
All chakras are located on the sushumna nadi (channels of energy) –central axis between the pingala (solar channel) and ida nadi (lunar channel).
Nadi
Ancient and yogic Ayurvedic scriptures stipulate that there are 72,000 nadis in the body. In the modern era, they are also called nerves, however, they are made of subtle elements.
The most important nadis:
- Ida (moon/left)
- Pingala (sun/right)
- Sushumna – (central nadi), this is the most important
Pranayama
Pranayama is a breathing technique. It is more subtle than just a breathing exercise. Pranayama uses breathing to influence the flow of the prana in the nadi channels.
Asanas train the mind by training the body, pranayama directly controls the mind. By practising pranayamas, we can elevate not only the life force but also the duration of life. By regularly practising pranayama, we strengthen our power and increase our will power. It is learned slowly, step by step.
Shatkarma
Shatkarma is a process of purification. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word “shat” which means the number 6, and the word “karma” which means activity.
It refers to a process of purifying certain parts of the body due to which our body is clean. Why is it carried out? According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the purpose of shatkarma is to keep the body: clean, healthy and strong. Shatkarma removes toxins and possible blockages of prana. Cleansing the body makes practising asanas and pranayama easier.
Sources
Sources:
- Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of yoga 2008
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Swami Prabhavananda, Adhyaksha Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, Chennai, 2015
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translation and commentary by Sri Swami Satchinanda, Integral Yoga Publications, Buckingham, Virginia 2012
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yogi Svatmarama, containing The Practital commentary of Swami Vishnudevananda Founder of Internation Sivanada Yoga Vedanta, Centre, Motilal Banarsidass Publisher, Private Limited, Delhi, 2016
- Light on Yoga, B. K. S. Iyenagar, The Aquarian Press 1991
- Light on the Yoga Sutras, B. K. S. Iyengar, Thornsons, 2002
- Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Rama, Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy of the USA
- Asthanga Yoga, Gregor Maehle, First New World Library Edtion, September 2007
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- Personal notes YTTC 2020, 2021
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About Jana
I am a certified international yoga instructor (RYT 500, Yoga Alliance USA). I embarked on my yoga journey with Iyengar yoga, continued with traditional Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, as well as Prana Vashya, a new trend of practice. My first true yoga teacher was the renowned Yogacharya Vinay Kumar, M.P., extraordinary in his modesty, a demanding pedagogue and psychologist and a profound person, probably one of the greatest yogis in the world. He teaches yoga at the world-famous yoga centre of Mysore, a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. The yoga grandmasters, brothers Ajay Verma and Praveen Kumar Verma, who currently teach in Hisar, a city in the Indian state of Haryana, situated in the northwest of India, introduced me to the path of teaching and have otherwise been teaching in Vietnam for many years.
Jana’s guidance principles in the learning process are:
- Understanding yoga
- Method for improving flexibility and strength
- Proper alignment of the asanas
- Individual approach towards every student
My teaching methods, from beginner to advanced include:
- Hatha yoga
- Vinyasa yoga
- Pranajama
- Yoga with props
- Yoga sun salutation
- Yoga moon salutation
- Sivananda yoga
- Yoga for basic strength
- Yoga backbends
- Hip opening yoga
- Yoga for a slim body
- Yoga for weight loss
- Yoga for stability and strength
- Yoga for flexibility
- Therapeutic yoga (to combat overweight, heart disease, back pain (lumbar spondylitis, herniated disc), depression, anxiety, chronic insomnia, thyroid dysfunction, arthritis, gynaecologic disorders)
- Yoga with a ball
- Stick yoga
- Chair yoga
- Yoga at the wall