Science of Wellbeing
A 60 min talk presenting the effects yoga and mindful practices have on an individuals’ nervous system. Mindful practices include a wide-range of life-enhancing activities categorized using the Havin’ a Laugh genre system. Learn about the role the nervous system plays in regulating mood and the functioning mind. Understand and experience with simple demonstration how you can regain control of your body’s stress responses and refocus your energy in a healthy and productive way.
Yoga Philosophy
Duration can range from 40 mins – 2 hrs, depending on the amount of time available. This talk looks at the reality of Yoga principals, Yamas and Niyamas, the ‘ethical guidelines for living’ and re-framing them to suit the reality of modern life. From the concept of Tapas which means self discipline and can be misunderstood to encourage restriction and even misery! Discipline comes from the word disciple which means to follow what you love. In this example we explore what it is you truly want. How do you alter your behavior to encourage more of what you love to be in your life. There is no one philosophy that fits all but we explore how we can use philosophy, ancient and modern, to help tease out the blockages that cause us to stumble.
A Yogi view on Psychology
Looking at aspects of the personality and personal development through the lens of yoga compassion and accountability. Did you know that when we are going through a phase of growth we can become selfish! This selfishness is necessary but often misunderstood by those around us. We look at ways to recognize your own patterns so as to predict and protect yourself from the effects of your growing pains. Gain understanding of the process so that you can be more compassionate and even support others when they appear to be going for growth.
