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Samyama - the power to understand

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Samyama is a concept that features prominently in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. Patanjali was either one very wise yogi or a series of authors who honed yoga teaching down to a tight and clear philosophical treatise. Samyama refers to the power of the yogi meditator to study something with great attention, to enter into its character, elements and meaning, and to deeply understand it, including being able to take on some of the characteristics. This could be understanding an element like the Earth, or watching the cycle of our emotions, to understanding how the body works, to being able to understand the flow of life energy through the body. So who cares? This morning I had a dream about teaching concentration and the power of the mind. I would not describe myself as ordinary. My life has been pretty eventful and interesting. My mind was I guess like most people - full of instability, moments of anxiety, looking for good sensations, running away from bad ones. In my thirtie

Cape Men's Yoga - vinyasa nude yoga on Sunday 1 December 2013

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Power-up for summer Join us for an athletic and strength-based men's nude vinyasa ashtanga class, this Sunday 1 December 2013 at 10am. Two hours of nude yoga, pranayama breathing and guided meditation.  Take hold of your life and shape it in the direction of insight, happiness, health and well-being.  Beginners are welcome. You need a sweat towel, a water bottle and best to bring your own mat along. Though the class will focus on the classically powerful vinyasa ashtanga style - you are invited to work at your own  level and focus - finding strength, balance and inner calm as you work through the postures and into a place of stillness and peace. Classes are free - donations are welcome to cover the use of the Centre. For further information you can contact us on email at capemensyoga AT gmail.com