WHAT TO EXPECT

Classes are taught in the tradition of T Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar. The essence of these teachings being: it is not that the person needs to accomodate themselves to yoga, but rather the yoga practice must be tailored to fit each person. (The Heart of Yoga - TKV Desikachar).

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Krishnamacharya is known for coining the phrase - If you can breathe, you can do Yoga.

Yoga is accessible for everyone at any stage of life.

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Momu Yoga is a locally run business in Greenhithe, Auckland in a home garage which has been converted into a small studio. Small classes of 6 people maximum.

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You will learn how to move entirely within your breath capabilities and to do postures without force or feeling uncomfortable. Unless we started yoga as a teenager or younger it's very unrealistic to think that we have to do a posture in its classical ('perfect') way. Simple adaptions to postures make them accessible and you can reap exactly the same benefits without having to visit a phsyio afterwards ! 

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Whilst sandy beaches and rolling waves may seem peaceful to look at when doing yoga , like mirrors in a studio, these are distractions. Yoga is about going inward.

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After all, the explanation of Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutra, complied by Patanjali in 220 BC is -

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YOGA IS THE ABILITY TO DIRECT THE MIND EXCLUSIVELY TOWARD AN OBJECT AND SUSTAIN THAT DIRECTION WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS.

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It is my hope that you will leave the class feeling like you have not only worked  your body but your mind as well. And for the period of time that you are in class that the fluctuations of the busy  mind  have slowed down or ceased.

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As your journey progresses various Pranayama Breathing techniques will be learnt. As well as non religious chants which are used as a means to extend the exhalation and direct the mind for better focus and clarity.​​​