Tharanga Wellness

Yoga

Yoga means to 'Unite', unite the body and mind to be precise. This union is achieved by settling the mind into stillness.

As we bring ourselves on to the mat or whatever that safe space of yoga is for each one of us, we begin the journey, a brand new experience every time, to befriend with this special being, our own Self.

As we move through postures (Ásana) we invite the body to a balance of stability and comfort. Through breath Control (Pránáyáma), we build the bridge between the body and the mind. Mindfulness, relaxation and meditation lead us to a calmer, quieter mind, helping us experience ourselves and our relationship with the world with greater clarity.

So Yoga gives us a framework to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, rewarding us with a much meaningful and harmonious life

Tharanga Yoga

My teaching is based on Hatha yoga. In addition, I bring in a unique character to my classes, which is "Tharanga". No, I don't mean my presence but rather the sanskrit meaning of tharanga, waves and rhythms.

Tharanga is everywhere, in our bodies, in the world we live and what lies beyond. From the beating heart to brainwaves, audible voice to silent thoughts, giant oceanic waves to underlying currents, cyclones to subtle breeze, changing seasons to the rotating earth moving around the sun, we constantly experience movement, waves, rhythms, patterns. Nothing in this universe is static.

With TharangaYoga, I encourage you to witness and acknowledge these waves and natural movements within us and outside.

Yoga guides us to stillness, but this doesn't mean we refrain from all movements of the body and stop all thoughts in the mind, its impossible. If you try to still the ocean waves to helm the boat, you fail, but if you try to synchronise with the waves and let the boat float steady, it can move forward.

You are the boat learning to synchronise with the waves of the waters of body and mind, leading your journey in the ocean of life. TharangaYoga is the guidance and the practice to acknowledge these waves and steady the boat accordingly.

Just like the waves add beauty and character to the ocean no matter how subtle or grand they seem, so do the waves of life, giving us strength and balance when we learn to see them, accept them, feel them, learn to move along with them, not against them.

Sunrise over Pasikuda beach, Sri Lanka

Known Benefits of Yoga

Promotes sleep quality
Improves flexibility, strength and balance of the body
Improves emotional resilience
Help relieve stress and anxiety
Improves overall quality of life