Yoga & Tai Chi

Yoga is more than just exercise - it's a total mind-body transformation.
On a physical level, one's focus is to improve/ maintain good health with organs, muscles, nerves and inevitably the entire anatomy.
On a mental and emotional level, one's focus is to find total liberation. This includes freedom from insecurities, limited beliefs, unhealthy habits etc.
A state of continuous fulfilment, bliss and peace is experienced by many who consistently attend these Yoga classes.

There is no competition in Yoga. You go at your own pace and capability in a safe and judgement free environment. You will surely improve with commitment.

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Yoga is a spiritual science. It is important to understand that Yoga is not a religion, and at Parama Lifestyle- Yoga is not practiced as a discipline but rather as a self-exploration.

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’, meaning to join, referring to the union of mind, body and spirit. Once this is achieved, one can reach a state of Samadhi (state of blissfulness whereby one interprets reality with a clear perspective).

There are many types of yoga nowadays, many of which are commercialised and do not tap into the true essence, benefits and most importantly-experience of Yoga.

At Parama Lifestyle, we go to the root and practice the original forms of yoga, some of which include:
-Hatha Yoga: The union of vital energy and mental energy.
-Jnana Yoga: Yoga of self- transcending knowledge.
-Kundalini Yoga: Awakening of spiritual energy
-Karma Yoga: The yoga of selfless action.
-Raja Yoga: Yoga of soul consciousness and peace.
-Dhyana Yoga: Refined meditation beyond the physical
-And more…

Maharishi Patanjali is considered as the preceptor of Yoga with the compilation of Yoga Darshanam, The Yoga Sutras. According to Patanjali, the inevitable aim of yoga is to attain ‘Kaivalya’ whereby one’s innermost soul is self-realised and total liberation is experienced.

At Parama Lifestyle, there are various aspects of yoga that are practiced and experienced, such as:

Asana: Physical postures
Pranayama: Breathing techniques for life energy
Pratyahara: Inner connection
Dharana: Concentration
Dhyana: Meditation
Samadhi: Blissfulness and clear interpretation.

Yama
Ahimsa: Peaceful living
Satya: Truthfulness
Asteya & Aparigraha: Contentment

Niyama
Sauch: Cleanliness
Santosh: Satisfaction
Swadayesh: Self study
Eshwara Pranidhani: Surrender

Tai Chi is an ancient type of meditative exercise with many benefits, some of which include good health, calm mind set etc.
It's movements are slow and fluid which relaxes and strengthens one's body. It helps one restore and sustain energy.

The Tai Chi taught by Parama Lifestyle contains the traditional characteristics and postures, originating from ancient China.

Tai Chi can be performed by all age groups and no equipment is required in these classes.

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Tai Chi is meditation in motion. The art form originates from China and includes mental, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.

Qi is a life energy force within us that flows, through energy channels called meridians, through the body. The ultimate purpose of Tai Chi is to remove blockages from these channels, or to allowing the qi to flow, which leads to the vitality of one’s health. In yogic philosophy, this is referred to as prana.

Even though Tai Chi originated as a martial art, it is also supremely useful as a meditative exercise towards good health, which is what Parama Lifestyle practices the art as.

At Parama Lifestyle, there are various aspects of Tai Chi that are practiced and experienced, such as:

-Integration of body and mind
-Concentration
-Grounding
-Coordination
-Wu Wei: effortlessness

-Control of bodily movements
-Bringing lightness to body
-Correct alignment
-Song: Loosening
-Self-reflection

-Control of breathing
-Amplifying energy
-Mindfulness
-Jing: Quietening