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About the Yoga in Daily Life System

Yoga in Daily Life – The System

Yoga in Daily Life is a highly respected international organisation that presents the Yoga teachings and techniques in such a way that are accessible to people of all ages and states of health. Teachers of Yoga in Daily Life offer programs tailored for special-needs groups in the community, as well as classes and courses for the general public, corporations, gyms, hospitals, health clinics and schools. The founder and author of ‘Yoga in Daily Life’ is H.H. Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, who first established this specific system of Yoga in Europe more than 40 years ago. Since then he has trained teachers to present the principles and practices of Yoga according to his comprehensive system as outlined in the text ‘Yoga in Daily Life - The System’.  This system incorporates a broad range of the authentic Yoga teachings and techniques that have been passed from teacher to student in a direct lineage according to the Indian tradition. The fundamental characteristics of this system and style of teaching include instruction and guidance in the following principles and practices:
§ 8 structured and progressive levels of
    • Yoga Asanas (stretches and postures),
    • Pranayama (breath and energy techniques) and
    • Meditation

§ Relaxation and Yoga Nidra Techniques

§ Yogic Cleansing Techniques

Image § Mudras and Bandhas (working with energy and posture)

§ Integration of the Four Yoga Paths into one’s daily life 

  • Raja Yoga (disciplined practice of Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation etc)
  • Karma Yoga (selfless service) 
  • Bhakti Yoga (devotional Yoga practices) 
  • Gyana Yoga (knowledge of the Self)

§ Yoga Philosophy and Literature

§ Yogic Lifestyle and Dietary Guidelines 

Who participates in Yoga in Daily Life classes and programs?
Yoga in Daily Life is continually expanding its range of tailored services to meet the needs of as many different groups of people as possible. The specialist expertise and diverse professional backgrounds of Yoga in Daily Life Teachers allow the Association’s activities to cater for the varying needs of most groups in the community and business sectors. Programs are tailored to meet the requirements of the: Corporate & Public Sector; Health & Community Care Sector; Education Sector.The organisation has programs for:
General public  *  Families   *    Children   *   Teenagers   *   Workplaces    *   Pregnant women   *  Seniors   *   People with specific health concerns   *   People with specific injuries   *  People with disabilities & special needs   *   People recovering from illness   *   People with terminal illnesses   *  Residents & staff in nursing homes