Yoga Challenge III with Hitesh

Bodhi Studio

Change begins only when we realise that there is a problem and we are willing to address it. Our own mind has the strength and capacity to change itself. Everything external is only a tool.

The first part of the day is the most important one and we spend it by rushing, checking our social media, eating a breakfast we don't pay attention to, thus creating a distance from our deeper self. Imagine a life where we wake up and start each day by connecting to our deeper self, where we start it with self-care and self-love. Imagine saying no to messy starts and set a right tone for the entire day.

I very well know that we all know what is good for us and what is not. We know what needs to be done in order to change the quality of our life but somehow we are governed by the patterns of our mind so deeply that we don't find a way to change it, to come out of it.

Hence I have designed this yoga challenge so that I can gently guide you and enable you to find your strength as I have done in previous two sessions. There is immense knowledge hidden in yogic psychology to help us get back in track. Let's meet every morning and change the very way we pursue this life.

Who should Join?
• Those who want to improve their overall wellbeing, not just their postures.
• Those who know it is high time to take charge of their lives.
• Those who know they are ready but lack a conducive environment to start the process of change.
• Those who are new to yoga or who are experienced: suitable for both.

Who shouldn't do it?
• Those who are still living in denial.
• Those who want to change the world but not themselves
• Those who expect others to do the work for them
• Those who are not committed to change.

Topics covered in the course:
1. Hatha Yoga
2. Vinyasa yoga
3. Breathing practices (pranayama)
4. Meditation techniques, static and dynamic
5. Mantra Chanting
6. Yogic philosophy and psychology
7. Introduction to Ayurveda
8. Action points for initiating change, ste-by-step.


Note:
My deeper interest is in your wellbeing. I want to create a healthy community ready to see beyond themselves. I truly hope you will benefit from this course by giving your 100% in it. Remember, I'm only a facilitator. You are the doer. You are the change-maker.

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Duration: February 4th to February 28th, 4 weeks, 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday.

Schedule: 7:00am to 8:30am

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Rules and Regulations:
• Yoga is a discipline. Discipline is the core of this challenge. No compromises with regularity and punctuality.
• Doors will close five minutes after 7:00am.
• If you announce in advance, maximum absence allowed are 2.
• More than 2 allowed absents and any unannounced absence will be charged with 30 lei/day.
• If you can't attend a day, announce in advance
via email with a genuine reason. No phone calls, no text messages.

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How to Register for Challenge:
• Register by sending an email to contact@bodhistudio.ro (CC: yogawithhitesh@gmail.com)
• In your email, please mention your motivation to join the challenge and any physical/mental issues you are going through (however big or small). It will help me mould the course better for each person's need and increase the rate of your growth.

▶ ▶ ▶Participation Charges:
• early bird registration, before January 7th: 90 euros
• registration after January 7th: 120 euros
• join the challenge with a friend: 85 euros each

• In order to book your spot, you'll need to pay 30% in advance. The rest will be paid on February 4th at the studio.*


* The fee paid is not refundable if you decide not to show up or quit in the middle of the challenge.

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About Hitesh:

I was born in a spiritual family from the northern mountains in India where we grew up chanting, meditating, doing Asana practices and learning to become better humans. I was taught from the beginning that it is by 'giving that we receive and that it is by 'taking' that we suffer. I took this advise by heart and life since than has been a journey towards bliss and away from desire, anger, ego, attachments, and greed.

I pursued my masters in Social Work and worked with Non-governmental Organisations. In 2015, I decided to quit my job and travel the depth of this land called India. I travelled for almost three years experimenting with my beliefs, ideologies, theories, and philosophies. I explored the limits of my physical self, mental, and energy self. In this period, I involved myself in blogging and travel writing.

Later, I moved to a town called Rishikesh, also known as the 'World Capital of Yoga' and made it my home forever. I deepened my practices and learning in the town having had come in contact with many masters, teachers, and friends.

Though I have been practicing Yoga for a long time, to make myself professionally relevant, I completed a 200-hour TTC. I taught in the same school where I learnt. I also taught private lessons to friends and family. My teachings include Asana, Pranayama, Meditataion, and Yoga Philosophy. I personally advocate Hatha Yoga to each and every beginner so that a strong foundation can be built and injuries can be avoided. Having said that, I am no less a fan of Vinyasa flows too.

A teacher is always a student first and a teacher later. I practice regularly and my practices include Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and playing musical instruments. I'm currently exploring the aspect of sound healing to be used in Yoga Therapy.

My teaching starts with making my students believe that there is nothing to achieve, there is nothing to gain, nothing is missing in life and nothing needs to be added to make life complete. We are THAT. All we need to do is to realise it. The whole journey is to realise the selfless self. To realise the divine that dwells in us. From this assertion, that we are complete, we become what we think. All we need is to tune the mind, everything else falls into place. But to reach at this level of self knowledge, we need to begin somewhere and Asanas are a great tool for that.