David Anderson teaches classic hatha yoga: pure, straightforward and joyful.

Yoga is from the Sanskrit word for union, its goal to unite body, mind and spirit. It is from this grounding that David Anderson teaches classic hatha yoga to bring strength, health and joy to people’s lives.

The practices are wrapped around the breath – pranayama. Whether it is a simple grounding exercise opening the practice, or a dynamic asana challenging the body in a twist, breath will always be the centre. Yoga is not about mastering poses, but learning to master ourselves with the poses as our toolbox, and the breath is the key to that.

The philosophical roots of yoga have long been a deep passion of David’s and are how he tries to live his life. He will lead two separate sessions on yoga philosophy. The first will discuss the 8 Limbs of Yoga from Patangali’s classic “Yoga Sutras”. The second is an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, the ancient book of Yogic wisdom on how to live well. Finally, we will have a “sound bath” using crystal bowls and Tibetan chakra bowls creating an “out of body” experience.

Throughout the week we will try to deepen your understanding of yoga and yourself. In each practice we will talk about the “why” or purpose or benefit of the poses, not just how to do them so that you may use them in future to heal yourself.

The practices themselves will be held in a beautiful yoga hall overlooking the South Pacific ocean. As the sea breezes flow over your body, it will become easier and easier to let go and find a new kind peace inside yourself.

The asana practices will offer an opportunity to work hard, experiment, and play in a safe and controlled way. The intensity will vary from relaxed to intense, always with options for longer holds or modifications as needed. Poses will flow in a sequence designed to work all areas of your body and mind, with occasional stops just to laugh. His yoga is never so serious that you cannot stop to smile, and yet always serious about safety and health.

Beyond the yoga, there are lots of explorations planned to let you meet “the real Fiji” and its wonderful people in this special place known as Fiji’s Hidden Paradise.

So, join us in paradise and share a week of exploration of your body and your mind (and maybe your spirit) with Yogacharya David. We think you will come away renewed, refreshed, stronger and perhaps with new perspectives on your world.

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