Old South SAVY Yoga – Mindfulness and Breathing-Based Healing (MBH)

SAVY Yoga has been serving the city of London and surrounding areas since 2011 under the most qualified and experienced faculty in LONDON and CANADA, and one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in the WORLD! To serve the people of London in a better way, instead of serving some run-of-the-mill pseudo-yoga routines, we offer some very useful and healing, authentic Yoga/ Meditation/ Pranayama routines, very connected to the roots of their origin, ranging from gentle to very challenging Yoga, for the  beginner to the advanced student alike.

Here, we bring to you an introduction to Yoga classes being taught at our Old South SAVY Yoga Studio at Wortley Road.

Through demonstration, discussion and experiential movement, you will gain key understanding of proper postures and how to keep your body safe. As common sense dictates, one can function properly only if one is disease-free and is in a healthy state of body, mind and spirit. So, for us, your health and disease-free state comes first of all. Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Swara, Mudras, Marmas, Kriyas, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana – our Yoga is much more than mere ekanga Yoga comprising gymnastics and sauna! 

Old South Yoga Classes at SAVY, in the serene setting of the Heritage Conservation District of Wortley Village, bring to you the taste, values and expertise of the true traditional Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga from India. Inspired adherence to the eight pillars or steps of yoga bestow one with a calm mind and fit body and lead one towards attaining an emancipated life. In more physical or materialistic  terms, Yoga is more than capable of keeping one physically and mentally fit and disease-free. It has become the new hot and favoured way to sweat it out for better health. SAVY Yoga is a humble step in that direction.

Mindfulness and Breathing-Based Healing (MBH)

We have offered Mindfulness and Breathing-Based Healing (MBH) routines since the inception of SAVY. Based on methods practiced and perfected by Yogis in India for thousands of years, the techniques of yoga asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), dhyana (meditation), vipashyana (breath awareness or mindfulness) and other Yoga techniques, these techniques were handed down from generation to generation. These have a profound positive effect on health. Several scientific studies have already corroborated their significance and more studies are pouring in with each passing day!

What do Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathing do?

Scientifically speaking, studies have shown that the frontal lobes of the brain play an important role in retaining memories associated with emotions derived from input from the brain’s limbic system and modify those emotions to generally fit socially acceptable norms. Executive functions of optimal intelligence, functionality and wellness have been specifically linked to a highly active and energized DLPFC (dorso-lateral pre-frontal cortex, a part of frontal cortex). DLPFC, together with other connected areas of the brain, is assumed to be important in working memory and executive function, including the regulation of thinking and action: the dorsal pathway, which is primarily supported by the parietal cortex, attempts to ascertain which responses should be executed, called the how system. The ventral pathway, which is significantly supported by the temporal cortex, attempts to characterize the features and attributes of the stimuli in the environment, sometimes called the what system. These and other brain pathways also regulate our immune system.

Mindfulness and Breathing-based Healing (MBH)

This is a scientific, time-proven and natural way to activate, awaken, energize and sustain high cerebral as well as DLPFC functioning: this method of meditation and contemplation based on mindfulness, breathing exercises, and more, involves systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self, which becomes one with the universal consciousness. This mindfulness and breathing based  ‘Dr Sahdev’s Breathe and Heal’ Therapy has been developed on the basis of ancient yogic wisdom combined with modern methodology of scientific research and clinical investigation. Based on proven techniques, more work is on and is being scientifically verified; it is in complete agreement with both, yoga and medical wisdom.

Based on effective mindfulness and breathing techniques, validated by the stringent test of time and the millions who tried them, and backed and refined by my almost three decades of clinical experience in main-stream Medicine, Surgical Oncology, Neurosurgery and other Super Specialities at premier medical institutes in India, study and work in other Alternative Medicine and Yoga, and an input of thousands of hours of educated and qualified clinical research and its deep analysis in India, these breathing and other techniques have been proved to actually deliver! It is a breakthrough therapy based on yoga as a neuro-endo-physiological science for integral/holistic personal transformation. Professionals experienced and well-versed in yoga resonate the same, and recognize its potential for consciousness and transformation work.

Benefits

Practiced diligently, Mindfulness and Breathing-Based Healing (MBH) routine will take you towards complete balance in body, mind and spirit. Helping you overcome physical, psychological and mental ailments is one of the main objectives of the course; more awareness and awakened living, increased intuitive creativity and enhanced higher brain functioning can be some of the advanced benefits of this course. Eventually, this method of meditation and contemplation leads to expansion of awareness and consciousness and awakening to the ever peaceful, joyous center of your being. This can help with relationship issues, conflict, anger, PTSD, communication, addiction etc. It can help you find your voice and identify, understand and work through barriers that keep you stuck. The benefits are unlimited….

Some of the benefits of MBH routines are:

• Anxiety Reduction: Decreased anxiety, depression, worry, rumination and other mood disorders
• Stress Management: Decreased stress and psychological distress in adults and employees
• Better Focus, Concentration & Memory
• Enhanced mental health and functioning
• Enhanced academic achievement in students, due to improved ability to focus and improved attention
• Increased emotion regulation and self-control
• Reduced incidence of problem drinking and symptoms associated with problem drinking
• Improved social and relational skills
• Reduction in aggression and problem behaviors in children
• Reduced symptoms of burnout in employees
• Better Creativity
• Speed Learning
• Positive Attitude
• Confidence Building
• Energy Boosting
• Physical Health
• Psychic Development
• Sleep Improvement
• Enhanced job performance
• Increased ability to cope with bullying
• Enhanced resilience in children

As a physician with almost three decades of experience in Medicine and more than that in Yoga and Yoga Therapy, I have been really impressed with the results I could get with these techniques. It’s my mission to share my experience and knowledge with one and all, especially students and also my colleagues in Health, Yoga, Holistic Health, Alternative Medicine, Mental Health, Addictions Recovery, Life Coaching and Leadership fields.

Understanding the importance of these techniques, we have included a session on Mindfulness and Breathing-Based Healing in our Basic Yoga Classes. This is the beginning of the journey.

Who is this for?

This routine will benefit everyone – for professionals as well as the layman.

• Yoga Teachers
• Yoga Teacher Trainees
• Those who are planning to opt for Yoga teaching as a career
• Serious as well as non-serious students of Yoga
• Health Professionals and all those related with Health field
• Medics and Paramedics
• Executives/ Office-goers/ Administrators
• Students
• Anybody interested in maintaining/ regaining good health

You are most welcome to  learn this routine and stay healthy.

More advanced Mindfulness/ Meditation courses and Teacher Training courses are offered separately.

Special mindfulness, meditation and breathing programs are also offered in private sessions. 

Established benefits of Yoga:

• Improved General Health
• Longevity
• Anxiety Relief
• Stronger Bones
• Healthier Heart
• Healthy Weight
• Lower Stress Levels
• Increased Flexibility
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Improved Lung Capacity
• Improved Brain Function
• Greater Sense of Balance
• Better mind-body connexion
• Better Sexual Function  & Libido
• Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
• Relief from Chronic Back Pain and Neck Pain
• Better over-all quality of life & much more…

The salient features of London Yoga Classes of SAVY Healing Yoga are:

• Comprehensive, authentic, world class teaching and knowledge-base in all aspects of Yoga
• Authentic Ashtanaga and Vinyasa Yoga training based on true, traditional Yoga from India
• Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Kriyas. Chakras, Kundalini Awakening, Shatkarma, Marma, Mantra etc
• Clear, concise, to-the-point instruction and individualized care
• One of the most qualified, experienced, international faculty, well-trained in India with excellent teaching skills
• Yoga School with highest ranking of RYS 200/ RYS 300 – we train yoga teachers up to the highest rank
• Yoga Therapy services for all diseases available
• Wonderful, knowledgeable, stable, regular, supportive, warm, welcoming yoga community
• Unique, specialized yoga classes – Sukshma Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Deep Stretch Yoga, Yoga for Face, Meditation Classes, Sun and Moon Salutations, Pranayama etc
• Workshops on interesting Yoga topics from time to time
• Delve deep into the field of Yoga – Keep learning and sharing knowledge
• Suitable time of classes
• Small size of even group classes
• Small Class Yoga for smaller groups
• Private sessions also available
• Decent studio  and studio setting – enjoy the character and warmth of the Victorian heritage building
• Authentic Yoga at reasonable rates

Sign up today and live life to your full potential.

Call or email for any inquiries.

To delve deeper into this important topic in Yoga, please also check different courses at SAVY. 

 

Dr Jitender K Sahdev

President and Director of Teaching

Please contact us to learn more about Yoga. We would love to hear any suggestions or comments that you might have. Space is limited in courses and participation will be on a first-come-first-served basis. So, respond early to participate in this exciting, life-transforming Yoga experience. 

Note : You should check with your health care professional before starting this or any new exercise program or breathing routine. This is especially important if you have any pre-existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraines or heart or lung ailments. Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant should consult their physician before performing any of the breathing or physical exercises. The information contained in the program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice. Any use of the information in these programs/ workshops is at the reader’s discretion, risk and responsibility. The studio, author and the publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained herein. A health care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation.  

 

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